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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Thursday 29th June 2023 6:00 pm | Porcupine Tree |
Friday 30th June 2023 5:00 pm | Sound of the City Present The Lathums |
Saturday 1st July 2023 5:00 pm | Sounds of the City Present The Saw Doctors |
Wednesday 5th July 2023 5:00 pm | Sound of the City Present Hozier |
Thursday 6th July 2023 6:00 pm | Sounds of the City: Blossoms |
Friday 7th July 2023 6:00 pm | Bastille |
Saturday 8th July 2023 5:00 pm | Hacienda Classical |
Sunday 9th July 2023 5:30 pm | Two Door Cinema Club |
More events may be listed on the official Castlefield Bowl website (see the information section at the end of this page).