A live concert series is kicking off at Haydock Park Racecourse this summer, and some huge names are playing headline shows.
The Jockey Club Live is renowned for bringing live music to thousands of fans in the relaxed open-air setting of some of the UK’s biggest racecourses, and after 2021 saw music-lovers return for a series of spectacular shows by Tom Jones, McFly, and more, 2022 at Haydock Park is set to be absolutely no different.
A lineup of mega stars have already been confirmed to bring the tunes to the Newton-le-Willows based racecourse over the next couple of months, and there’s “something for everyone”.
Event organisers say it’s set to be “a wonderful summer of music and racing”.
But when does the series officially kick-off? Which famous names are set to be performing in the jam-packed lineup? And are there any tickets still available for the highly-anticipated shows? We have rounded up answers to all of those questions and more.
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Here is everything you need to know The Jockey Club Live 2022 at Haydock Park Racecourse.
Who is performing?
Paloma Faith, Madness, and Rudimental are the three major names on this year’s lineup.
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Double platinum and BRIT award-winning artist Paloma Faith will be heading out on her second UK tour within a year with this summer, and will be stopping off at Haydock Park to perform and have fans singing along to hits from her extensive and much-loved repertoire, as well as new songs from her fifth studio album Infinite Things.
Another chart-topping act set to hit Haydock Park this summer is the genre-defying, BRIT award-winning drum and bass band Rudimental, who will be playing a headline DJ set in August.
“We’re so excited live music is back,” Rudimental said of their first time at Haydock Park.
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But by far one of the stand-outs of the 2022 Jockey Club Live series at Haydock Park has to be the legendary British band, Madness – who previously headlined the racecourse back in 2015 and will make a return next month.
Combining the genres of ska, reggae, motown, rock’n’roll and classic pop, Madness have become one of the music industry’s best-loved live acts, and have had so many hits to their name over the last couple of decades, including ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘Driving In My Car’, ‘Our House’, and the iconic 1982 number one single ‘House of Fun’.
Paloma Faith and Rudimental have been confirmed to play at Haydock Park Racecourse this summer / Credit: The Jockey Club LiveLegendary British band Madness will also be playing at Haydock Park this summer / Credit: Iñaki Espejo-Saavedra (via Flickr)
When are the shows?
The Jockey Club Live 2022 officially kicks-off at Haydock Park Racecourse next month, with Paloma Faith performing on Friday 1 July, and the series set to be running right through the summer until early August.
Madness are next on the lineup, with a show on Saturday 16 July, all before Rudimental take to the stage on Friday 5 August.
Will there be food available?
There are three restaurants on site at Haydock Park Racecourse – the Kauto Star Restaurant, Harry’s Bistro, and the Park Suite Restaurant.
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On top of that, there’s also set to be a number of bars and food traders offering a wide range of drinks, tasty snacks, and meals to keep you going throughout the day.
Be Friendly Enclosure – Traditional fish and chips, dish of day, baguettes, snacks, tea and coffee, and a full bar
Paddock – Crosby coffee, owners and trainers, and bar / food.
Sports Bar – A full bar
Sprint Cup Bar – Full bar, soup, sandwiches, pies, hot dishes, and tea and coffee
Makerfield Lawn – Wine rack on the lawn, deli sandwiches, and a full bar
Champagne Bar – Wine, champagne, and a seafood selection
Additional food stands will vary across fixtures too, so there’ll be something for everyone.
The Jockey Club is renowned for bringing live music to thousands of fans in relaxed open-air racecourse settings across the UK / Credit: The Jockey Club Live
Are there any hospitality packages?
There are a range of hospitality packages available to suit all budgets too.
The Classic Experience at Haydock Park Racecourse is the “best value dining” package located in the Kauto Star Restaurant, and for £120 per person, tickets include a two-course meal and private table for the day, tea and coffee, and an admission badge and hospitality ticket.
For £138 per person, the Premier Experience includes a three-course meal with a private table for the day, ta and coffee, a racecard and access to betting facilities, and an admission badge and hospitality ticket.
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Then finally, the VIP Experience lets you entertain your guests from the moment they arrive, with a sparkling champagne reception, a four-course meal served at Harry’s Bistro and private table for the day, tea and coffee, a racecard and access to betting facilities, and an admission badge and hospitality ticket
The special VIP Experience is available to book from £159 per person.
