Faithless will headline a major open-air live show at Barton Aerodrome in Manchester on Friday, July 3, 2026, as part of the newly launched Barton Live summer concert series. The 14+ event will see gates open at 17:00, last entry at 20:00, and the show concluding at 23:00.
The performance promises a full-scale live set from the legendary electronic act in a rare outdoor setting, giving Faithless the space to deliver their signature fusion of electronic power, live instrumentation, and emotionally resonant songwriting. With a catalogue that has shaped global dance music culture for three decades, fans can expect era-defining anthems including “Insomnia,” “God Is A DJ,” and “Salva Mea.”
For the show, Barton Aerodrome will be transformed with bespoke staging alongside immersive sound and lighting production, creating a large-scale concert experience at one of the North West’s most distinctive open-air venues. The event arrives at a milestone moment for Faithless, who are celebrating 30 years at the forefront of electronic music. Across their career, the group has earned multiple UK Top 10 singles, six Top 5 albums, three UK Number One records, and global sales exceeding 20 million.
Formed in the mid-1990s and riding the momentum of their latest critically acclaimed album Champion Sound, Faithless remain one of the most influential and enduring acts in electronic music. Now fronted by founding members Sister Bliss and Rollo, the group continues to evolve as a commanding live force, carrying forward the spirit of unity and connection that has long defined their music.
The Manchester date is part of Barton Live, a new four-day open-air concert series launching this summer at Barton Aerodrome in Eccles. Designed as a curated run of major outdoor shows rather than a single festival-style event, the series positions the historic aerodrome as a new destination for large-scale live music in the region. The wider lineup includes David Gray, Craig David Presents, and Electric Heart Festival, which features The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, Toploader, and Dodgy.
With early evening finishes, a vast grassed layout, on-site parking, and strong transport links, Barton Aerodrome offers an accessible and atmospheric setting for summer concerts, appealing to music fans of all ages.
Ticket prices vary by event, with full details available via the official Barton Live website.