UP with Grace Sands

Manchester's Summer Open-Air House & Disco Party

Join us for a sun-soaked day-to-night celebration of house music, disco, funk, acid house and electronic grooves at one of Manchester's most welcoming outdoor dance events. Expect quality music, great energy and an inclusive crowd as we dance from afternoon sunshine through to late evening.

Following a series of successful events across the city, UP welcomes special guest Grace Sands - a true house music pioneer and former member of the legendary DiY Sound System. With decades at the forefront of underground dance music, Grace is a resident at London's iconic Adonis and a regular favourite at Glastonbury Festival's renowned NYC Downlow. Her uplifting sets have taken her around the world, from the USA and Japan to Australia and New Zealand, earning a reputation for bringing people together through exceptional music and positive dancefloor energy.

Joining the lineup are Manchester favourites Supernature Disco, known for their infectious blend of disco, funk, house and dancefloor classics that never fail to get a crowd moving.

Completing the bill are SoulSoup Records DJs Adam Be and Neil Matthews, alongside UP residents Morgy and Paul Smith, delivering a soundtrack that moves effortlessly from soulful daytime grooves to peak-time house music and late-evening dancefloor moments.

Whether you're a dedicated house music fan, disco lover, seasoned clubber or simply looking for a unique summer event in Manchester, UP offers the perfect setting to connect, dance and celebrate with like-minded people.

Expect:

• Open-air day-to-night party atmosphere
• House, disco, funk, acid house and electronic music
• Special guest Grace Sands (DiY Sound System, Adonis, NYC Downlow)
• Manchester's finest DJs and selectors
• Friendly, mature and music-loving crowd
• LGBTQ+ friendly and inclusive environment
• Safe, welcoming space for everyone

UP is proud to create events built around community, connection and a shared love of great music. Everyone is welcome.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, harassment, racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism or bigotry of any kind.