WHAT'S ON AT BAND ON THE WALL, MANCHESTER
What's On at Band On The Wall, Manchester
Band On The Wall is a showcase venue for some of the best live music events in the world, celebrating the diverse musical wealth of all cultures and communities. Owned by Inner City Music, an impressive renovation in 2022 saw its capacity increase to 520.
Great live music, producing national tours and international artists are a staple for Band On The Wall, with a reputation for bringing outstanding jazz, blues, folk and international music to the heart of Manchester. They also provide a platform for local artists to make music and to educate themselves via accessible digital content.
Band on the Wall has always been a place to be, and in the 1970’s even hosted the likes of Buzzcocks, The Fall and Joy Division during the punk scene. This multi award winning venue has plenty of shows, events, and productions to look forward to including Talisk, The Jazz Room, Chesney Hawkes, and Soft Machine. Band On The Wall will be hosting the Manchester Folk Festival in March 2026. See what's on at Band On The Wall Manchester below and book tickets online.
Band On The Wall is a showcase venue for some of the best live music events in the world, celebrating the diverse musical wealth of all cultures and communities. Owned by Inner City Music, an impressive renovation in 2022 saw its capacity increase to 520.
Great live music, producing national tours and international artists are a staple for Band On The Wall, with a reputation for bringing outstanding jazz, blues, folk and international music to the heart of Manchester. They also provide a platform for local artists to make music and to educate themselves via accessible digital content.
Band on the Wall has always been a place to be, and in the 1970’s even hosted the likes of Buzzcocks, The Fall and Joy Division during the punk scene. This multi award winning venue has plenty of shows, events, and productions to look forward to including Talisk, The Jazz Room, Chesney Hawkes, and Soft Machine. Band On The Wall will be hosting the Manchester Folk Festival in March 2026. See what's on at Band On The Wall Manchester below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Band On The Wall, Manchester
The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Band On The Wall
Sun 4 Oct 2026 - Sun 21 Feb 2027
What's On at Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sam Browne
Band on the Wall
Wednesday 16 September 2026
'Don't do that - You'll Miss the sunset.' Sam Browne's new poetry show is equal parts hard-hitting and hopeful, with a decent helping of humour in the mix as well. It explores both mental health and masculinity while telling the story of w...Richard Spaven
Band on the Wall
Thursday 17 September 2026
Richard Spaven stands as one of the defining rhythmic voices of the past two decades, shaping the space where jazz, hip hop, club culture and drum and bass intersect. His technical fluency and electronic sensibility have helped redefine mo...Voodoo Room - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream
The Copper Bar
Thursday 17 September 2026
Paying tribute to some of the greatest names in rock history, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream, Voodoo Room are a stunning power-trio featuring some of the UK's finest musicians. Members of the band have played with Massive Attack, Be...Strawberry Guy
Band on the Wall
Friday 18 September 2026
Best known for his 2019 single "Mrs Magic", which gained popularity via TikTok, Welsh indie pop musician Alex Stephens (A.K.A. Strawberry Guy) merely made music out of a love for songwriting while studying at the Liverpool Institute for Pe...Elephunk in the Room
The Copper Bar
Friday 18 September 2026
Showcasing some of the finest local bands, melding disco, funk and jazz together and ending the night with disco classics. Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room, a Rebel Riot Record event. ...
Ultimate Power
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 19 September - Saturday 7 November 2026
Why go anywhere else when you can go to a place where everyone has a sole aim: to embrace the greatest power ballads ever written, all night long. The Ultimate Power DJs will take you on a ride through the very best of the genre: from forg...MarÃa Jose Llergo
Band on the Wall
Sunday 20 September 2026
Maria Jose Llergo is a standout voice in contemporary flamenco, blending traditional roots with modern, urban sounds. Born in rural Pozoblanco, Cordoba, her music is deeply emotional, honoring flamenco tradition while embracing new, innova...
Lusaint
Band on the Wall
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Blending jazz, neo-soul, pop and more, Manchester artist Lucy Hopkins - better known as Lusaint - produces music which feels born from smoky jazz clubs which has seen her compared to Adele, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. S...Jazz Sabbath
Band on the Wall
Thursday 24 September 2026
Created by Adam Wakeman, touring keyboard and guitar player for Black Sabbath (2004-2017) and Ozzy Osbourne band member (2004-present), Jazz Sabbath is a fictional English jazz trio said to be from the late sixties. The band plays jazz ren...