How do I get there? Is there any parking?
Haydock Park Racecourse is set in an area of parkland between Haydock, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne, and Newton-le-Willows, and it is accessible by car, train, and a number of public transport options including public buses and complementary shuttle bus services.
The venue is located just one mile from Junction 23 of the M6.
All parking is free of charge at the racecourse, with three reserved car parks for those racegoers with reserved car park passes, and a large gravel car park for everyone else to use.
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You can find more information about getting to the venue on The Jockey Club Live website here.
There’ll be a number of bars and food traders offering a wide range of drinks, tasty snacks, and meals / Credit: The Jockey Club LiveThere are a range of hospitality packages available to suit all budgets too / Credit: The Jockey Club Live
Is the venue accessible?
Haydock Park Racecourse if a fully-accessible venue – with accessible viewing areas for all live music events, accessible toilets in all areas, and disabled car parking available free of charge too.
The venue offers an accessible viewing area close to the stage at Haydock Park, and is currently operating a waiting list.
You will be added to the waiting list once you confirm your requirements, and although the venue says it cannot guarantee it will be able to accommodate all requests, it will “use our best endeavours to do so”, and if for any reason it cannot accommodate the required needs, it will offer full refunds.
You can find more information about accessibility at Haydock Park here.
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How much are tickets? And where can I grab them?
Tickets for the full 2022 series of The Jockey Club Live events at Haydock Park this summer are now on sale – with prices starting at £35 for adults and £15 for children, while children aged four and under go free of charge.
You can find out more information and grab yours here.
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Free pints and live craft experiences coming to a Manchester pub for one night only
Daisy Jackson
A pop-up pub takeover is opening its doors in Manchester, where you can get your hands on a free pint as well as some amazing craft experiences.
The Uncommon Inn is being operated by premium Italian lager brand Poretti, who want to help us Brits break out of our daily routines.
Matt & Phreds on Tib Street will welcome The Uncommon Inn on Thursday 22 October, from 4pm to 8pm, giving visitors the chance to discover unusual creative skills and watch artisans at work, with a free pint in hand.
It comes after research commissioned by Poretti found that 61% of UK adults feel they are living on autopilot, while a quarter have not tried a new creative pursuit in five years or more.
Free pints and live craft experiences are coming to a Manchester pub for one night only / Credit: Supplied
The study also found that adults have an average of just 90 minutes of genuine personal time each day, with 58% spending that time watching television and 35% scrolling through social media.
Exhaustion and financial constraints came out as the main barriers preventing people from trying new things.
The Uncommon Inn has been designed to offer an alternative, bringing together a collective of specialist makers to showcase their skills in a familiar pub setting.
Visitors to the Manchester event can watch Giulio Miglietta embroidering personalised beer mats, using a vintage Singer sewing machine dating back to the early 1900s, alongside live hand-engraving and bespoke jewellery-style crafting using recycled silver.
The Uncommon Inn is being operated by premium Italian lager brand Poretti / Credit: Supplied
Other demonstrations include 3D body-casting by sculptor Ami of Angelcasts and personalised, hand-engraved glassware from Leigh Calligraphy. Sabira of Sken Studios will also demonstrate how recycled silver can be turned into bespoke bottle openers.
Guests will be able to enjoy complimentary pints of Poretti while watching the makers at work.
Caitlin Maley, Senior Brand Manager at Poretti, said: “Modern life moves at an overwhelming pace, and it’s all too easy to fall into autopilot mode where routine replaces curiosity.
“We believe in celebrating intentional craft, rare skills, and authentic human connection – values that are at the core of our brewing heritage.
“We created The Uncommon Inn to turn an ordinary pub visit into an inspiring journey. By bringing together our Masters of Crafts, from chainstitch embroiderers to live engravers and musicians, we’re inviting pubgoers to slow down, pick up a new skill, and enjoy a pint crafted with genuine passion.”
The Uncommon Inn is at Matt & Phreds in Manchester on Thursday 22 October, from 4pm until 8pm.
