Hits Radio Live 2026: Where to Park in Manchester and Birmingham
Your complete guide to parking for Hits Radio Live 2026 in Manchester and Birmingham.
Hits Radio Live 2026 Parking Guide: Co-op Live Manchester and bp pulse LIVE Birmingham
Two nights, two arenas and one of the biggest pop line-ups of the year. Hits Radio Live lands at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham on Friday 20th November and Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday 21st November 2026, and the Manchester show has already sold out. That means tens of thousands of fans heading for the same roads at the same time on a November evening. Book your parking now and you'll pull up knowing exactly where you're going, while everyone else is still circling.
Both shows are hosted by Hits Radio's Fleur East, Gemma Atkinson and Marvin Humes, with Kimberly Wyatt playing an exclusive DJ set on both nights. Here's who's on the bill:
Hits Radio Live Manchester (Co-op Live, Saturday 21st November): Take That, Jason Derulo, Tom Grennan, Paloma Faith, James Blunt, Blue, Katy B and December 10.
Hits Radio Live Birmingham (bp pulse LIVE, Friday 20th November): Jason Derulo, Sugababes, The Script, Tinie Tempah, John Newman, Clementine Douglas and December 10.
From 'Never Forget' and 'All Rise' to 'Talk Dirty', 'Push The Button' and 'Pass Out', it's a night built for singing along at full volume, so the last thing you want is a parking headache at either end of it.
Hits Radio Live 2026 Tickets and Show Times
Hits Radio Live Manchester is sold out. If you missed out, only use official resale routes and be wary of tickets offered on social media, where scams are common in the run-up to sold-out shows.
Hits Radio Live Birmingham tickets are still available through the official ticketing partner for Hits Radio Live Birmingham, but they're expected to go fast.
Manchester timings: doors open at 18:00 and the show starts at 19:00.
Birmingham timings: doors open at 17:00 and the show starts promptly at 19:25.
Finish time: both shows will finish by 23:00.
Age restrictions: in seated areas, anyone aged 14 or under must be with an adult aged 18 or over. Under-14s aren't allowed in standing areas, and 15 and 16-year-olds in standing areas must be accompanied by an adult.
Both arenas use walk-through metal detectors and bag searches, and bags must be no bigger than A4. Build in extra time to get through security so you don't miss the opening act.
Book Hits Radio Live Parking
Pre-booking a private driveway or off-street space with JustPark is the simplest way to take the stress out of the night:
Arrive knowing your space is waiting — no driving around side streets hunting for a spot as doors open.
Choose the price and distance that suit you, from spaces a short walk from the arena to cheaper options a little further out.
Extend your booking from the app if the encore runs late or you decide to stay for a bite after the show.
Skip inflated on-the-night prices at pop-up car parks by locking in your rate in advance.
Get away faster by parking on quieter residential streets away from the main crowds.
Parking for Hits Radio Live Manchester at Co-op Live
Co-op Live sits on the Etihad Campus in east Manchester, right next to the Etihad Stadium. As one of the UK's largest indoor arenas, with a capacity of more than 23,000, a sold-out night here puts serious pressure on the surrounding streets.
Book your parking near Co-op Live in advance and you can choose from private driveways and off-street spaces within a 5 to 20-minute walk of the arena.
Look at neighbouring areas such as Beswick, Clayton, Miles Platting, Ancoats and New Islington, where residential spaces let you avoid the worst of the traffic around the campus.
Sat nav: use the venue address, 1 Sports City Way, M11 3DU.
Don't chance unrestricted on-street parking around the Etihad Campus — enforcement officers have issued parking tickets on the surrounding streets on event nights, so a pre-booked space is the safest way to avoid a Penalty Charge Notice.
Staying over? Find overnight parking in Manchester if you're making a weekend of it, with multi-day bookings available.
Park Nearby and Hop on the Tram to Co-op Live
If you'd rather park closer to the city centre, the Metrolink is a quick final leg. Trams on the Ashton line stop at Etihad Campus, directly next to the venue, and run every 7.5 minutes from the city centre, until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
From Manchester Piccadilly: a 10-minute tram ride direct to Etihad Campus, or around 25 minutes on foot via the signposted, step-free CityLink walking route through Ancoats, New Islington and Holt Town.
From Manchester Victoria: around 30 minutes by tram, changing at Piccadilly.
From St Peter's Square (near Oxford Road): around 12 minutes by tram to Etihad Campus.
From Ashburys station: a 10-minute walk to the Etihad Campus.
After the show, Velopark and Holt Town tram stops close to manage crowds, so plan to use Etihad Campus stop if you're heading back by tram.
Parking for Hits Radio Live Birmingham at bp pulse LIVE
bp pulse LIVE sits on the NEC campus in Solihull, right by the M42, with a capacity of around 15,600. It's a Friday show, so expect evening rush-hour traffic on the approach roads as well as event crowds.
Reserve a space near bp pulse LIVE ahead of time to secure private driveways and off-site spaces in nearby areas.
Sat nav: use the venue address, Perimeter Road, B40 1NT.
Birmingham's Clean Air Zone only covers the city centre inside the A4540 Middleway, so driving to the NEC via the M42 won't trigger the daily charge — just avoid detouring through the city centre if your vehicle isn't compliant.
Park Nearby and Take the Train to bp pulse LIVE
bp pulse LIVE is right next to Birmingham International station, so parking a short train ride away is an easy option.
Find parking near Birmingham International Station if you want to park as close as possible to the NEC end of the journey.
From Marston Green: park near Marston Green and take the train one stop to Birmingham International.
From Birmingham city centre: book parking near Birmingham New Street — trains to Birmingham International take around 10 to 12 minutes, with several services an hour.
Hits Radio Live FAQs
What time does Hits Radio Live Manchester finish?
Both Hits Radio Live shows will finish by 23:00. In Manchester, doors open at 18:00 and the show starts at 19:00.
Who is on the Hits Radio Live Manchester line-up?
Take That, Jason Derulo, Tom Grennan, Paloma Faith, James Blunt, Blue, Katy B and December 10 will perform at Co-op Live on Saturday 21st November 2026.
Can I still get Hits Radio Live Manchester tickets?
The Co-op Live show has sold out. Tickets for Hits Radio Live Birmingham on Friday 20th November were still on sale at the time of writing.
Is there accessible parking for Hits Radio Live?
Yes. JustPark lets you filter for accessible spaces when you search, so you can book a space that suits your needs near either arena.
Can I extend my parking if I stay late after Hits Radio Live?
Yes. You can extend your booking in a few taps in the JustPark app, subject to the space's availability.
Live Near Co-op Live or bp pulse LIVE? Rent Out Your Driveway on Hits Radio Live Night
Even if you're not going to the show yourself, a sold-out night in Manchester and a packed Friday at the NEC mean thousands of drivers looking for somewhere to park. If you live in Beswick, Clayton, Ancoats or the wider M11 area, or around Marston Green, Bickenhill and Solihull, your empty driveway could be earning on both nights.
Rent out your driveway with JustPark — it's free to list and you stay in control of when your space is available.
Earn more on event nights: hosts living near sports grounds and music arenas earn on average 57% more each yearthan those who don't.
Set a higher rate for show nights using Scheduled Pricing, so you can price for peak demand on 20th and 21st November.
Get Ready for Hits Radio Live 2026
Whether you're belting out 'Never Forget' with Take That in Manchester or 'Hall of Fame' with The Script in Birmingham, Hits Radio Live is a night you'll want to enjoy from the very first song.
Book your parking ahead with JustPark, skip the scramble for a space, and arrive relaxed, on time and ready to sing every word.
