Swinton Sounds

Swinton Sounds is back with a full weekend of free live music and pop-up events across the town. Friday 30 May to Sun 1 June 2025

Returning for its third year, Swinton Sounds is back with another weekend of FREE pop-up music, performance and fun, taking audiences on a journey spanning the park, the pub, the precinct, and the town’s Grand Palais. No tickets needed, just turn up!

•    Friday 30 May, 12pm to 3pm, Arts Let Loose

Free community Zine making workshop for musical souls with The CALL Collective

12pm to 1.30pm Adults only
1.30pm to 3pm Family friendly

Learn how to design & create your own personal zine 

*please bring with you any special papers, materials and ephemera that you would like to use

Location address: Arts Let Loose, 69-73, The Parade, Swinton, Salford M27 4BD

•    Friday 30 May, 7.30pm to 10pm, Swinton Grand Palais

Kick things off with a dancefloor-filling set from Manchester’s own Untold Orchestra - a unique five-piece ensemble reimagining classic dancefloor anthems with a funky twist.

Location address: Swinton Grand Palais, 1 Station Rd, Swinton, Salford M27 6AH

•    Saturday 31 May, 12pm to 3pm, Swinton Square

Yemi → 12.15pm to 12.45pm
Kike Ade → 1.15pm to 1.45pm
Amatiime → 2.15pm to 2.45pm

Swinton Square will be buzzing with talent, hosted by the fabulous Judy Brush, featuring live sets from Yemi & The Jam Jivers, Kiké, Amatiime, and DJ crew Good Afternoon.

Families can enjoy interactive street theatre from Walk the Plank, plus hands-on workshops with Manchester’s Little Artists and Arts Let Loose.

Location address: Swinton Square, Chorley Rd, Swinton, Salford M27 4BH

 •    Saturday 31 May, 6pm to 9pm

Evening vibes take over The Swinton Hop House and The Wobbly Stool, where you can catch sets from Evie Moran, Mathew Kerry, Bennettiscoming, Rory Green, Isaac Malibu, and Alf Whitby.

The Swinton Hop House, 6pm to 9pm

Evie Moran → 6.30pm to 7pm
Mathew Kerry → 7.30pm to 8pm
Bennettiscoming → 8.30pm to 9pm

Location address: The Swinton Hop House, 1 Pendlebury Rd, Swinton, Salford M27 4AG

Wobbly Stool, 6pm to 9pm

Rory Green → 6pm to 6.30pm
Alf Whitby → 7pm to 7.30pm
Isaac Malibu → 8pm to 8.30pm

Location address: Wobbly Stool, 233 Manchester Rd, Swinton, Salford M27 4TT

•    Sunday 1 June, 1pm to 5pm, Victoria Park

Head to Victoria Park for an uplifting afternoon hosted by Jenna G, featuring Sens Sagna & The Kajamor Family, genre-blending band Madame Claude, and the ever-glamorous Ghetto Fabulous.

Expect live DJ sets, family-friendly catwalk shows, and a colourful parade led by Stealing Sheep’s iconic marching band. Plus, creative workshops with Clay Life, face painting, and well-being activities from Salford Mad Pride. 

Ghetto Fabulous Family Show → 1.30pm to 2pm
Madame Claude → 2.30pm to 3pm
Sens Sagna & the Kajamor Family → 3.30pm to 4.15pm

DJ - Meme Gold → Between Acts
Host - Jenna G → Between Acts

Location address: Victoria Park, Swinton Hall Rd, Swinton, Salford M27 4UR

Food & Drink

Tuck into tasty street-food and enjoy a drink from some of Swinton’s best bars. The Hive community hub will also be open throughout the weekend for refreshments.

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Part of the Swinton Vision events and engagement project.