The Castlefield Bowl is a major outdoor events venue in Manchester city centre. It is a fairly intimate arena with a capacity of around 8,000.

Most gigs and events here are standing. There is a terraced area with canopy on the eastern side of the venue.
The Castlefield Bowl is situated in the Castlefield area of Manchester. It’s on Rice Street, just off Liverpool Road. The Castlefield Bowl doesn’t have its own postcode but its right next to the Castlefield Hotel (postcode M3 4JR).
Car parks nearby include the NCP Manchester Great Northern. The multi-storey car park is open 24 hours every day and has spaces for more than 1,000 vehicles. It’s located on Watson Street (postcode M3 4EE). It is just 300 yards from the Castlefield Bowl.
The closest Metrolink stop is Deansgate-Castlefield.
The nearest train station is Deansgate.
Castlefield Bowl is owned by Manchester City Council. It’s a public space and completely accessible when not being used for concerts and events. It’s a pleasant place to rest in the summer months.
The reconstruction of the Roman fort of Mamucium lies just west of the venue. It can be accessed from the terraced area of Castlefield Bowl. Other attractions nearby include the Science and Industry Museum and Great Northern.
There are plenty of places to eat and drink. Castlefield boasts a large number of bars and restaurants. Deansgate also offers plenty of choices.
Events - What's On - Castlefield Bowl
A selection of upcoming shows and events at Castlefield Bowl are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.
Date | Event |
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Wednesday 30th June 2021 5:00 pm | SOUNDS OF THE CITY - FOALS |
Thursday 1st July 2021 5:00 pm | SOUNDS OF THE CITY - CROWDED HOUSE |
Friday 2nd July 2021 5:00 pm | SOUNDS OF THE CITY - KAISER CHIEFS / RAZORLIGHT |
Saturday 3rd July 2021 5:00 pm | Sounds of The City - Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott |
Thursday 8th July 2021 5:00 pm | SOUNDS OF THE CITY - LEWIS CAPALDI |
Friday 9th July 2021 5:00 pm | SOUNDS OF THE CITY - THE STREETS |
Saturday 10th July 2021 5:00 pm | Sounds of the City - Hacienda Classical |
Sunday 11th July 2021 5:00 pm | SOUNDS OF THE CITY - DMA'S |
More events may be listed on the official Castlefield Bowl website (see the information section at the end of this page).
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near Castlefield Bowl include:
- Mamucium – Roman Fort (0.1 miles) - Reconstruction of a Roman Fort in Castlefield, Manchester.
- Manchester Science and Industry Museum (0.1 miles) - Museum exploring Manchester's industrial and scientific achievements.
- Comedy Store Manchester (0.3 miles) - Comedy club at Deansgate Locks.
- Opera House Manchester (0.3 miles) - Theatre in Manchester hosting West End shows and musicals.
- Great Northern (0.3 miles) - Entertainment and retail complex with cinema, casino, restaurants, and shops.
- Deansgate Locks (0.3 miles) - Home to the Comedy Store and several bars and restaurants
- Hacienda (0.4 miles) - Legendary nightclub owned by Factory Records (now apartments)
- People’s History Museum (0.4 miles) - Tells the story of working people in the UK.
- Manchester Central (0.4 miles) - Manchester's major event and conference centre.
- Bridgewater Hall (0.4 miles) - Modern, international concert venue.
- HOME Manchester (0.4 miles) - Theatre, cinema and art gallery at First Street, Manchester.
Nearby Cinemas
Cinemas near Castlefield Bowl include:
- Odeon Manchester Great Northern (0.3 miles) - 16-screen cinema at the Great Northern complex.
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants and places to eat and drink near Castlefield Bowl include:
- Sapporo Teppanyaki (0 miles)
- Rump N Ribs (0.1 miles)
- Albert's Shed (0.1 miles)
- Dukes 92 (0.1 miles)
- The Wharf (0.2 miles)
- Don Marco (0.2 miles)
- Dimitri's (0.2 miles)
- Evuna Deansgate (0.2 miles)
- Platzki (0.3 miles) - Modern Polish restaurant in the Great Northern Building. Menu changes frequently. Close to Manchester Central and the Bridgewater Hall.
- 20 Stories (0.3 miles)
- Bill's (0.3 miles)
- Tattu (0.3 miles)
- The Ivy Spinningfields (0.3 miles)
- James Martin (0.3 miles)
- Almost Famous (0.3 miles)
- Manahatta (0.3 miles) - New York inspired restaurant and bar on Deansgate. Great interior. Close to Manchester Opera House and Odeon Manchester.
- Thaikhun (0.3 miles)
- The Alchemist (0.3 miles)
- Fazenda (0.3 miles) - Brazilian steakhouse at Spinningfields. Skewers of meat are brought to your table. Close to the John Rylands Library, Manchester Opera House, Great Northern, and the People’s History Museum.
- Revolucion de Cuba (0.3 miles)
- Hawksmoor (0.3 miles)
- Iberica (0.4 miles)
- Albert's Schloss (0.4 miles)
- The Oast House (0.4 miles)
- Gusto (0.4 miles)
- Australasia (0.4 miles)
- Indian Tiffin Room (0.4 miles)
- Restaurant MCR (0.4 miles) - Fabulous high-end British restaurant at Spinningfields. Tasting menus.
- Asha's (0.4 miles)
- Red's True Barbeque (0.5 miles)
- Adam Reid at The French (0.5 miles)
- The Albert Square Shop House (0.5 miles)
- Tampopo (0.5 miles) - Pan-Asian restaurant offering dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, and more.
- Rajdoot Tandoori (0.5 miles)
- Wah Ji Wah (0.5 miles) - Upmarket Indian restaurant in Manchester city centre. Contemporary interior.
- Veeno (0.5 miles)
- La Vina (0.5 miles)
- Bem Brasil (0.5 miles)
Nearby Hotels
Hotels near Castlefield Bowl include:
- Castlefield Hotel (0 miles)
- The Oxnoble (0.1 miles)
- Great John Street Hotel (0.2 miles)
- Campanile Manchester (0.3 miles)
- The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Manchester Hall (0.4 miles)
- The Ainscow Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Innside by Melia Manchester (0.5 miles)
Nearby Train Stations
Train stations near Castlefield Bowl include:
- Deansgate Train Station (0.2 miles) - Train station near Manchester Central.
- Salford Central Train Station (0.5 miles) - Train station in Salford.
Nearby Metrolink Stations
Metrolink stations near Castlefield Bowl include:
- Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Tram Stop (0.3 miles) - Interchange stop in Manchester city centre.
Map
Map showing location of Castlefield Bowl.

Details
Castlefield Bowl
Address and postcode
Rice Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
M3 4JR
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