Irlam Live

Irlam Live 2026

Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May 2026, Irlam Live returns to Prince's Park, Liverpool Road, Irlam, Lancashire. This three-day music festival offers a vibrant celebration in a picturesque, tree-lined park just west of Manchester.

Music

Enjoy eclectic live performances across multiple stages, featuring headline acts and local bands. The lineup spans pop, rock, tribute acts, and current chart-toppers, ensuring something for every music fan.

Food & Drink

Savour a variety of food stalls including gourmet burgers, wood-fired pizzas, doughnuts, and healthy smoothies. Options include vegetarian, vegan and organic choices, alongside local craft beers and soft drinks.

Family Activities

Fun for all ages with a nostalgic funfair, costumed entertainers, bubble shows, lawn ping-pong, and a pop-up silent disco after dark.

Atmosphere

Irlam Live is known for its warm, inclusive community vibe, with festival-goers enjoying picnics under shady trees and a friendly neighbourhood party feel.

Irlam Live takes place on Liverpool Road in Irlam (postcode M44 6BR), and is easy to reach by car. The town is well-connected via the North West motorway network. From Manchester, use the M60 ring road heading west toward Trafford Park/Irlam. The M62 motorway also passes nearby, for access from Liverpool or the M6 from the Midlands. In addition, the M56 (from Manchester Airport/Chester) connects to the M60/M62 near Irlam. Parking will be available at the festival site, but spaces can fill up quickly during the busy bank holiday weekend. If possible, consider car-pooling or sharing rides to ease parking demand.

If you prefer public transport, Irlam has good train and bus connections. The local Irlam train station (M44 5AB) offers frequent Northern services to Manchester city centre (around 15 minutes) and to Liverpool (about 40 minutes). From the station, the festival site at Prince’s Park is a short taxi or bus ride away (bus route 67 serves the area). Local buses also link Irlam with nearby Salford, Trafford Centre and beyond. Be sure to check Greater Manchester (TfGM) and National Rail websites for up-to-date timetables when planning your trip.

The nearest airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), which is about a 20-minute drive from Irlam. Trains from the airport via Manchester Piccadilly can take you close to the festival with a simple change at Ellesmere Port or Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is another option (around 45 minutes by road). Both airports have car rental and taxi services, or you can reach Irlam by combination of train or coach links through Manchester.

For accommodation, Irlam itself has a few small hotels and guesthouses, but many visitors book lodgings in nearby areas. Trafford Park (just a few miles east) has several budget hotels and is close to Irlam via road or train. Manchester city centre offers a wide range of hotels, B&Bs and short-term rentals, and is only a short train ride away. We recommend booking early, as options fill up quickly around the holiday weekend. If you enjoy the outdoors, there are also campsites and rural B&Bs in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas that welcome festival-goers.