20th Anniversary Tribute to Ali Farke Toure - Samba Touré
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Marking 20 years since the passing of legendary Malian guitarist Ali Farka Tour?, his former bandmate and prot?g? Samba Tour? returns to celebrate the music that shaped his life. After touring the world alongside Ali as a guitarist and bac...Drink The Sea
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 1 October 2026
Drink The Sea is a new supergroup of world-renowned musicians who are considered to be some of the best songwriters in their bands from the 1990s. They include:Peter Buck, the founding guitarist and songwriter for R.E.M. His collaborations...Drink The Sea Manchester Tickets
Limbo Days - How To Get Up and Fly Tour (Manchester)
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 1 October 2026
Soul, jazz, funk and Northern songwriting collide as Limbo Days brings his full band to the stage. Support TBA....
Sixpence None the Richer Manchester Tickets
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
Sixpence None the Richer at Band on the Wall...The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026 - Sunday 21 February 2027
The Jazz Room is a journey back in time to the birthplace of this iconic genre! This live jazz show promises a night of soul, passion, and rhythm. Grab yourself a cocktail from the bar, and watch talented musicians light up the stage. Enjo...Fanfare Ciocarlia
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Fanfare Ciocarlia is one of the world?s greatest gypsy brass bands, a 24-legged Balkan brass beast whose eastern funk groove has torn up halls and festivals across the planet with their balkan brass sound. Their energetic performances and ...Fanfare Ciocărlia
Crash Test Dummies
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
Hailing from Manitoba, Canada, Crash Test Dummies are a Juno Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated folk/alt-rock band. Beginning in 2017, the group reunited for a 25th anniversary tour of its most commercially successful album, "God ...Breabach
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
 Securely ranked among Scotland's most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base. Their 15 year adventure has inclu...Liam Bailey
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
Noted for his soul, reggae, and blues-influenced vocal style, Nottingham singer Liam Bailey is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Chase & Status, performing around the world with the drum and bass duo since 2010. He co-wrote an...
Arab Strap
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Arab Strap's music features frank, unflinching narratives about sex and drugs spoken/sung in a thick Scottish brogue, often backed by drum machines, electronic loops, and sparse guitar melodies. A major part of the Glasgow music scene that...Dave East
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
A strong lyricist adept at telling gritty street narratives, Harlem-based MC Dave East has a style heavily reminiscent of '90s New York hardcore rap while sounding fresh enough to compete with the contemporary hip-hop landscape. After buil...Mica Paris
Band on the Wall
Friday 16 October 2026
Mica Paris, M.B.E. is the queen of British Soul and one of Britain's most versatile and beloved entertainers: a major label recording artist; West End theatre & television actress; best-selling author and BBC broadcaster, all of which have...Pet Needs
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Colchester's PET NEEDS play fractured party music. With explosive live performances of singalong anti-anthems, they began smashing sets on stages throughout the UK, screaming stories of disastrous job interviews, self-destruction and head...Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
The King of New York, Huey Morgan - the original Fun Lovin Criminal - is back playing with his brand new band!All the hit's that you love, are going to be played including - The Fun Lovin Criminal, Scooby Snacks, Loco, Korean Bodega, Love ...Rosie Frater-Taylor
The Copper Bar
Wednesday 21 October 2026
A compelling live performer and one of the most electrifying forces in contemporary crossover music, Rosie Frater-Taylor is a virtuoso guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter of remarkable emotional depth. Equal parts dedicated student of jazz...Personal Trainer
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 22 October 2026
Amsterdam's Personal Trainer is a rock band built around singer/songwriter Willem Smit. Live, they have an ever-shifting line-up with members from bands like Canshaker Pi, Pip Blom, Bull, Steve French, The Klittens, Home Counties and many ...Un-Convention Manchester 2026
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 22 - Friday 23 October 2026
The 116th Un-Convention music industry conference will take place at Band on the Wall in Manchester on Thursday the 22nd and Friday the 23rd October....Montello
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Montello are a four piece indie-rock powerhouse from Wigan, Greater Manchester. Formed in November 2023, they hit the local indie music scene performing small gigs around the North West of England, and have amassed a small but loyal cult ...
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Band On The Wall, Manchester
The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Band On The Wall
Sun 4 Oct 2026 - Sun 21 Feb 2027
