Sunday, 27 September 2026 · 19:00
Where to park for 10 Years of 6LACK Tour at Manchester Academy
10 Years of 6LACK Tour is hitting Manchester Academy on Sunday, 27 September 2026 — and you'll want a solid parking plan before you arrive. We've mapped out 120 street bays and 6 car parks nearby, all verified by the community. Get parked near the venue, grab your spot, and focus on the night ahead.
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Sunday, 27 September 2026
Event date
19:00
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Locations mapped across Manchester
Parking near Manchester Academy for 10 Years of 6LACK Tour
Three picks, three different plans — the shortest walk, the best pre-show evening, and the fastest way home. All verified Parkwise data. For live availability on the night, download the free Parkwise app.
54 locations mappedManchester Academy Rear Car Park (Dilworth Street)
Official venue parkingCar Park · Hulme
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £4.50 evening flat
- Max stay
- Not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Public 4pm–12am Mon–Fri, all day Sat–Sun
- Operator
- University of Manchester
- Distance
- 89 m from the venue
- Address
- Between Dilworth Street and Devas Street, Manchester M13 9PR
Good to know
- • University car park directly behind the Academy — permit holders only on weekday daytimes, open to the public on gig-friendly evenings and weekends. The venue's recommended Blue Badge parking is here on Dilworth Street.
Numbered pins are our three picks for this event — tap one for details. Every other dot is a verified street bay or car park. Live availability shows in the app only — download the app to see where drivers found spaces in the last hour.
Why these three?
1 · Official venue parking
Manchester Academy Rear Car Park: one minute's walk, flat rate
This is the venue's own car park, tucked between Dilworth Street and Devas Street — no guesswork needed. At £4.50 for an evening flat rate, it's the most straightforward option on the night. One minute's walk means you can park, head straight in, and be at the merch stand or bar within seconds. It fills up, but it's the first place worth checking.
Manchester Academy Rear Car Park (Dilworth Street) · ~1 min walk
2 · Make a night of it
Dover Street Car Park G: two minutes' walk, room to breathe
If the Rear Car Park is at capacity, Dover Street Car Park G is your backup — just two minutes' walk from the Academy in the Hulme area. It's a paid operator car park with good turnover on event nights. Park here and you've got breathing room to grab a pint at one of the local spots before heading in, without feeling like you're cutting it close for doors.
University of Manchester Dover Street Car Park G · ~2 min walk
3 · Quick getaway
Cecil Street Car Park E: five minutes' walk, beat the rush
After the show winds down and everyone's heading for the exits at once, Cecil Street Car Park E is your ace card. It's a five-minute walk into Ardwick, which means you'll sidestep the immediate post-show bottleneck and have a clearer run back to your car. Paid operator car park — ideal if the closer options are full and you don't mind the extra walk for a calmer getaway.
University of Manchester Cecil Street Car Park E · ~5 min walk
Getting parked for 10 Years of 6LACK Tour: the plan
The Academy sits in Hulme, and parking fills up fast on event nights. Aim to arrive 60–90 minutes before doors if you want to grab street bays or secure a space in one of the nearby car parks without stress. Traffic around the venue does build in the hour before showtime, so arriving earlier gives you a real advantage — you'll have time to find a spot, walk in, and grab a drink without rushing.
You've got three solid options. First choice: Manchester Academy Rear Car Park on Dilworth Street, just one minute's walk from the venue and the venue's own car park — at £4.50 for an evening flat rate, it's the most straightforward. Second: University of Manchester Dover Street Car Park G (two minutes' walk) if the Rear Car Park is full, with paid operator parking available. Third: for a longer walk but easier exit, University of Manchester Cecil Street Car Park E (five minutes) gives you a route out that sidesteps the immediate post-show crush.
