RESIDENTS FAQs
What is the event?
What is the event?
We host one day events at Wythenshawe Park during the summer.
So far, we have announced Fontaines D.C on Saturday 15th August 2025.
The events will be ticketed and hosted within a fenced arena within the park.
What time is it open?
What time is it open?
The event start time is 14:00 for Fontaines D.C on Saturday 15th August 2025.
The curfew will be 23:00 for both days.
What area of the park is being used?
What area of the park is being used?
The concert will be using the North West area of Wythenshawe Park. The area will have a perimeter fence installed to allow the organisers to build the concert safely.
Traffic & Transport info
Traffic & Transport info
There will be an increased number of people and vehicles in the area on show days. The organisers have worked with Transport for Greater Manchester and Manchester City Council to produce a robust traffic plan.
Traffic Orders will be in place on the roads surrounding the park and resident parking only signage will be install. Manchester City Council have enforcement officers in the area around the park from 10:00 across the weekend and a tow truck will be in operation.
All customers have been informed that parking on residential streets is prohibited.
There is a city centre shuttle bus via Sale and several park-and-ride options.
Cycling to the concert is encouraged, there is a secure bike park, which has security and CCTV. There are a limited number of concert car park spaces inside the park, all tickets must be bought in advance.
Will the buses run as normal?
Will the buses run as normal?
All bus routes will run as normal.
Will the Metrolink Service be affected?
Will the Metrolink Service be affected?
The Metrolink service is likely to be busier than usual travelling to the park between 14:00 and 20:00 and travelling to Manchester between 22:00 and 00:00, during these times there is an enhanced tram service around Wythenshawe Park.
Noise Management
Noise Management
We will be carrying out Noise Propagation and Sound Checks on show days.
These sound checks are to assist our Noise Management Team with ensuring the sound levels are correct offsite and to ensure the noise levels are compliant with the premise licence.
Will the car park remain open?
Will the car park remain open?
During the build and de-rig of the concert, staff have a seperate area to park their vehicles.
The hard-standing car park will still be available for general park users. There is a separate dedicated car park for concert attendees to use on show days.
Is there a plan for litter?
Is there a plan for litter?
The organisers have a dedicated team, who will focus on litter picking not only within the concert arena, but the wider park and the roads surrounding the park; with a particular focus on Moor Road.
Reinstatement
Reinstatement
Any damage to the park caused by the concert will be reinstated at the expense of the concert. Park stake-holders and the local community. The organisers have met with several community stake-holder to inform them of their plans.
The concert is setting up a community trust fund where local organisations and community groups can apply for funding, more information on how to apply will be available on this website from September.
Contact
Contact
If you want to get in touch with the Live from Wythenshawe Park Team, please contact via
E: residents@
T: 0161 806 2122