WHAT'S ON AT CASTLEFIELD BOWL, MANCHESTER
What's On at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Castlefield Bowl Manchester opened in 1999 and is an outdoor events pavilion with a seating capacity of 8’000. It hosts music gigs and artists from around the world, food festivals, comedy festivals and stand up shows, and “Sounds of the City" - a yearly series of concerts bringing one-off shows from big names in music.
Castlefield Bowl has hosted amazing events and shows over the years including Ian Brown, New Order, Noel Gallagher, The Courteeners, Lewis Capaldi and Hozier.
Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl is a fantastic space for numerous events, creating a unique vibe. Summer '24 saw events and productions including Avril Lavine, Saw Doctors, Fat Boy Slim, Tom Grennan, Manic Street Preachers, The Hacienda classical, Jon Richardson and Dara Ó Briain as part of laughterama. Summer 2025 line up included Elbow, The Charletons, Shed Seven, Hacienda Classical, The Black Keys, Bloc Party, Rizzle Kicks, and Basement Jaxx. See what's on at the Castlefield Bowl Manchester below and book tickets online.
Castlefield Bowl Manchester opened in 1999 and is an outdoor events pavilion with a seating capacity of 8’000. It hosts music gigs and artists from around the world, food festivals, comedy festivals and stand up shows, and “Sounds of the City" - a yearly series of concerts bringing one-off shows from big names in music.
Castlefield Bowl has hosted amazing events and shows over the years including Ian Brown, New Order, Noel Gallagher, The Courteeners, Lewis Capaldi and Hozier.
Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl is a fantastic space for numerous events, creating a unique vibe. Summer '24 saw events and productions including Avril Lavine, Saw Doctors, Fat Boy Slim, Tom Grennan, Manic Street Preachers, The Hacienda classical, Jon Richardson and Dara Ó Briain as part of laughterama. Summer 2025 line up included Elbow, The Charletons, Shed Seven, Hacienda Classical, The Black Keys, Bloc Party, Rizzle Kicks, and Basement Jaxx. See what's on at the Castlefield Bowl Manchester below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
What's On at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Puressence + The Chameleons
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Two of Manchester's most iconic bands on one night for Sounds of the City. After reuniting for their first live date in over 11 years with a sold out show at the Albert Hall in June 2024, Puressence are back with their biggest show yet. Ja...The K's
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
 Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (guit...The K's
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
 Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (guit...Hacienda Classical
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
 Hacienda Classical returns with Graeme Park, Manchester Camerata and special guests. Performing orchestral renditions of much loved classic club records from The Hacienda's heritage, revisiting some of the tracks that have proved popular...Wet Leg
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Amidst a night of hazy scenes in their native Isle of Wight, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers found themselves at the summit of a Ferris wheel. They decided to start a band. The band is called Wet Leg. Arming themselves with guitars, a pe...Wet Leg
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Amidst a night of hazy scenes in their native Isle of Wight, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers found themselves at the summit of a Ferris wheel. They decided to start a band. The band is called Wet Leg. Arming themselves with guitars, a pe...Johnny Marr
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Thursday 9 July 2026
With a 40-year repertoire of distinctive songwriting and the guitar sound that has seen him regarded as the most influential guitarist of his generation, Manchester music legend Johnny Marr is a musician like no other. The energy of his s...The Streets
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska. Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Daft Punk and Rage Against The Machine, Birmingham native Mike Skinner, who la...Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Sunday 12 July 2026
The Sex Pistols - Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones - unite with Frank Carter to celebrate 50 years of punk. ...Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Sunday 12 July 2026
The Sex Pistols - Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones - unite with Frank Carter to celebrate 50 years of punk. ...Stewart Lee
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Wednesday 2 September 2026
In this brand new show, "the world's greatest living stand-up comedian" (The Times) shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of North America who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy...Laughterama: Stewart Lee & Fern Brady
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Wednesday 2 September 2026
LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. STEWART LEE FERN BRADY CELYA AB ELIS JAMES IVO GRAHAM "One of the finest comedi...Laughterama: Nick Mohammed & Ania Magliano
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Thursday 3 September 2026
LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. NICK MOHAMMED ANIA MAGLIANO KIRAN SAGGU VITTORIO ANGELONE AMY GLEDHILL Star of ...
Nina Conti
_thumbvenue.jpg)
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 4 September 2026
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour with a new show, Whose Face is it Anyway? London-born Nina Conti (and Monkey) has regularly sold out shows all over the world with her widely acclaim...
Laughterama: Nina Conti & Josh Pugh
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 4 September 2026
LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. NINA CONTI BRIDGET CHRISTIE EVALDAS KAROSAS JOSH PUGH THANYIA MOORE British Com...Jack Dee
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that comedian Jack Dee spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand-new show Small World. Instea...Live at Christmas with Sara Pascoe
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
 Catch a huge line-up headlined by the multi-award winning Sara Pascoe joined by an astounding array of acts including Netflix sensations, Taskmaster failures, Would I Lie To You stars, Edinburgh Comedy Award winners, and so many more. Cl...Laughterama: Jack Dee & Red Richardson
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. JACK DEE RED RICHARDSON JEN NOLAN STEPHEN BAILEY RACHEL FAIRBURN One of Britain...Laughterama: Sara Pascoe & Tom Rosenthal
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. SARA PASCOE TOM ROSENTHAL MICHAEL ODEWALE MICHELLE DE SWARTE JEN BRISTER Stand-...Chris McCausland
