Your guide to Summer 2025’s biggest events and where to park for less. From sold-out stadium shows to city-wide festivals, here’s how to make the most of the season with convenient parking and exclusive discounts.
Summer 2025 is shaping up to be packed with major events across the UK, ranging from headline concerts you’ve been waiting months to attend, to community celebrations taking over the streets. In support, we’re offering exclusive parking discounts at nearby Q-Park sites to help you enjoy the best of music, comedy, and culture. Whether you already have tickets or are planning a last-minute trip, explore how you can save on parking to get the most out of your experiences!
Ricky Gervais | 26th July
Ricky Gervais brings his sharp wit to First Direct Arena for a night of stand-up that’s sure to pack the house. Whether you're a long-time fan or just love smart, unapologetic comedy, it's not one to miss.
We’re offering an exclusive deal at Q-Park The Light, where you can receive 8 hours of parking for more than half price, so you’ve got time for dinner and drinks beyond just the show itself!
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Oasis Tour | July 11th, 12th, 16th & 19th
Oasis make their legendary return to Manchester this July with four highly anticipated shows at Heaton Park. Fans can expect unforgettable nights filled with iconic anthems, massive crowds, and the unmistakable energy that only Oasis bring to the stage.
Avoid the hassle on the day by pre-booking your parking. Use code OASISMCR to get 10% off at Q-Park Bury and selected Manchester city centre locations on event dates.
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Peter Kay | 25th July, 19th September
Comedy legend Peter Kay continues his long-awaited comeback tour with multiple dates at the Manchester AO Arena this summer. Q-Park Deansgate North is just a few minutes' walk from the AO Arena, making it the perfect place to park for the show. With our exclusive parking offer available on event nights, you can pre-book your space and enjoy your parking for half the price. Take your time exploring the city, discover a new dinner spot, and soak up the atmosphere before the laughs begin.
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From soul legends to Southern rock icons, Utilita Arena Birmingham is set to host an incredible run of live performances in 2025. Whether you're into timeless ballads, symphonic rock, or classic Motown, there's something for every music fan. Don't miss your chance to see Lynyrd Skynyrd, Smokey Robinson, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Stevie Wonder, and more take the stage in one of the UK’s top live music venues.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO | July 4th, 5th
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Stevie Wonder | July 7th
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Smokey Robinson | July 8th
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Lynyrd Skynyrd | July 16th
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Wimbledon Tennis Championship London | June 30th – July 13th
Wimbledon is the UK’s biggest sport event, attracting more than half a million attendances each year. Renowned for its rich traditions, electric atmosphere, and world-class tennis, it’s a cornerstone of the British summer season.
Q-Park is offering 10% off parking for the duration of the Championship across all London Q-Parks, pre-book your parking with the code 30LOVE for your exclusive discount.
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Pride Parade | July 5th
This year’s biggest Pride Parade in London kicks off at the start of July, continuing the spirit of Pride Month and transforming the city into a vibrant celebration of love, unity, and equality. Expect colourful streets, powerful moments, and an atmosphere that brings communities together from all walks of life.
Book your parking online today with discount code PRIDE25 for 10% across all London Q-Parks around the event dates.
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Hyde Park comes to life this June and July with two major events drawing crowds from across the country. Whether you're heading to the Darts Championship or catching your favourite artists at British Summer Time Festival, we've got your parking sorted.
British Summer Time (BST) Festival | 27th June – 13th July
BST returns to Hyde Park for another year of unforgettable live music in the heart of London. With a stellar 2025 lineup featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Zach Bryan, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, and Noah Kahan, it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the summer. Get 15% off at Q-Park Queensway and Knightsbridge between the 26th of June and 14th of July with the code BST2025.
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Hyde Park Darts Championship | 8th July
Step up to the oche at Hyde Park this July as the Darts Championship brings the heat. Pre-book parking using code BULLSEYE15 for 15% off your parking at Q-Park Queensway and Knightsbridge. Valid on the 8th July 2025 only.
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Reading Festival | 21st Aug – 24th Aug
One of the UK’s biggest music weekends returns this August as Reading Festival takes over Richfield Avenue with a huge lineup and thousands of fans expected each day. From headliners such as Hozier, Chappell Roan, Bring Me The Horizon, Limp Bizkit and Travis Scott, it’s the perfect way to close out festival season.
Q-Park Chatham Place car park provides safe and secure nearby parking for Reading Festival. The 586 capacity car park is only a 12 minute walk from the festival and allows you to make a quick getaway after the event by avoiding the heavy traffic coming from the official Reading Festival car park.
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TRNSMT Festival | July 11th – 13th
TRNSMT returns to Glasgow Green this July, bringing three days of live music from a wide genre of artists to the heart of the city. With a packed lineup and big crowds expected, it’s one of Scotland’s biggest music weekends of the year.
Make your festival experience even easier by planning ahead. Pre-book your parking online and use promo code TRNSMT15 for 15% off at selected Q-Park sites in Glasgow during the event dates.
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About Q-Park
Q-Park is a leading off-street parking infrastructure owner and operator with well-managed commercial parking facilities across seven western European countries. We operate off-street parking spaces we own, have under concession or with long-term lease contracts from public and private landlords. We focus on off-street purpose-built parking facilities at strategic locations. We operate more than 5,300 parking facilities comprising over 1 million parking spaces in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark. Based on publicly available industry data for our competitors, we estimate that we are a top three player, based on the estimated off-street revenues, in all the countries in which we operate. Q-Park also has numerous mobility hubs which provide access to a variety of mobility solutions. We house and support a range of activities from last mile logistics, electric vehicle charging, micromobility and car sharing services which help support urban accessibility, sustainability and liveability.
