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Sounds of the City 2024 | Jungle at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester – tickets, stage times, setlist and more

Beyond excited for this one.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 9th July 2024

Jungle will be performing a huge, sold-out show in Manchester this week as part of the Sounds of the City summer gig series.

The British electronic masters will be taking to the stage at Castlefield Bowl on Thursday, stepping in the footsteps of huge gigs that have already happened like Avril Lavigne and Fatboy Slim.

Fresh from their jaw-dropping Glastonbury set, the tour follows the release of their fourth studio album, Volcano.

Founded by childhood best friends Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland more than a decade ago, Jungle have now grown into a music collective often celebrated for being one of the best live acts in the world.

Jungle will be at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester on Thursday 11 July, and if you’re one of the lucky ones who managed to grab tickets, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know.

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Tickets for Jungle at Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

Castlefield Bowl in Manchester last week when Avril Lavigne opened Sounds of the City - now it's time for Jungle
Castlefield Bowl in Manchester last week when Avril Lavigne opened Sounds of the City – now it’s time for Jungle

Tickets for Jungle were in huge demand, helped along by their hit single Back on 74 going completely viral last year.

It’s currently completely sold out, though there’s always a chance of a last-minute release of extra tickets – keep checking See Tickets for the latest availability.

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You can also try and nab some through resale sites, but always use trusted fan-to-fan platforms for these.

Who’s supporting Jungle for their Manchester gig?

Writer and producer Mood Talk, aka Jamie Lloyd Taylor, will be warming up the Castlefield Bowl crowds for Jungle.

The dance floor favourite has worked closely with the Jungle duo over the years, including on Don’t Play from their latest album.

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His latest single Girl was released on Grammy nominated ODESZA’s label ‘Foreign Family Collective’, receiving high praise by the likes of Annie Mac, The Blessed Madonna, Honey Dijon and Todd Edwards.

Stage times

Castlefield Bowl hasn’t been particularly on it with sharing stage times for any of the Sounds of the City gigs so far.

All we know is that doors open at 5.30pm and curfew is 11pm.

But based on previous events, Jungle should be on stage somewhere between 8.45pm and 9pm.

Expected setlist

Jungle have been very busy on the festival circuit lately, so their setlists have been changing around a bit.

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The one we get at Castlefield Bowl may look a little different – and a little longer – than this, but it gives you a good idea of what to expect.

Busy Earnin’
Candle Flame
Dominoes
The Heat
Heavy, California
Beat 54 (All Good Now)
Problemz
I’ve Been in Love
Back on 74
Casio
Us Against the World
Fire
What D’You Know About Me
Time
Truth
You Ain’t No Celebrity
Coming Back
Don’t Play
All of the Time
Holding On
GOOD TIMES
Encore
Keep Moving

How to get there

Castlefield Bowl (M3 4JR) is on Rice Street just down Liverpool Road which cuts off the main Deansgate strip in the city centre and you can enter Manchester’s much-loved outdoor amphitheatre via Duke or Castle Street.

It’s just a short walk from Deansgate train station or the Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop, where you’ll find regular trams running all over Greater Manchester.

If you’re driving there, Great Northern Warehouse’s (M3 4EE) car park, as well as two other NCPs near Bridgewater Hall and on Quay Street in Spinningfields.

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Weather forecast in Manchester for Jungle’s gig

The weather out there isn’t exactly giving *summer*, is it – and sadly it’s not about to improve much for the rest of the Sounds of the City gig series.

At the time of writing, the Met Office is predicting highs of 16 degrees, with light rain.

It is meant to dry up by the time doors to Castlefield Bowl open though. Keep those fingers crossed.

Jungle after-party and DJ set in Manchester

Not ready to stop the Jungle party at Castlefield Bowl? Yeah, us neither.

They’ll be carrying on your Thursday night knees-up with a DJ set at New Century, running between 11pm and 4am.

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You can book your tickets for the Jungle DJ set here.

