Sunday, 11 October 2026 · 19:30
Where to park for Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious at Manchester Academy
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious at Manchester Academy on Sunday, 11 October is going to be a proper night. Get your head in the game early—nail the parking first, and you've won half the battle. We've mapped out your best options so you can focus on the show, the merch stand, and getting home without joining the post-encore gridlock.
Download the free app to see live availability around Manchester Academy on the night.
Official data. Driver verified.
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Event date
19:30
Starts
141
Verified locations nearby
1,249+
Locations mapped across Manchester
Parking near Manchester Academy for Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious
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 (Dilworth Street)
The venue's own car park is your shortest walk—one minute from the doors. At £4.50 flat for the evening, it's also the most straightforward option: park, pay, walk straight in. Sunday evening pricing tends to be gentler than Saturday, and the turnover should be manageable if you arrive by 5:45pm or later. This is the pick if you want zero stress and maximum time on site.
Manchester Academy Rear Car Park (Dilworth Street) · ~1 min walk
2 · Make a night of it
University of Manchester Dover Street Car Park G
Two minutes' walk from the Academy, Dover Street is your backup if the official car park fills up. It's a paid university facility, reliable and nearby, with good light and foot traffic on Sunday evening. Park here and you've still got time to grab a pint or bite in Hulme before heading over to the venue—no need to rush straight to the doors if you're not battling for merch queue position.
University of Manchester Dover Street Car Park G · ~2 min walk
3 · Quick getaway
University of Manchester Cecil Street Car Park E
Five minutes' walk, but positioned far enough from the main exit flow that you'll avoid the post-show surge. If you're planning to stay for the full show and want a stress-free getaway—especially if the encore draws a crowd back to the car parks—this one buys you time and space. It's a paid university car park, well-maintained, and the slight distance pays off when everyone else is converging on Dilworth Street.
University of Manchester Cecil Street Car Park E · ~5 min walk
Getting parked for Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious: the plan
Doors open on a Sunday evening, so traffic around Hulme and the Academy won't be as thick as a midweek gig, but people will start filtering in from late afternoon. If you're heading down early to secure a spot near the barrier or to grab food and a drink beforehand, aim to arrive 90 minutes before the 6:30pm start. That gives you breathing room to park, walk in, and settle before the crowd builds. Dilworth Street and the surrounding areas feed into the venue, so if the official car park looks full, you've got solid street parking and nearby university facilities to fall back on.
Your three main options: the venue's own car park on Dilworth Street is 1 minute walk and flat-rate at £4.50 for the evening—that's the no-fuss choice if space allows. Dover Street Car Park G, also in Hulme, is 2 minutes on foot and run by the university, giving you a second solid option if the official is rammed. If you're planning to stay late and want to avoid the post-show exit rush, Cecil Street Car Park E in Ardwick is 5 minutes away but sits back from the congestion zone, making it easier to slip out on your own terms once the final bow is taken.
Street parking is available too—120 verified bays across the area—but on a gig night, unreliability creeps in fast. Grab the Parkwise app before you leave home to see live reports from people already there; they expire after 60 minutes, so you'll know exactly what's free when you're 15 minutes away. Check it again as you're driving in. That real-time edge beats refreshing Google Maps and hoping for the best.
Make an evening of it
Get to the Parkwise app before you drive. Live availability reports from other drivers expire after 60 minutes, so check it as you're 15 minutes away—that's your real-time edge over guessing. Street bays are mapped; car park spaces aren't always instant, but the app tells you which facilities have had recent activity.
Arrive by 5:45pm if you want a relaxed spot near the barrier or time to grab a pre-show drink without rushing. Sunday evenings at Manchester Academy are more forgiving than weekend peak times, but gig traffic still builds fast once doors are close.
If you're stopping for food or a pint beforehand, Dover Street Car Park is your staging post—two minutes' walk from the venue, so you can drop the car and wander without being marooned. Hulme's got decent pub options if you know where to look.
Download Parkwise on your phone now. Live reports dry up the moment you step out of the car, so you need the app open and live-updated before you need it—not halfway through the show on the walk back.
Plan for the post-show crawl: if Cecil Street feels like overkill, at least know it's there. The official car park will clog once the final song hits; having a fallback saves 20 minutes of circling.
Pay attention to street parking restrictions before you park up—even verified bays have end times, and Manchester's traffic wardens don't pause for gig nights.
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
- Set your destination to Manchester Academy and see parking around it
- Earn free access by reporting spaces when you park
Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious at Manchester Academy: parking questions
How much does it cost to park for Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious at Manchester Academy?
The venue's own car park on Dilworth Street is £4.50 flat for the evening. Dover Street and Cecil Street car parks are paid university facilities—check their signage or app for exact rates. Street parking is free (restrictions apply), but availability is unpredictable on event nights.
How early should I arrive to get a parking space?
Aim for 90 minutes before the 6:30pm start if you want a guaranteed spot without circling. That's around 5:00pm. If you're relaxed about timing and don't need to be near the barrier, 5:45pm still gives you a good chance, especially on a Sunday. The earlier you are, the better your pick of location.
Can I park on the street, or is it all car parks?
There are 120 verified street bays across Hulme and Ardwick near the Academy. Street parking is free but subject to local restrictions—check signs before you park. On gig nights, availability shifts fast, so use the Parkwise app to see live reports from drivers already parked. It's riskier than booking a car park, but it can work if you time it right.
What is live availability, and how do I see it?
Live availability is real-time parking reports from Parkwise users already parked nearby. It shows you which streets and car parks have activity in the last 60 minutes. You see it in the app, not on the website—download Parkwise to your phone before you leave, then check it as you're 15 minutes away. Reports refresh constantly while you're driving, so you always know the current picture.
Will the car parks be busy after the show ends?
Yes. Once the final song hits, everyone heads to the car parks at once. The official Dilworth Street facility will clog fastest. If you want an easier exit, park at Cecil Street Car Park E (5 minutes' walk) where you'll avoid the immediate surge. Alternatively, take your time, grab a drink, let the crowd clear, then head back to the car.
Can I pay for parking by card or phone app?
The venue's own car park (Dilworth Street) takes cash and card on-site. University car parks (Dover Street and Cecil Street) may accept RingGo, PayByPhone, or on-site payment—check their signage when you arrive. Street bays are free but have restriction times. Always bring a card or have cash as backup.
What if the official car park is full?
Dover Street Car Park G is 2 minutes' walk away and usually has availability on Sunday evenings. Cecil Street Car Park E is 5 minutes away if you want even more space. Street parking offers 120 bays across the area—check the Parkwise app for live reports on which are free right now. You won't be stranded.
Not here for this show? See all Manchester Academy parking — car parks, street bays, and every upcoming event.
Know before you go.
Verified tariffs, live space reports, and free access for contributing drivers.