Capital Manchester live
Manchester's No.1 Hit Music Station
Capital Manchester at a glance
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About Capital Manchester
Capital Manchester is the hit music station for Manchester and the North West, broadcasting on 102.0 FM. As part of Capital, the UK's number one hit music network, it plays the biggest chart hits and newest releases, with local news and travel for the region. On this page you can listen to Capital Manchester live online for free.
From Galaxy to Capital
The 102.0 FM frequency in Manchester was home to Galaxy, a dance and pop station that was hugely popular in the city during the 2000s. In January 2011 its owner Global relaunched Galaxy as Capital, as part of the creation of a national Capital network that now reaches listeners across much of the UK. Capital Manchester later took on a wider role across the North West, serving listeners in Manchester and Lancashire. Global also owns Heart, Smooth, Radio X, LBC and Classic FM.
What you will hear
Capital plays pop, dance, R&B and hip hop from the artists at the top of the charts, from Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift to Calvin Harris and the newest breakthrough acts. Capital Breakfast is broadcast across the network with music, celebrity interviews and big competitions, while regional news and travel bulletins keep Manchester listeners informed about what is happening locally. Capital is also famous for its big live events, including the Summertime Ball and the Jingle Bell Ball, and Manchester has its own proud place in pop history.
How to listen to Capital Manchester
Tune your FM radio to 102.0 to hear Capital in Manchester. It is also available on DAB digital radio, smart speakers and the Global Player app. The quickest way is to press play above, and the Capital Manchester live stream starts straight away on your phone, tablet or computer. If you are in the North West, you may also enjoy Hits Radio Manchester, Radio X, Smooth Radio North West, Heart North West and BBC Radio Manchester, all on our site.
For the biggest hits in the North West, Capital Manchester on 102.0 FM keeps the party going.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere, at 128 kbps
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to Capital Manchester live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
Capital Manchester plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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Capital Manchester broadcasts on 102.0 FM, and is also on DAB digital radio and online.
Yes. Press play at the top of this page to listen to Capital Manchester live for free on any device.
The 102.0 FM frequency was home to Galaxy until Global relaunched it as Capital in January 2011.
Capital Manchester is owned by Global, which also runs Heart, Smooth, Radio X and LBC.
Yes. You can listen to Capital Manchester live for free here on UK Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. Capital Manchester plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open Capital Manchester here on UK Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Pop station meanwhile. UK Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.