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The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe Park
Wythenshawe Park in ManchesterFri, Aug 21, 2026 · 04:30 PM
Overview
Overview
The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe Park is a Music / Rock / Alternative Rock event at Wythenshawe Park in Manchester.
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The Cure headline a major outdoor concert at Wythenshawe Park, a historic 270-acre green space in south Manchester. The park, once a deer park for the Tatton family and later gifted to the city, provides a scenic backdrop for this annual summer series.
Attendees can expect a full evening of music from The Cure, supported by dream-pop pioneers Slowdive and local indie band The Slow Readers Club. The park's facilities include an athletics track, café, and community farm, making it a welcoming venue for a relaxed concert experience.
This event is part of the Live from Wythenshawe Park series, which has hosted major acts since 2023. The park's rich history, from its Tudor hall to its Civil War connections, adds a unique atmosphere to the concert.
🎟️ Tickets from £78
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Good to know
- The park covers 270 acres with woodland, grassland, and sporting facilities.
- Wythenshawe Hall, a Tudor house, is located at the park's centre.
- The park includes a community farm and horticulture centre.
- Facilities include an athletics track, café, baseball field, football pitches, and tennis courts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the history of Wythenshawe Park?
The park was originally demesne land of the Tatton family, enclosed as a deer park from at least 1297. Wythenshawe Hall was built around 1540 and was besieged during the English Civil War. The estate was gifted to Manchester in 1926.
What other concerts are part of the Live from Wythenshawe Park series?
The series has included acts like Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, New Order, Blossoms, Fontaines D.C., Sam Fender, and Pulp in previous years.
Lineup
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley in 1976 by Robert Smith and Lol Tolhurst (drums). As of 2026, the band's line-up comprises Smith, Simon Gallup (bass), Roger O'Donnell (keyboards), Jason Cooper (drums) and Reeves Gabrels (guitar).
slowdive
Slowdive is an English rock band that formed in Reading, Berkshire, in 1989. The band consists of Neil Halstead, Rachel Goswell, Christian Savill (guitars), Nick Chaplin, and Simon Scott, all of whom played on the band's early records. Halstead is the band's primary songwriter.
The Slow Readers Club
The Slow Readers Club is an English rock band from Manchester. Their third studio album, Build a Tower, was a UK Top 20 hit album, reaching number 18. Their follow-up, The Joy of the Return, made it to the top 10, peaking at number 9 in March 2020.
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Wythenshawe Park in Manchester
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