From warehouse raves to one of the UK’s biggest inner-city festivals, Parklife has carved out its own lane in the UK’s dance music story. Back this year on the weekend of June 14-15, the two-day festival once again transforms Heaton Park- a 600-acre estate just north of Manchester, into a place for new sounds, live moments, and music culture in full force.
Brought to you by the team behind The Warehouse Project, Parklife has never been one to play it safe. There are no tents. No camping. No countryside lull. Just two full days of music- all set against the industrial swagger of Manchester, a city with rave music in its veins. With a lineup that spans from house, techno, drum’n’bass, UKG, hip-hop, and more, Parklife 2025 reads like a who's who of global club culture.
Rudimental take over the Valley stage on Saturday with the kind of set only a decade of global hits can produce. The East London trio- Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden, and Locksmith, have long been a driving force in the UK’s electronic landscape. Known for their blends of drum and bass, garage, soul, and pop, their live shows are assured to be filled with anthems such as "Feel the Love" and "Waiting All Night". With billions of streams and a reputation for uniting crowds, Rudimental are built for big stages, and Heaton Park is exactly that.
On the Hangar stage, PAWSA brings the stripped-back, tech-house sound that’s made him one of the UK underground’s most enigmatic forces. Co-founder of the Solid Grooves label and party series, PAWSA has built a loyal following with his minimalist style, unpredictable selections, and flair for deep, rolling basslines. More than just a DJ, he’s a curator with a vision, one who’s redefining the shape of modern tech-house and doing it on his own terms.
Also playing Saturday, Paige Tomlinson steps up on the G Stage with a sound that channels 90s rave culture through a modern lens. Hailing from Liverpool, Paige has earned her place on some of the biggest lineups in the world, from Ibiza’s iconic clubs to festivals like Glastonbury and Creamfields. Her sets are energetic and steeped in dance music heritage, blending house, breakbeats, and UK garage into something fresh while tastefully nodding to past rave sounds. If you want to dance with a smile on your face, this is the set to find.
Sunday sees Bicep take over the Hangar stage, bringing their signature blend of atmospheric melodies and driving rhythms to Heaton Park. Hailing from Belfast, the duo have become one of the most respected acts in electronic music, known for their precision-crafted tracks and visually stunning live shows. Their breakthrough album "Isles" earned BRIT nominations and reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart, cementing their reputation as one of the scene’s most influential acts. Expect a high-energy set packed with crowd favourites and deep cuts from their evolving catalogue.
At the Magic Sky stage, Andy C, the undisputed king of drum and bass, is set to deliver rapid-fire mixing engineered to make you heart beat just that bit faster. A pioneer since the 90s and co-founder of the legendary Ram Records, Andy C helped shape drum and bass into what it is today. Whether it’s through anthems like "Valley of the Shadows" or his sought-after DJ sets, Andy C represents the genre’s legacy, energy, and innovation all at once.
Closing out the G Stage, Todd Edwards brings a rare UK appearance from the New Jersey native whose chopped vocal samples and elastic grooves helped shape the very DNA of UK garage. A behind-the-scenes legend, Todd’s influence has been felt for decades, from his early Nervous Records days to co-producing with Daft Punk. His sets are joyful, rhythmic patchworks of gospel, house, and garage, an irresistible fusion that helped fuel a cultural movement.
With Heaton Park’s legacy as a cultural landmark, Parklife is undoubtedly the festival that everyone is talking about this year. From its humble beginnings in Platt Fields to welcoming over 80,000 attendees today, Parklife has become an essential date in any raver's diary. If you're tempted to be part of it, now’s the time, grab your tickets while they last.
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