Parklife Festival has officially confirmed its full 2026 line-up, marking another major moment for the UK festival calendar.
The Manchester-based event returns to Heaton Park on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026, bringing together global superstars, UK scene leaders and rising underground names across one of its most ambitious programmes to date.
Organisers say the 2026 edition is designed to balance mass appeal with cutting-edge UK dance culture, while also introducing a major new stage concept aimed at transforming the live experience.
Who is headlining Parklife Festival 2026?
The headline billing for Parklife 2026 reflects the festival’s trademark mix of mainstream power and cultural influence.
Calvin Harris returns to Manchester for the first time in 13 years, a homecoming that is already generating strong interest among UK dance fans.
He is joined at the top of the bill by Skepta, whose influence on grime and British rap continues to shape the UK music scene.
Also headlining is Zara Larsson, making her first-ever appearance at Parklife as one of Europe’s most successful pop exports.
Completing the top tier is Sammy Virji, whose rise from underground UK garage favourite to festival headliner marks a significant moment for the genre.
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According to Parklife organisers, the aim was to showcase “artists defining where UK music is heading next”, blending international success with grassroots credibility.
Which artists are playing across the weekend?
Beyond the headliners, Parklife 2026 offers a broad cross-section of electronic, urban and bass-led music.
Established names such as Rudimental, Andy C, Armand Van Helden, Shy FX and Dimension return to Heaton Park, while house and techno favourites including Josh Baker, Chris Stussy and Kettama are set to draw large crowds.
The line-up also gives space to newer and fast-rising acts like Nia Archives, Marlon Hoffstadt and Rossi, reflecting Parklife’s long-standing role in pushing emerging UK talent onto major stages.
Drum and bass fans can expect high-energy sets from Bou, K Motionz and Mozey, while artists such as Prospa, Morgan Seatree and Clementine Douglas add further variety across the weekend.
Several stages will once again be curated by leading collectives, including XXL, Worried About Henry, Modern Funktion and Ghosts Of Garage, reinforcing the festival’s connection to the UK’s underground scenes.
What is new for Parklife in 2026?
A major addition for 2026 is the launch of the PANORAMA Stage, which evolves the festival’s previous Hangar Stage into a larger, more immersive environment.
Parklife says the new stage has been designed to change how audiences experience live electronic music.
The PANORAMA Stage will feature a curved LED screen spanning the entire structure, multi-tiered dance platforms and areas that allow fans to watch performances from both in front of and behind the DJ booth.
The concept is intended to create multiple viewpoints within the same space, giving the crowd a closer and more interactive feel throughout the set.
Festival organisers describe it as one of the most technically advanced stages Parklife has ever introduced.
How does Parklife 2026 compare with previous editions?
Parklife’s evolution over recent years highlights its growing focus on UK-led dance culture alongside global appeal.
| Year | Location | Headline Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Heaton Park | EDM and UK rap focus |
| 2024 | Heaton Park | Global pop crossover |
| 2026 | Heaton Park | UK underground and global stars |
The 2026 line-up signals a stronger emphasis on garage, drum and bass and house, while still maintaining major chart-friendly headliners.
How can fans get tickets for Parklife Festival 2026?
Weekend tickets for Parklife 2026 are already on sale, with strong demand expected following the full line-up reveal.
Day ticket presales begin on Tuesday, 27 January at 10am, followed by general day ticket sales on Friday, 30 January at 10am.
Fans are advised to buy only through official Parklife partners, as the festival has previously warned about invalid resale tickets.