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Festive food village announced at magical Manchester light trail
Lydia Mastrolonardo
There’s just one month to go until Manchester’s most spectacular festive light trail returns – and they’ve just announced details of the Christmas Village and six new food traders.
Heaton Park will soon light up forNorthern Lights Manchester, and the list of foodies making up this year’s Christmas Village has just been revealed.
With everything from chargrilled souvlaki to handmade pies and hot fruit crumble on the menu, there’s bound to be something for everyone.
Brand new for 2026 is Chicken Hut, serving up the crispiest chicken tenders you’ve ever had, plus Greek Traditional Souvlaki bringing all of those delicious mediterranean flavours, The Lids & Co supplying mouthwatering customisable pies, and The Otley Burger Company, which was recently crowned the UK’s best food truck.
The above savoury offerings will be joined by the returning well-known and loved, The Sausage Factory, serving festive bratwurst, currywurst, and proper local Bury Black Pudding sausage.
If you’re after a sweet treat, they have enlisted Crumble & Custard to supply a range of warming fruit crumbles with creamy custard, while Crepes & Coffee will be providing all of the desserts you could desire, along with gorgeous hot chocolates providing the final nail in the food coma coffin.
If after all that you need a sit down, a pint or a mulled wine, the Bees Knees Tavern is the place to go.
Emma St. Croix, Senior Marketing Manager at From The Fields, said: “There’s something very festive about finishing a trip through Christmases past with a hot crumble and custard.
The linup for Northern Lights’ festive food village has been announcedThe Bees Knees pub will returnYou can warm up here after your walk around the Heaton Park light trail
“Food is a big part of the night out at Northern Lights, and we’re excited to welcome six new traders plus The Sausage Factory and the Bees Knees Tavern from last year.With the Ferris wheel in the Christmas Village and a whole new trail across Heaton Park, there’s plenty to explore this year. We’re just over a month from opening and can’t wait to see everyone back.”
As for the trail itself – Heaton Park is to be transformed into a toy box of memories, with 15 brand-new installations, inspired by the toys and traditions that would have topped Christmas wish lists in the past.
Whether you fancy a trip down memory lane or you just fancy a wintery trip out, one thing is for certain, this is one Christmas experience you don’t want to miss out on.
First, visitors will have the opportunity to wander along the colourful path, as part of the Walkway of Wonder, where bright stained-glass panels glow like windows in an old fairytale. Then back to the sixties you go, down Lava Lamp Lane, where glowing blobs of colour mesmerisingly float across the ground and into the trees – which may even be enough to inspire you to dig out that old lava lamp you once had collecting dust on your shelf.
If you once considered yourself a pro at Scalextric, the Retro Racers installation may bring back some memories, where visitors will be able to send lights shooting around a giant racetrack.
Northern Lights Manchester will return next monthNorthern Lights Manchester is taking over Heaton Park
By this point you may need a bit of warming up – head on past the giant nutcrackers and get cosy by the fire pits beneath the festoon lights, for some marshmallow toasting.
Don’t be alarmed if you see giant candy canes marching along Candy Cane Crossing, like Manchester’s biggest peppermint dream, before you reach O Christmas Tree which would make the perfect spot for a photo.
I’m sure we all remember THE Christmas catalogue – the one many of us spent hours flicking thorough and circling our desired gifts? Well, this year pupils from a local primary school have filled its pages with their own fantastic drawings of classic toys.
Finally, you will find that the Lakehouse winds itself into cuckoo-clock as the trail comes to a close.
It is important to note the route is fully accessible, with dedicated neuro-inclusive evenings when visitor numbers are reduced by 75% and audio levels are lowered throughout.
Event information
Dates: 19 November – 31 December 2026
Location: Heaton Park, Manchester
Opening times:
4:30pm – 8:15pm (19–26 November)
4:15pm – 8:15pm (27 November – 31 December)
Northern Lights Manchester tickets
Unsurprisingly, tickets are selling quickly, with over 100,000 of you expected to attend this year – don’t hang about.
Under 2s go free
Child tickets (3-16 years) from £13.50
Adult tickets from £19.50
Family tickets from £60
Click HERE to book your tickets. Use the code LIGHTS20 for 20% off until 31 October 2026
Emily Sergeant -
1st June 2022 
