Next week, Castlefield Bowl will welcome thousands of music fans back to Manchester as the 2022 edition of Sounds of the City gets underway. Each year, the open-air music extravaganza brings together some of the biggest names in rock, indie and pop - and this year is no exception.
Kicking off on Tuesday, June 28 with Scotsman Lewis Capaldi opening the series, it will close on Saturday, July 9 with Primal Scream’s Screamadelica Live. The Castlefield show has become an integral part of Manchester’s rich music tapestry over recent years, with past concerts seeing show stopping performances from Arcade Fire, The Streets, New Order, Chic and Elbow.
Last year’s series took place in September due, with Foals, Lewis Capaldi and Crowded House being moved to 2022 - hence the bumper edition. If you’re heading out to any of this year’s shows, here’s everything you need to know, from door times for artists, anticipates stage times, and how to plan your night at the gig. As with all stage times, be aware that these are always liable to change so the best advice is to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
