These are the venues that we will be using for MPF2020. All our venues are within walking distance of each other and play a great part in the live music scene in Manchester.
The running order for all stages is subject to change. Please check the running times posted at each stage on the day for the actual slot times. Although, we will try to stick to the published times and tell people though Twitter and Facebook of any changes.
Each stage has a set capacity. Once this is reached we will not be able to let anyone else in. This is particularly important for the more popular bands on the line-up. Please make sure you arrive early to the stage to ensure you get access.
THE UNION
Our main stage for MPF2020 will be at The Union.
Registration will be at The Union from midday every day.
Capacity: 800
Wheelchair Accessible
GORILLA
Entrance to Gorilla will be round the side under the railway arch.
Capacity: 550
Wheelchair Accessible
THE BREAD SHED
Capacity: 450
126 Grosvenor St,
Manchester
M1 7HL
Map
Age Restriction: 14+ (18+ afterparties)
Wheelchair Accessible
REBELLION
Rebellion is an afterparty venue this year and will be open all three nights of the festival.
Capacity: 450
2B Whitworth St W
Manchester
M1 5WZ
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ZOMBIE SHACK
Across the road from Font and above the Thirsty Scholar, this venue is intimate and always a party.
Capacity: 140
YES
Our new "almost-acoustic" stage for 2020! YES is a brand new venue for Manchester, located next door to The Lass o'Gowrie, a 3-minute walk from Zombie Shack and on the way to The Bread Shed and The Union down Oxford Road!
YES has a much better layout to watch bands than the previous venue with no massive pillars in sight!
Capacity: 150
Map
THE THIRSTY SCHOLAR
Home of our Poetry & Comedy Stage!
Capacity: 150
50 New Wakefield Street
Manchester
M1 5NP
Map
Wheelchair Accessible
THE FONT
Our festival hub! Although there's no bands at The Font there are MPF cocktails, great food, and much more!
Capacity: 300
7-9 New Wakefield Street
Manchester
M1 5NP
Map
Wheelchair Accessible
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
Manchester Punk Festival is organised across several city centre venues. We are aware that two of our venues do not provide full accessibility, especially for those people who may struggle to use stairs. Unfortunately, the viable venues available to us in the centre of Manchester limit our options. Every year we look to using newer venues with increased accessibility to make MPF more comfortable and welcoming for all. Although we continue to reassess and consider how to make the festival more accessible to all people in the future, we recognise that having access to just some of the performances would be restrictive and disappointing.
Because of this, we would like to offer a discounted ticket to people who will experience some restrictions due to accessibility issues. To enquire about a discounted ticket, or if you have any questions about access at any of the venues, please message the facebook page or email info@tnsrecords.co.uk
WALKING TIMES
Walking times between the venues to help you plan your schedule will be posted nearer the weekend.