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The Man City Parade 2025/26 – route, timings, ‘The After Party’, performers and more

It's not just Pep's squad being celebrated this year, either.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 21st May 2026

After Man City became just the second team in English football history to win a domestic cup double, the Blues will once again be taking over Manchester city centre for a parade to mark the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

They may not have won the league this time, but it’s still another pair of trophies to add to the cabinet.

More importantly, with club legends Bernardo Silva, John Stones, and perhaps even Pep Guardiola (we’ll have to wait and see) leaving after a decade at the club this summer, ‘Cityzens’ will be coming from all over Greater Manchester to honour yet another memorable silverware-laden term.

With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of everything important you need to know ahead of the blue half of Manchester’s post-season celebrations.

Man City parade 25/26 – all the key info

When does it start and end?

For starters, for those wondering what the start time is for the latest City parade, this year’s event will be building up from around 4pm and finishing at approximately 6:30pm this coming bank holiday Monday, 25 June.

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The last parade was ‘Fourmidable’.
Credit: Press shot (supplied)/The Manc

Man City parade route for 2026

As for where the jubilation will be running from and to this time, they’re moving over to the Northern Quarter before the parade procession itself passes through Ancoats and towards their home stadium.

The open-top buses themselves will set off around 5pm, heading towards the Etihad Campus from Ashton New Road, before arriving at the Colin Bell Stand reception.

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For those unable to journey elsewhere/just looking to enjoy from one spot, supporters will also be able to watch the full build-up and parade in its entirety on the big screens outside the ground from 4pm onwards, with an accessible viewing area and subtitles available, too.

Accessibility options

Great Ancoats Street (near the start of the parade route) 

  • A designated area for wheelchair users and ambulant disabled supporters and companions.  
  • Street-level area is free, with access on a first-come, first-served basis; stewards on hand to help. 

Colin Bell Stand

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  • Elevated platform available for wheelchair users and ambulant disabled supporters who would struggle to stand in the crowd. 
  • Again, first-come, first-served.

Travel advice and parking info

Parking at the Etihad Stadium itself is only available for those with a ticket for the official ‘After Party’ event; however, there are free spots available at park and ride sites such as Ashton Moss, Ashton West, and Ladywell. You can find a full list of locations HERE.

Fans are encouraged to use public transport where possible, with Bee Network buses and trams running throughout the city and towards East Manchester.

Check out the Etihad’s dedicated travel and transport page for more guidance, and/or watch our guide on how to get to the Co-op Live down below.

The Man City Parade After Party at Co-op Live

Speaking of carrying on after the main event, ‘The After Party’ at Co-op Live and the surrounding area is also an option for Blues looking to have a ball – pun intended.

Besides the parade, the fun will also be getting underway at the same time over in the massive industry-leading arena next door to City’s home ground, doors opening from as early as 3pm.

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Final entry into the venue itself is set at 5pm, with players set to head over and join in with the drinks, jubilation and big energy tunes once the parade finishes around 6:30pm.

On the subject of music, fans are also being treated to a live performance from none other than the much-loved Manc band, Doves, who will be playing a special in-person set, due to wrap up at 8pm.

You can find all the details regarding general admission tickets, as well as VIP and hospitality packages, right HERE.

What else is on around the City parade?

For those looking to take in any extra festivities or even just some food and drink during the few hours you’ll be out singing ‘Blue Moon’, you’ll be glad to hear that a number of local institutions will also be getting involved.

As well as Northern Quarter favourites BAB offering their £10 lunch deal (12-3pm every day), happy hour deals, AND a small plates offer (Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm; Fridays from 4pm until close), fellow NQ neighbours, The Pen and Pencil, are also opening for the day to help host any crowd overspill.

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Perhaps most notably, however, an official Man City pop-up will be opening in the city centre in the days leading up to the parade itself – so, for anyone who can’t make it on the bank holiday Monday, you can still spend at least part of your long weekend drinking in the splendour.

If you’re wondering what exactly this is going to be like, look no further…

Manchester City to open pop-up pub in honour of John Stones and Bernardo Silva
Such a great idea.

A different kind of ‘Treble’

It’s also worth noting that not only have the men’s team added yet another accolade to their collection this season, but Man City Women also finally lifted their second WSL title.

Moreover, MCFC’s under-18s squad won a historic FA Youth Cup with their Manchester derby win earlier this month, too, making it multiple landmark results across the board.

With that in mind, this year’s Man City trophy parade and After Party looks set to be a more all-encompassing one than ever.

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Judging by the scenes for the likes of the last Treble, you won’t want to miss it.

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Jewish leaders call for cancellation of huge Fontaines D.C. gigs in Heaton Park

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Jewish leaders call for cancellation of huge Fontaines D.C. gigs in Heaton Park

Jewish leaders have expressed ‘profound concerns’ regarding the two enormous Fontaines D.C. gigs taking place in Heaton Park next summer.

The Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region has called for the shows to cancelled.

They said that ‘the safety of our community must be paramount’.

Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. have been outspoken at their concerts in the past in their support for Palestine, displaying ‘Free Palestine’ messaging on huge screens across the globe.

Now, the JRC has publicly expressed concerns about ‘the potential consequences of inflammatory rhetoric from the band’.

They added: “At a time of heightened antisemitism, the comments and chants associated with the band risks importing tensions from the Middle East into the UK, with Jewish people here becoming the targets.”

Fontaines D.C. are set to play two massive shows at Heaton Park next summer, on 3 and 4 July.

Manchester City Council has stressed that they will be working closely with members of the Jewish Representative Council as event management plans are developed, and added that ‘partners from the Council, emergency services including Greater Manchester Police (GMP), and event organisers, will comprehensively review the plans in place ahead the concerts’.

In a statement, the JRC said: “The JRC has registered our profound concerns with Manchester Council regarding Fontaines D.C.’s forthcoming concert at Heaton Park and has called for it to be cancelled.

“Despite our representations, it appears the concert will be going ahead. We expect and will be working with the council to ensure robust and adequate safeguards are in place to protect the Jewish community.

“We have no objection to Heaton Park hosting concerts.

“Our concerns are not about legitimate political expression but the potential consequences of inflammatory rhetoric from the band.

“At a time of heightened antisemitism, the comments and chants associated with the band risks importing tensions from the Middle East into the UK, with Jewish people here becoming the targets. The safety of our community must be paramount.”

A Manchester council spokesperson said: “We understand the very real concerns that members of our Jewish community have in the wake of the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue last year and a wider rise in antisemitism. Our thoughts remain not just with those who lost their lives and their loved ones but with the whole Jewish community.

“We stand shoulder to shoulder with them in saying there is no place for antisemitism or discrimination of any form in Manchester and continue to work with the police, communities and other partners to provide reassurance and support.

“On the specific concerns expressed by some members of the Jewish community in relation to the two Heaton Park concerts in summer 2027, addressing these concerns will be front and centre in preparations for these events. We have met recently with members of the Jewish Representative Council and will continue to work closely with them as we develop event management plans.

“Partners from the Council, emergency services including Greater Manchester Police (GMP), and event organisers, will comprehensively review the plans in place ahead the concerts. This is standard practice for all major events in the city and is there to ensure events take place safely and successfully.

“In advance of the concerts, as with any other large-scale events, a thorough risk assessment of every aspect of the event will be carried out, focused on ensuring the safety and security of the event, its attendees and the wider community.

“The organisers, City Council and GMP will put in place suitable and proportionate mitigations and assurances to make sure that the concerts are delivered in full compliance with the licensing conditions. Organisers would also be happy to meet with concerned parties to help address any concerns. They are clear that discrimination or intimidation, including antisemitism, have no place at their events.”

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Police shut down suspected brothel in Oldham following concerns raised by locals

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Police have shut down what they believe to have been a brothel in Oldham during the early hours of this morning.

Following concerns raised by the local community and years of gathering intelligence, officers from Greater Manchester Police‘s (GMP) Oldham Neighbourhood Team executed a warrant at a premises on Broadway in Oldham earlier this morning (14 October 2026), as they believed it to be operating as a brothel.

The warrant was executed as a result of the unrelated arrest of a man believed to be connected to the business.

When police seized a mobile phone from the man, examination of the device uncovered evidence which provided them with grounds to suspect the premises was being used for the control of prostitution.

During the operation this morning, a woman in her 40s was found and spoken to by officers. Once safeguarding measures were put in place by GMP, she was subsequently arrested on suspicion of immigration-related offences and possession of Class A drugs.

Police have shut down a suspected brothel in Oldham following concerns raised by locals / Credit: GMP

A man – who police believed to be the owner of the premises – was also arrested on suspicion of controlling prostitution for gain.

Officers seized a number of items from the address too, including cash and timesheets, as part of the ongoing investigation.

“The concerns surrounding this premises have been raised by local residents and businesses for a considerable period of time, and today’s action is the result of years of intelligence gathering and partnership working,” explained Police Sergeant Tom Layton.

“By securing a Closure Notice, we have been able to immediately disrupt the activities taking place at the premises and prevent further harm, nuisance and criminality while legal proceedings continue.

“Premises suspected of facilitating criminality can have a significant impact on those living and working nearby, causing nuisance and concern.

“We have listened to the concerns of the community and have taken robust action to address them.”

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Neighbourhood Inspector Amie Whitehead added: “Our priority is always to identify and safeguard those who may be vulnerable while pursuing those suspected of criminal offences.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to target anyone who seeks to exploit others and to ensure Oldham remains a safe place for residents, businesses and visitors alike.”

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