It's going to be travel chaos this weekend in Manchester as TfGM issues advice and expected peak times

Manchester is bracing itself for what is set to be another busy day of travel as thousands are expected to attend huge events across the city on Saturday including Manchester Pride and Noel Gallagher’s gig in Wythenshawe.

Manchester Pride’s annual Parade will take place in the city centre as thousands of people take part in the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Following that, Manchester Pride will continue in Manchester’s Gay Village with a host of free and ticketed events taking place throughout the weekend.

Manchester United will also be playing Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday, with kick-off at 3pm. In addition, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will be performing at Wythenshawe Park, with support from Primal Scream and Future Islands. Doors to the huge gig will open from 2pm.

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TfGM has said that trams and buses are expected to be busiest between 12pm and 2.30pm and between 5pm and 7pm around St Peter’s Square, Deansgate and Old Trafford. The Metrolink Airport line, which includes the stop at Wythenshawe Park, is also expected to be busy throughout the day as fans head to see the former Oasis star live.

There will also be some strike action on Saturday, which is expected to lead to an impact on bus and train services throughout the day. Whilst Stagecoach have since called off their industrial action, RMT strikes will see only a limited number of First Buses in operation throughout the weekend.

TfGM have said the Outer Ring Road (M60), along with key routes towards the city centre, Wythenshawe Park and Old Trafford, are also set to be heavily congested. Due to the United game, roads from