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Manchester institution ‘a little emotional’ after receiving a visit from rock icon Hayley Williams

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Hayley Williams spotted in Afflecks in Manchester

Rock icon Hayley Williams has been spotted shopping at Manchester institution Afflecks.

The legendary independent retail emporium said it was ‘feeling a little emotional’ after its halls were graced with rock royalty.

And not only did the Paramore frontwoman and acclaimed solo singer-songwriter come for a browse, she even gave Afflecks a shout-out on stage later that night.

Hayley Williams headlined two solo shows at Manchester Academy on Monday and Tuesday this week.

The shows are in support of her third studio album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.

And despite being known globally as one of music’s best lead vocalists, this is actually Hayley Williams’ first solo tour (her previous dates were cancelled because of Covid).

While on stage in front of fans last night, she said: “I’ve learnt some Mancunian, and I’ve been to Afflecks!”

It sounds like she’s as lovely as she is legendary, with Afflecks saying that the star hung around to chat and take photos.

Sharing photos of the star inside the building, Afflecks wrote: “So a very special visitor stopped by Afflecks yesterday…

“A huge thank you to Hayley Williams for taking the time to visit us, say hello, and pose for a photo. She was so super lovely, kind, and welcoming, and to top it all off she even gave Afflecks a shout-out during last night’s show.

“Safe to say we’re feeling a little emotional about it. Thank you again Hayley for supporting Manchester’s small businesses.”

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Secret stages, surprise sets and non-stop sunshine – here’s what went down at Parklife 2026

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Parklife 2026 has officially wrapped up, and dare we say it might have been the best one yet?

Well, that’s it folks. One of the biggest weekends on Manchester’s musical calendar has been ticked off, and what a time we had.

The rolling hills of Heaton Park welcomed thousands of ravers who two-stepped from the moment the gates opened until the final vibrations echoed from the speakers.

So, while we nurse our sore feet and slap on the aftersun, let’s reflect on Parklife 2026 and catch you up on what you might have missed.

Images: The Manc Group

For once, the weather actually delivered.

Blue skies and glorious sunshine stuck around all weekend, giving festival-goers the perfect excuse to stay out from open to close and making Heaton Park look more like Ibiza than north Manchester. We’re exaggerating, of course, but you get the picture.

While headline sets from pop princess Zara Larsson and grime MC Skepta drew huge crowds, some of the biggest moments happened away from the main stages.

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After all, when else can you watch Manc icon Bez DJing on a rooftop at a secret garden party? It truly was a sight to behold.

The festival introduced three brand-new secret stages this year, which we think were a fantastic addition. Our favourite was the Bossmans Tent – an exclusive stage hidden behind the facade of a corner shop, where festival-goers had to enter through a fridge to discover the music inside.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a festival without a few cheeky surprise sets thrown into the mix. Enter Aitch.

At this point, the Manchester rapper is basically a Parklife resident, popping up each year to surprise crowds with a song or two. This year, our hometown hero joined Bou on stage, sending fans into a complete and utter meltdown.

Images: The Manc Group

The city was also well represented through a number of stage takeovers across the weekend. Ghosts of Garage, the Manchester-born brand that has built a loyal following across the region, brought together a host of local DJs on Sunday for a takeover that felt like a celebration of the city’s thriving dance music scene.

One of the most anticipated additions for 2026, the new Panorama stage was a real standout. Featuring a belting 100m LED screen, huge dance platforms and behind-the-booth access, there wasn’t a quiet moment there all weekend – and it’s not hard to see why.

Sheffield DJ Silva Bumpa drew one of the busiest crowds of the weekend at Panorama, creating relentless energy from start to finish. Fans were packed shoulder-to-shoulder as one of the UK’s fastest-rising names delivered a set worthy of all the hype.

Parklife 2026, you’ve set the bar very high.

We’ll see you next year.

Read more: What people are wearing at Parklife 2026 – ruffles, cowboy boots, football shirts and bandanas

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