Summer in Manchester is always packed with exciting events, many of which are festivals and outdoor gigs played by iconic artists. Gracing our city this year at the relatively new Live from Wythenshawe Park will be Dublin band of the moment Fontaines D.C. and North East golden boy Sam Fender, on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August respectively – and naturally, fans have plenty of questions.
Whether you need to know how to get there, the best time to arrive or which support acts to look forward to, we’ve put together a handy guide to how to best enjoy this year’s Live from Wythenshawe Park gigs in Manchester.
When are the Wythenshawe Park gigs taking place?
Fontaines D.C. – Friday 15th August, 2025
Sam Fender – Saturday 16th August, 2025
Who are the support acts?
Fontaines D.C. are set to see support from Belfast rap trio Kneecap – despite uncertainty from Manchester City Council – setting the scene for their fellow Irish pals. Mercury Music Prize-winning Leeds band English Teacher will also support Fontaines D.C., and they’ll be joined by The Murder Cpaital, making it an all-indie, critically-acclaimed affair.
Sam Fender will be bringing along pop sensation Olivia Dean as his support, in no change to his touring line-up, with the two having become great friends. Expect soul-informed bangers that’ll get you in the mood for Mr. Fender, plus Bugman and Charlie Noordewier.
When is the best time to get to Wythenshawe Park?
Doors open for both Wythenshawe Park gigs at 4pm, so if you’re wanting a spot close to your favourite musicians, this will be the best time – you’ll also want to get in early if you’re after some of the delicious food on offer.
Fontaines D.C.
Fontaines D.C. have released the set times for their Wythenshawe Park gig, alongside the announcement that DJs will be performing between support acts, including Mani of the Stone Roses and So Young. Set times are as follows:
- Doors – 4pm
- The Murder Capital – 4.25pm
- English Teacher – 5.35pm
- Kneecap – 6.50pm
- Fontaines D.C. – 8.30pm
Sam Fender
Sam Fender has also released set times for Saturday at Wythenshawe Park:
- Doors – 4pm
- Bugman – 5.15pm
- Charlie Noordewier – 6.15pm
- Olivia Dean – 7.35pm
- Sam Fender – 9pm
What’s the best way to get to Wythenshawe Park?
Metrolink tram
There’s a dedicated Moor Road tram stop which is the closest to Wythenshawe Park, which is ideal for getting to the gigs from Manchester city centre, or further afield – just hop on the Manchester Airport line.
Wythenshawe Park and Baguley tram stops will be closed after 9pm, but you can use Moor Road after the event. The stop will be signposted from inside the park.
Big Green Coach
A bookable coach will be operating for nearby areas like Liverpool, Bolton and Wigan, and ever further afield like Nottingham, Stoke and Wrexham. You can find more information here.
Shuttle bus
A dedicated shuttle bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly Gardens (Stand G) and Parrs Wood directly to Wythenshawe Park for both concerts. Shuttle buses operates every 6 minutes, from 4pm to 8pm, direct to Wythenshawe Park.
Pick up & drop off
If you’re being picked up or dropped off by a friend, Uber, or taxi, please proceed to Tesco at Altrincham Road, Manchester M23 9TJ. Pick Up and Drop Off (PUDO), will be signed using yellow event signage.
Car park
Parking tickets must be purchased in advance. There is no parking permitted on the residential streets around the park. Parking is within the park, not outside.
Follow the yellow event signage to the concert car park, the entrance to the car park is off Altrincham Road, vehicles can only access the car park by turning left from Altrincham Road.
Car park tickets are now available:
Can I still get tickets for Live from Wythenshawe Park?
Both Wythenshawe Park gigs are now sold out, but you can try your luck as the weekend approaches, here.
Banned items
You can bring a plastic water bottle under 500ml to refill for free on site – just make sure they’re empty and plastic.
Prohibited items include:
- No alcohol or liquids of any kind
- No aerosols, sprays or pressurised containers
- No drugs including ‘legal highs’ or nitrous oxide.
- No knives or weapons
- No perfumes or aftershaves
- No glass
- No umbrellas
- No food
- No dogs
- Hi visibility jackets or tabards
- No flares or fireworks
- No balaclavas/face masks
- No bikes
- No re-entry
- No selfie-sticks
- No flag poles
- No rucksacks or large bags (that are not rucksacks).
- No bags larger than W21cm x H30cm x D8cm (A4 Size)
- No professional cameras
- Water bottles are allowed if they are plastic, see-through and under 500ml.
If you arrive with any of the above items you will usually be able to dispose of it/them at the gate. No items left at the gate will be able to be collected once the customer has left the gate area. Items surrendered at the gate can be disposed of immediately.
Weather forecast
Perhaps the biggest question on fans’ minds is about the weather. On Friday 15th August for Fontaines D.C., things are looking pretty glorious. Temperatures peak at 25°C during the afternoon, with full sunshine from 3pm, leading into a clear evening between 18°C-20°C – perfect for an outdoor gig.
Weather for Sam Fender on Saturday 16th August is looking very similar, with temperatures up to 24°C during the day, and just a tad more cloud. Still great weather for the gigs at Wythenshawe Park – feeling like we won the lottery!
Wythenshawe Park address & site map
📍 Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Road, Brooklands, M23 0AB.
