Sounds of the City is back in July 2025, taking over Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl for a series of headline concerts, featuring Elbow, The Charlatans, Shed Seven, Rizzle Kicks, Bloc Party, Basement Jaxx and Hacienda Classical.
Sounds Of The City has established itself as a staple part of the Manchester music scene with some of the most acclaimed live artists taking to the stage.
Sounds Of The City's 2025 line-up
Elbow | Wednesday 2nd July
The Charlatans | Thursday 3rd July
Shed Seven | Friday 4th July
Hacienda Classical | Saturday 5th July
The Black Keys | Wednesday 9th July
Bloc Party | Thursday 10th July
Rizzle Kicks | Friday 11th July
Basement Jaxx | Saturday 12th July
Castlefield Bowl in the heart of Manchester City Centre has hosted over the years sold out shows from the likes of Sam Fender, Chic, New Order, Arcade Fire, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Rag N Bone Man, Last Shadow Puppets, catfish And the Bottlemen, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, Paolo Nutini, James, Pixies and The Courteeners.
To better accommodate your needs, Castlefield Bowl has requested that all Wheelchair/Ambulant ticketing requests be solicited only through their representatives. Please contact a Castlefield Bowl representative for further help with your ticket purchase.* Advance ticket purchase may be required. * Box office information is subject to change. Telephone Number(s): 0844 811 0051 Calls will cost 7 ppm plus your network access charge.