This weekend is the last chance for music-lovers to visit Manchester’s brilliant music-themed MCR Live ’25 pop-up market on St Peter’s Square, in place for the duration of Oasis’s iconic homecoming gigs, and to help celebrate a sensational summer of live music in the city.
Up and running for the last fortnight on the square alongside the stunning Cathedral of Sound installation by artist Lazerian – part of the fabulous Music for the Senses art trail – and the Oasis Live ’25 official fan store and flagship merchandise stand, the MCR Live ’25 pop-up market has been buzzing from the off and is definitely worth a visit.
From vintage finds to bucket hats and iconic Manchester merch, the market brings together local makers, artists and indie traders in a celebration of Manchester music, style, and city pride. With music-inspired prints, handmade jewellery, limited-edition Oasis-themed gifts and more, the market has been doing a roaring trade and offers something for everyone – collectors, curious browsers, or those after something unique.
With food trucks also offering food and drink to go, the market is a great place to have a browse and soak up the fantastic atmosphere of the city before checking out some of the other brilliant things happening across the city as part of MCR Live ’25.
As well as the fantastic Music for the Senses art trail – with more than 50 fabulous artworks made from guitars all across the city as well a whole series of guitars on show that have been donated by famous faces including Oasis – this weekend also sees block parties in the Northern Quarter on Saturday and Sunday, a whole day of Oasis-themed activities at Central Library including a performance by Oasis tribute band Noasis, and party vibes this weekend and through the summer at the MCR Live Hub bar on Piccadilly Gardens.
Councillor Garry Bridges, Deputy Leader, Manchester City Council, said: “St Peter’s Square looks amazing at the moment and the pop-up market is brilliant and well worth a visit before it closes. The atmosphere across the city centre has been off the scale over the last fortnight. There’s bucket hats everywhere you look, with venues, clubs, bars, and shops all getting involved in celebrating the massive contribution that music makes to the city with a fantastic line-up of music-themed events and activities for everyone to enjoy.”
The MCR Live ’25 pop-up market is open every day from 10 am – 6 pm, though some stalls may stay open longer. Last day of trading at the market is this Sunday 20 July.
Find out more about what’s happening in Manchester as part of MCR Live ’25
