There’s a big socially distanced drive-in car park party coming to the Trafford Centre next month and it sounds like it’s going to be proper good night.
In this unique lockdown event, party-goers will be treated to live comedy, theatre and even mass karaoke.
The Car Park Party is touring right across the county during July and August, and will be arriving for some fun in Manchester on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July.
Whilst the Trafford Centre car park, or any car park for that matter, doesn’t exactly scream ‘party’ and isn’t really the first place you think of when you’re after a bit of fun, the shopping centre hopes to bring the best party atmosphere possible to families from the safety of their own cars.
Three different shows will take place over the course of the weekend.
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On the Saturday night, the Massaoke Band will take over the car park for two mass karaoke events, with song lyrics projected on giant screens, and the Sunday evening will see Horrible Histories bring a live theatre production, followed by two evening comedy shows in association with The Comedy Store.
Tickets are priced between £30-£35 per car and are on sale now.
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Speaking ahead of the event, Alison Niven, Centre Director at intu Trafford Centre, said: “We’re always looking for unique experiences to delight our visitors, but due to social distancing measures we’ve had to think a little differently this summer.”
“We’re therefore delighted to welcome Car Park Party”.
“[It] promises to be a safe and fun event that will put a smile on the whole family’s face.”
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A number of COVID-safety regulations and measures are being put in place by organisers ahead of the event which all attendees must adhere to.
The guidelines are as follows:
Car Park Party is an organised gathering whereby [organisers] will know in advance those who is attending, thus enabling contact with attendees before, during and after the event.
A traffic management team will be on site. All vehicles will be parked two metres apart and number-plates will be checked on entry.
Tickets will be scanned through the windows, ensuring no human contact is necessary.
There will be a range of food and beverage offering available at the event and [organisers] will be adhering to all the COVID-19 government guidelines.
Toilet facilities will be provided, with social distancing health and safety management and sanitation measures in place.
For more information and to grab your tickets, visit the Car Park Party website here.
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Parklife has ALREADY put 2024 tickets on sale at a bargain price – but there’s only 1000 available
Daisy Jackson
Parklife has barely begun, with thousands pouring into Heaton Park for the first day of the festival – but for the first time ever, tickets for next year are already on sale.
The massive music event has made a surprise announcement that it’s putting its 2024 tickets on sale while the 2023 edition is underway.
Tickets for Parklife 2024 are on sale at a discounted price too, until this year’s wraps up tomorrow night.
So that means you have until The 1975 finish their Parklife Stage performance at 11pm on Sunday to secure your entry for next year.
There’s a really limited number of tickets available – only 1,000 – in the super early-bird sale.
Anyone who books their ticket now will be able to lock in their festival for next year for just a £15 deposit.
From 11pm on Sunday, that deposit price will jump up by £25.
2024 let’s go, super early birds onsale for 48hrs — £15 deposit
Parklife announced the new on Twitter this afternoon, writing: “2024 let’s go, super early birds onsale for 48hrs — £15 deposit.”
The festival added on their website: “For the first time ever we’re putting Parklife 2024 on-sale while the 2023 festival is underway.
“We’re offering a SUPER early-bird 2024 ticket prices for 48hrs that go live on Saturday as soon as the gates open at 11AM and increase by £25.00 on Sunday when last headliner The 1975 finishes at 11PM.
“There are only 1,000 available, so get them from a £15 deposit while you can!”
Payment plans are available – you can pay £15 now, then pay off the remainder of your ticket in 11 monthly instalments finishing in May 2024.
Drinks prices at Parklife 2023 as thousands party in the sunshine
Daisy Jackson
There are few situations that will fill people in Manchester with as much joy as dancing in the Parklife fields beneath blue skies and sunshine with a cold drink in hand.
And the weather forecast for this weekend has delighted ticket-holders, with temperatures hitting as high as 29 degrees on Saturday.
Parklife attendees are in for an absolute scorcher and are being encouraged to stay hydrated.
Festival-goers are allowed to take in an empty 500ml clear water bottle to refill at water points on site.
But if you’re looking to buy drinks at Parklife, this is what the bar prices are looking like.
You’ll be facing prices of £6 and above for anything alcoholic, while soft drinks start from £2.50.
As well as the main festival bars, there are several bars sponsored by drinks brands, including Jagermeister and Bacardi.
It’s pretty standard pricing (sadly) these days for a huge festival like this. Below is a breakdown of all the drinks prices for Parklife 2023.
Beer and cider
San Miguel – 440ml can – £6.20 Somersby Cider – 440ml can – £6.50
Ready-to-drink cans
Bacardi Mango Mojito – 250ml can – £7.50
Wine
Rose – 375ml half-bottle – £15 White – 375ml half-bottle – £15
Alcohol-free and soft drinks
0% Erdinger can – £6 0% grapefruit paloma – £6 0% Moscow mule – £6 Pepsi Max/7Up Free – £2.50 Red Bull (various flavours) – £3.50 Still water – £2.50
Spirits and mixers
Bacardi Spiced – £10.50 for 50ml doubles, £7 for 25ml singles Bacardi Carta Blanca – £10.50 for 50ml doubles, £7 for 25ml singles Bombay Sapphire – £10.50 for 50ml doubles, £7 for 25ml singles Eristoff Vodka – £10.50 for 50ml doubles, £7 for 25ml singles Jack Daniels – £10.50 for 50ml doubles, £7 for 25ml singles
Cocktails
Vodka and Red Bull – £11.50 for 50ml doubles, £8 for 25ml singles Tropical Rumbull – £11.50 for 50ml doubles, £8 for 25ml singles Watermelon Ginbull – £11.50 for 50ml doubles, £8 for 25ml singles
Shots
Patron Silver Tequila – £9.50 Jagerbomb – £6 each, or four for £20 Jagermeister Cold Brew Coffee – £7 Jagermeister ice cold shot – £6
Emily Sergeant -
19th June 2020 
