McFly Open Air Summer 2026: Parking at Lincoln, Cardiff, Delamere & More

McFly Take Their Power To Play Outdoors

Fresh from the sold-out Busted vs McFly arena run in 2025, the BRIT Award-winning four-piece bring their biggest open-air tour yet to the UK in 2026. Across June, July and August, Tom, Danny, Harry and Dougie play castles, forests, parklands and city venues from Lincoln to Glasgow, with Scottish alt-rock powerhouses Twin Atlantic and pop trio Remember Monday joining most of the bill.

Expect a career-spanning set — Five Colours in Her Hair, All About You, Star Girl, Obviously and Love Is Easy alongside the louder, guitar-driven material from their latest album Power to Play. Many of the shows are already selling fast, with several official car park tickets selling out alongside standard admission.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the best ways to park at every McFly Open Air Summer 2026 venue, plus public transport alternatives and a tip for locals looking to make some extra income on show nights.

McFly Open Air Summer 2026: Key Dates

• Sunday 14 June 2026 — Lincoln Castle, Lincoln

• Wednesday 17 June 2026 — High Lodge, Thetford Forest

• Thursday 18 June 2026 — British Airways ARC, Wimbledon, London

• Sunday 21 June 2026 — Delamere Forest, Northwich

• Tuesday 23 June 2026 — The Piece Hall, Halifax

• Wednesday 24 June 2026 — The Piece Hall, Halifax

• Thursday 25 June 2026 — Cardiff Castle, Cardiff

• Sunday 28 June 2026 — Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley

• Sunday 5 July 2026 — Rochester Castle, Rochester

• Friday 14 August 2026 — Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath

• Thursday 27 August 2026 — Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

• Friday 28 August 2026 — Leazes Park, Newcastle upon Tyne (Park Series)

• Saturday 29 August 2026 — Chelmsford Summer Series, Chelmsford

Most shows have a 5:00pm or 6:00pm gates time, so peak inbound traffic builds through the late afternoon. Always check your ticket for exact doors and stage times.

McFly at Lincoln Castle (Sun 14 June)

Lincoln Castle sits at the very top of uphill Lincoln, right next to Lincoln Cathedral and just a short walk from the city's restaurants, bars and Bailgate shops. It's a stunning venue — but it's also tucked into a maze of narrow medieval streets where on-street parking is limited, metered and quickly snapped up on event days.

Pre-booking Lincoln Castle parking with JustPark is the simplest way to lock in a space close to the East Gate entrance without circling the one-way system. Spaces start from as little as £0.80/hour in some locations, with options including:

• Driveways in the Bailgate area — within a 2–10 minute walk of the East Gate, ideal if you want to be in and out without facing the steep climb.

• NCP city centre car parks including Central, Brayford Street, Steep Hill, St Rumbold Street and Motherby Lane, all bookable directly through JustPark.

• Driveways on Yarborough Road, Hampton Street and Lytton Street — slightly further out, lower price point, and a manageable walk into the upper town.

Getting to Lincoln Castle by public transport: Lincoln Central station is a 10-minute walk (or short taxi ride) downhill of the castle. Bus routes 7, 8, 17 and 18 run between the bus station — right next to the train station — and stops near the Castle's East Gate. A taxi from the station typically costs around £4.50.

McFly at Cardiff Castle (Thu 25 June)

The Cardiff date is part of the TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live 2026 concert series, with Twin Atlantic and Remember Monday in support. Cardiff Castle sits in the heart of the Welsh capital, with the Principality Stadium, the city centre shops and Cardiff Central station all within a five-minute walk.

That makes it one of the best-connected venues on the tour — and one of the busiest, because the surrounding NCP car parks fill up fast for any major Cardiff event. Pre-booking your Cardiff Castle parking with JustPark gives you the widest choice and the most reliable price. The best-located options include:

• NCP city centre car parks — multiple sites within walking distance of the castle entrance, all bookable in advance through JustPark.

• Private driveways across Cathays, Pontcanna and Riverside — usually cheaper than the multi-storeys and frequently a quicker exit once 10,000+ fans spill onto the same streets at the same time.

• Parking near Cardiff Bay — slightly further out with a short bus or taxi run into the city centre, useful if you're staying overnight in the Bay.

Getting to Cardiff Castle by public transport: Cardiff Central station is around a 10-minute walk to the castle and serves direct trains from across South Wales, the West and London Paddington. Cardiff Queen Street is also nearby. Cardiff Bus services run frequently across the city.

