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.
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...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...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. ...Laughterama - Stewart Lee + Fern Brady + more
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Wednesday 2 September 2026
STEWART LEE + FERN BRADY + CELYA AB + ELIS JAMES + IVO GRAHAM LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. "One of the fines...Laughterama - Nick Mohammed + Ania Magliano + more
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Thursday 3 September 2026
NICK MOHAMMED + ANIA MAGLIANO + KIRAN SAGGU + VITTORIO ANGELONE + AMY GLEDHILL. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more....Laughterama - Nina Conti + Bridget Christie + Josh Pugh + more
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 4 September 2026
NINA CONTI + BRIDGET CHRISTIE + EVALDAS KAROSAS + JOSH PUGH + THANYIA MOORE. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. Br...Laughterama - Jack Dee + Red Richardson + more
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
JACK DEE + RED RICHARDSON + JEN NOLAN + STEPHEN BAILEY + RACHEL FAIRBURN. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. One...Laughterama - Sara Pascoe + Tom Rosenthal + more
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
SARA PASCOE + TOM ROSENTHAL + MICHAEL ODEWALE + MICHELLE DE SWARTE + JEN BRISTER. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & mor...Laughterama - Chris McCausland + John Robins + more
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Sunday 6 September 2026
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND + HARRIET KEMSLEY + JANINE HAROUNI + RHYS JAMES + JOHN ROBINS. LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more....Laughterama - Special Guest (TBA) + Rose Matafeo + more