Post-show, expect a surge of people heading back to cars around 21:00. If you've parked at Cecil Street, you'll thank yourself — it's set up for volume exits. If you're at the Rear Car Park or Dover Street and you're in no rush, wait 15–20 minutes in the venue or nearby. The street bays scattered across Hulme and Ardwick are also worth checking via the app if you're flexible on walk time, but remember: live availability reports expire after 60 minutes, so check the app as you're about to leave home, not hours ahead.
Make an evening of it
Arrive 60–90 minutes early. Street bays and car parks around the Academy fill up on event nights, and giving yourself a buffer means you'll park without stress and have time for a proper pre-show meal or drink.
Check the Parkwise app for live availability as you're about to leave home — not hours ahead. Reports refresh every 60 minutes, so you'll see real-time updates for street bays and car parks across Hulme and Ardwick.
If you're planning to eat before the show, park at Dover Street and explore the local cafés and pubs in the Hulme area. Two minutes' walk means you can grab food, settle in, and head to the Academy without rushing.
Download the Parkwise app now if you haven't already. Live availability for the 120 street bays and 6 car parks near the Academy is app-only — the web shows pricing and locations, but real-time reports disappear after 60 minutes, so mobile is essential on the night.
Plan your exit before you arrive. If you're parking at the Rear Car Park or Dover Street, expect a crush around 21:00. Cecil Street gives you a quieter route out, or sit tight for 15–20 minutes and let the surge pass.
Bring your phone charged and ready. You'll need it for the app to check availability, and potentially for parking payment via RingGo or PayByPhone depending on which car park you use.
Live availability
Spaces come and go in minutes — see what's free right now in the app
The map around Manchester Academy updates as drivers report spaces. Green means someone recently confirmed availability; amber and red mean limited or full. Every report expires after 60 minutes — so you are never looking at stale data.
- Filter by duration, price, and parking type before you set off
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10 Years of 6LACK Tour at Manchester Academy: parking questions
How much does it cost to park for the 10 Years of 6LACK Tour at Manchester Academy?
The venue's own car park (Manchester Academy Rear Car Park) charges £4.50 for an evening flat rate. The University of Manchester car parks (Dover Street G and Cecil Street E) are paid operator car parks with their own pricing. Street bays in surrounding areas are also subject to local tariffs. Check the Parkwise app for exact prices and live availability in your chosen area.
How early should I arrive to guarantee a parking space?
Aim for 60–90 minutes before doors to give yourself a real chance at the closer car parks or street bays. We can't guarantee availability — parking fills up on event nights — but arriving early improves your odds and takes the stress out of searching.
Can I park on the street near Manchester Academy?
Yes. There are 120 verified street bays across Hulme and Ardwick near the venue. Street parking is subject to local restrictions and tariffs, which vary by area and time of day. Check the Parkwise app for live reports on which bays are free and the relevant charges before you head out.
How do I find live parking availability on the night?
Download the Parkwise app and check as you're about to leave home. We show real-time reports for car parks and street bays near the Academy, but live availability reports expire after 60 minutes, so app-only data is essential for up-to-the-minute accuracy. The website shows pricing and locations but not live updates.
What's the easiest car park for leaving after the show?
Cecil Street Car Park E (five minutes' walk) is designed for clearer exits — you'll avoid the immediate post-show surge that hits the closer car parks. If you're parked at the Rear Car Park or Dover Street, waiting 15–20 minutes for the crowd to thin out is a practical alternative.
Do I need to download an app to pay for parking?
Depends on the car park. The venue's own Rear Car Park takes payment on-site or via app. The University of Manchester car parks often use RingGo or PayByPhone for parking charges. Check your chosen car park's payment method before you arrive — the Parkwise app shows you the details for each location.
What if the nearby car parks are full?
We've verified 120 street bays across Hulme and Ardwick, so there's usually an option — but it may be a longer walk. Use the Parkwise app to see live availability across all verified spots before you decide. If everything nearby is full, the app will show you the next available bays and walking distance, so you can make an informed choice.
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