A massive ‘football fan park’ is coming to Manchester for the Euros this summer
Fans can gather to watch Euro 2021 on three huge anti-glare screens with a world-class sound system, food, drinks and a proper big game atmosphere at EventCity in Manchester.
The UK’s biggest ‘football fan park’ is coming to Manchester for the Euros this summer – complete with giant screens, sound-systems and a fully-stocked bar.
Sporting events company 4TheFans will be running the park at EventCity for England’s tournament fixtures in June against Croatia, Scotland and Czech Republic.
Each of the events promises a ‘big game atmosphere with food and drinks’ hosted by a football legend including Paul Merson, David May, and Danny Mills.
DJ sets, competitions and giveaways will also take place in between the action – as England aim to be crowned champions of Europe on home turf at Wembley Stadium.
The two fan parks taking place before June 21 will be socially distanced.
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These rules will then be relaxed in time for when England face Czech Republic on June 22.
4TheFans fan parks in London and Hastings sold out within a week – and high demand is expected for the Manchester events.
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Situated next to the Trafford Centre in Manchester, EventCity has proven to be a successful entertainments venue even during restrictions – having held a number of events in partnership with One Agency, the team behind Park N Party drive-in cinema events.
4The Fans Fan Park events announced today are:
Sunday 13th June – Group D: England vs Croatia (2pm) – Hosted by Paul Merson
Friday 18th June – Group D: England vs Scotland (8pm) – Hosted by David May
Tuesday 22nd June – Group D: Czech Republic vs England (8pm) – Hosted by Danny Mills
Sunday 11th July – Euro2020 Final ( 8pm ) – Hosted by Special Guests
A statement from organisers reads: “4TheFans will take fans as close to being at the real thing as you can get.
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“The excitement will build from the Euro 2021 kick off and as we head past the 21st June and the lifting of restrictions, 4TheFans fan parks will blow the roof off the beautiful game – all the drama, all the tackles, all the goals – shown on three huge anti-glare screens, with special effects and a monster sound system.
“There will be no better place for football fans to come together and soak up the atmosphere and added entertainment with friends and family. These unmissable game-changing events will go down as footballing classics all of their own.”
Tickets start at £60 per table of six (£10 per person) with VIP front section tables and queue jump also available from £90 per table for six people.
Popular grassroots music festival to return to hidden Manchester street with new fringe events
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s much-loved grassroots music festival is back next month, and this year, there’s some new fringe events too.
Set across a handful of popular venues up on Deansgate Mews – including The Lion’s Den, Low Four Studios and The Mews Bar – Deansgate Mews Festival is returning for its sixth year this late May bank holiday weekend.
More than 40 music artists will be performing on a mix of outdoor and intimate indoor stages.
But that’s not all, as in what’s set to be an exciting new chapter for 2026, the festival is expanding beyond its core programme with the launch of the first-ever Mews Fest Fringe too.
Popular grassroots music festival Mews Fest returns this late May bank holiday / Credit: Supplied
The inaugural Mews Fest Fringe will be hosted in a large unit within Great Northern Warehouse, which will be transformed into a ‘vibrant’ hub celebrating music, art and independent culture.
Designed as a platform for Manchester’s creative community, the festival space will welcome artists, designers, collectors, and creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their work while connecting with festival-goers.
At the Fringe event, you can expect everything from record sellers and vinyl collectors, to vintage clothes, arts and crafts makers, independent creatives, and even bands selling merchandise.
This year there’s also the addition of the Mews Fest Fringe / Credit: Supplied
Already known for its strong grassroots ethos and growing reputation, Mews Fest continues to champion local talent and independent culture – but now with the addition of the Fringe event, the stage is set for its most ‘ambitious and inclusive’ edition to date.
Oh and the best bit? Both festivals will be free to attend, with no need to book tickets beforehand.
Mews Fest and Mews Fest Fringe will take over Deansgate Mews next month on late May bank holiday weekend from Friday 22 – Monday 26 May.
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Peter Kay announces four intimate charity shows in Greater Manchester – but only for these postcodes
Emily Sergeant
Peter Kay has just announced four intimate shows to raise money for a very worthy cause… but you can only get tickets if you live in these particular postcodes.
Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
Thursday 9 July (Evening)
Friday 10 July (Evening)
Saturday 11 July (Matinee)
Saturday 11 July (Evening)
Tickets officially go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am, and you can get your hands on them here.
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31st March 2021 
