We're ready for Oasis crowds and we want you to travel safe say Transport for Greater Manchester
Heaton Park will soon see the Gallagher brothers perform to over 300,000 fans over five dates in July – and there’s a public transport plan to make sure that everyone gets there safely.
A more frequent and all-double tram service running to Heaton Park from Victoria station, and a shuttle bus service running from the city centre.
TfGM’s control room will also be operating 24/7 to monitor and coordinate the public transport system and respond to any emerging incidents.
The best mode of transport is tram. On each night, there will be a six-minute service from Victoria Station to Bury - the only city centre station with a direct tram to Heaton Park. This is service will be capable of carrying 4,000 passengers an hour.
Those travelling from the city centre should make their way to Victoria where they can board trams to the event. Concertgoers travelling from other lines may need to change onto a Bury-bound tram at Victoria.
If you have a ticket for front standing, your best option is to get off at Bowker Vale, which is the closest stop to the venue entrance on Sheepfoot Lane.
The Heaton Park stop will be closed at 9pm on all nights, so Bowker Vale will be the main stop for travelling back to Bury and the city centre after the shows.
The Bowker Vale and Heaton Park stops are just a few minutes away from the park gates, and there will be staff and signs to help gig-goers on their way.
For the shows on July 11th, 12th, and 19th, the final trams will leave for the city centre at 2.02am and for Bury at 1.16am. On July 16th, the last trams will run at 1:32am to the city centre and 12.46am to Bury.
There will be frequent shuttle buses from Lever Street in the Northern Quarter, which is an 11-minute walk from Piccadilly train station and a five-minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens – from 1.30pm on each event day. The last bus will depart at 7.30pm.
Buses will start running back to Manchester after the event from a temporary bus station inside Heaton Park, from 10pm. The return drop-off point in the city is Shudehill Interchange.
Limited shuttlebus tickets, priced at £10, are available - but these must be purchased in advance through the Bee Network app.
Those who have to drive or need to be dropped off and picked up are encouraged to consider taking advantage of the 24 park and ride sites in Greater Manchester where you can park for free and hop on a tram to your destination. The park and ride sites on the Bury line are Whitefield (331 spaces and 13 disabled spaces) and Radcliffe - 480 spaces and 22 disabled spaces.
Steve Gilholme, Head of Events at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said: “People have waited years for the return of Oasis, and their homecoming gigs at Heaton Park are sure to be an ‘I was there’ moment for thousands of Mancunians and music-lovers from all over the country – and even overseas.”
He said: “Those lucky enough to get tickets won’t want to miss a minute – and the best way to get to Heaton Park and back will be to take advantage of the great public transport options on offer, particularly the six-minute tram service from Victoria station.
Adding: “The city will also be playing host to a number of other big events during Oasis’ run of shows – including Kool & The Gang at AO Arena and Billie Eilish at Co-op Live. Public transport and roads will be busier than usual during this exciting time, so we encourage everyone to allow plenty of time for their journey and check the Bee Network app or website for the latest travel advice.”
Further information and advice on getting to Oasis’ Heaton Park concerts can be found here.