Barton Live launches this July with four consecutive 5,000 capacity open-air shows at Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Running from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 July 2026, the curated series features three major headline concerts plus a full one-day festival, establishing Barton Aerodrome as a key outdoor live music destination for the North West and beyond.
The series opens on Thursday 2 July with globally renowned British singer-songwriter and 'Babylon' hit maker David Gray – Past & Present Tour, a show already on sale and nearing sell-out status.
On Friday 3 July, legendary electronic act Faithless line up with a full live performance featuring an iconic blend of electronic, dance and live instrumentation — including seminal hits from 'Insomnia' to 'God Is A DJ'.
Saturday 4 July sees Craig David present TS5, bringing his evergreen, party-ready mix of garage, R&B and classic club anthems to the open air.
The run concludes on Sunday 5 July with Electric Heart, a carefully curated indie celebration featuring The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Toploader and Dodgy.
“Barton Live is about creating a proper summer run of live music at Barton Aerodrome, not just a one-off show. Bringing David Gray, Faithless, Craig David and Electric Heart together across four consecutive days gives audiences a genuine choice of world-class outdoor performances, all in one place.”
Located on Liverpool Road in Eccles, Barton Aerodrome is a large-scale outdoor venue with a proven track record of hosting multi-day live music events. The flat, grassed site will feature bespoke staging and immersive sound and lighting for unforgettable live music experiences, with great on-site parking, handy public transport links and early evening finishes designed for a wide audience including families and older children.
Rather than presenting isolated one-off concerts, Barton Live is designed as a focused summer run that promises consistency and variety across four nights. The programme blends three standalone headline concerts with a full festival day. While included in the Barton Live programme, Electric Heart retains its own identity as an independent festival brand.
Ticket prices vary by event. For full information, visit: bartonlive.co.uk
Event Schedule (July 2026)
Thursday 2 July — David Gray – Past & Present Tour (14+)
Friday 3 July — Faithless – Live (14+)
Saturday 4 July — Craig David – Presents TS5 (14+)
Sunday 5 July — Electric Heart – Manchester Indie Festival (14+)
Published on 29 January 2026 by Wayne
