Craig David joins the list of huge names announced to play at the Barton Aerodrome this summer.
Following the release of his new album in the summer of 2025 and run of intimate shows around the UK, the 7 Days singer will head to the Salford airfield on Saturday 4th of July 2026.
He will return to the Aerodrome after playing there in summer 2023 alongside artists such as Nathan Dawe.
David brings his TS5 show which blend house, garage and R&B – he promises an ‘amazing night’.
The open-air performance will include Craig David classics alongside modern club cuts and exclusive TS5 edits.
Craig David joins two other events that have been announced to be playing at the Barton aerodrome. David Gray and indie rock festival Electric Heat.
These shows are part of the concept Barton LIVE: “A brand-new live music series bringing major artists to one of the city’s most distinctive venues. Big production, open skies and unforgettable atmosphere.”
Craig David fans on Reddit said: “This is amazing, should be good for the aerodrome and putting the venue on the map. Craig David is such a good artist, and the massive name will surely gain a great reaction from fans not just in Manchester.”
“So excited to hear his classic hits, can’t wait.”
Craig David is widely seen as one of the pioneers who put UK R&B and garage on the global map. He influenced artists who followed in the UK pop scene.
Tickets go on sale for the show at 9am on Friday the 30th of January.