McFly at Delamere Forest (Sun 21 June)

Delamere is part of the Forest Live series, with concerts staged in a clearing deep in the Cheshire woodland between Northwich and Chester. It's a beautiful setting — but it's rural, the road network around it gets congested quickly on show days, and there's no city-centre parking infrastructure to fall back on.

Pre-booking your Delamere Forest parking with JustPark is the most reliable way to avoid the post-show scramble. JustPark gives you access to private driveways and off-street spaces in the surrounding villages, with the best-located options including:

• Cuddington and Sandiway — the closest residential areas to the forest, ideal if you want the shortest possible walk in.

• Cotebrook and Tarporley — a short drive out, often well-priced, and frequently a much faster exit once the show wraps.

• Frodsham and Northwich — useful if you'd rather combine your parking with food and drink before or after the show, with both towns offering plenty of pubs and restaurants within easy reach.

Booking a driveway slightly further from the forest often means a much quicker getaway when 5,000+ fans leave the same single-track lanes at the same time.

And More Open Air Summer 2026 Venues

• Wed 17 June — High Lodge, Thetford Forest: Another Forest Live show, with the same official car park and shuttle bus model as Delamere. JustPark spaces in Brandon, Thetford and the surrounding villages give you a flexible alternative if the official site has sold out.

• Thurs 18 June — British Airways ARC, Olympia, London: A brand-new 3,800-capacity indoor venue above Olympia's West Hall in west London (W14), part of the £1.3 billion Olympia redevelopment. McFly are one of the first artists to play it, with the venue itself only opening two days earlier. JustPark spaces in West Kensington, Hammersmith, Earl's Court and Shepherd's Bush put you within easy walking distance, or take the District line / Overground to Kensington (Olympia), or the Piccadilly line to Earl's Court and walk across.

• Tue 23 & Wed 24 June — The Piece Hall, Halifax: Two back-to-back nights at the historic 18th-century courtyard venue. JustPark spaces across Halifax town centre and nearby Sowerby Bridge are usually well-priced, with Halifax station around a 5-minute walk away.

• Sun 28 June — Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley: Another Forest Live show with an official car park ticket option. JustPark spaces in Rugeley, Hednesford and Cannock give you a backup, with a short drive in afterwards.

• Sun 5 July — Rochester Castle, Rochester: Pre-book parking across Rochester High Street, the riverside and Strood — the High Street car parks and station-side options work especially well for a quick exit. Rochester station is a short walk from the castle grounds.

• Fri 14 Aug — Borde Hill Gardens, Haywards Heath: The Feeling and Remember Monday open the show at this West Sussex country estate. JustPark spaces in and around Haywards Heath and Cuckfield are the practical option, with Haywards Heath station a short drive away.

• Thu 27 Aug — Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow: A south-side Glasgow park venue. JustPark spaces across Strathbungo, Battlefield and Mount Florida give you a manageable walk in, with Queen's Park rail station and the M77 both close by.

• Fri 28 Aug — Leazes Park, Newcastle upon Tyne: A Park Series show in the heart of the city, just north of the city centre and a short walk from Haymarket Metro and Newcastle Central station. JustPark spaces across Jesmond, Spital Tongues, Arthur's Hill and Heaton give you easy walk-in options, with later finishes (curfew is 22:30) usually fine to book.

• Sat 29 Aug — Chelmsford Summer Series, Chelmsford: A weekend closer in Essex. Pre-book driveways and off-street parking across Chelmsford city centre and the suburbs, with Chelmsford station and direct trains from London Liverpool Street as the easy public-transport option.

Live Near One of These Venues? Earn Extra Income This Summer

You don't need a McFly ticket to benefit from the tour. With thirteen outdoor shows across nearly three months — many of them in smaller towns and rural areas where parking is scarce — residents living near any of the venues can cash in on demand by renting out their driveway or private parking space.

Whether it's a single night or several across the run, listing on JustPark is free, takes just a few minutes to set up and puts you in full control. You choose when your space is available and set your own price, with the scheduled pricing tool automatically charging more on high-demand event nights and less on quieter days.

Secure Your McFly Open Air Summer Parking Today

Don't leave it to chance. Spaces near every venue on McFly's Open Air Summer 2026 tour will fill up fast — especially at the castle and forest venues where official car parks are limited and demand is high. Pre-book your JustPark space early and arrive ready to enjoy the show.