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Sounds of the City

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Sounds of the City

Manchester, North West

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Sounds of the City is a series of outdoor concerts held at Castlefield Bowl in central Manchester, running across several evenings in July. Each night typically features a headline act, making it more of a concert series than a traditional festival.…

Genres

ElectronicIndieRock

Date

3 - 11 July, 2026

Location

Manchester, North West

Size

Small · 8,000

Established

2016, Running 10 years

Vibe

An after-work crowd fills the bowl on warm summer evenings, standing or sitting on the grassy terraces while the city skyline sits behind the stage.

TicketsUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

ADMIT ONE

The K's - Day TicketFri 3 Jul

£37

ADMIT ONE

Hacienda Classical - Day TicketSat 4 Jul

£69

ADMIT ONE

Wet Leg - Day TicketWed 8 Jul

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ADMIT ONE

Johnny Marr - Day TicketThu 9 Jul

£59

ADMIT ONE

The Streets - Day Ticket (Friday)Fri 10 Jul

£62

Recent NewsUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Tom Odell To Headline Sounds Of The City Show At Leeds' Millennium Square In Jul

Photo: Darren Gwynn Tom Odell has been confirmed as a headliner for Sounds Of The City in Leeds....

stereoboard.com·2 months ago

Johnny Marr announces huge hometown show at Castlefield Bowl

Johnny Marr is the latest confirmed on the lineup for Sounds of the City 2026, with another Manchester favourite joining The Smiths legend.

themanc.com·6 months ago

Johnny Marr announces biggest-ever solo show at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl

Johnny Marr has announced his biggest-ever solo show for summer 2026.

nme.com·6 months ago

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