Later this week, Castlefield Bowl will welcome thousands of music fans for the 2023 edition of Sounds of the City. Every year, the open-air music series brings together some of the biggest names in rock, indie and pop - and this year is no exception.
Kicking off on Thursday, June 29 with English rock band Porcupine Tree opening the festival, it will then close with Two Door Cinema Club on Saturday, July 8. The Castlefield gig series has become an integral part of Manchester’s music calendar in recent years, with past concerts featuring showstopping performances from New Order, Chic and The Streets, amongst others.
Last year’s series took place in June and July and saw performances from acclaimed UK acts including Lewis Capaldi, Sam Fender, Foals, The Libertines, James, and Primal Scream alongside interactional groups Pixies and Crowded House. If you’re heading out to any of this year’s shows, here’s everything you need to know - from opening times, anticipated stage times and how to get there.
