WHAT'S ON AT THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER
The Blues Kitchen Manchester is situated in the heart of Manchester on Quay Street and is the perfect place for live music, blues, DJ’s, drinks, food, and atmosphere. After opening in 2021, it has fast become a favourite Mancunian hotspot, with drinks parties, bottomless brunches, karaoke rooms, private dining rooms, and party nights.
This 500 capacity venue, opposite the Opera House Manchester, is a great venue to stop by for food, drink, and fun either before or after your favourite theatre show or musical, or just for a night out on its own.
There are plenty of events to choose from including Live Blues & Soul, Tequilla Tuesdays, Hiphop Afrobeats and R&B, Let’s Dance: Bowie Bday Bash, Arctic Monkeys On Brass, Sol And The Gang, and Marc Broussard. To enjoy more of The Blues Kitchen Manchester, you can look below for upcoming events and book online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen
Fri 19 Dec 2025 - Fri 14 Aug 2026
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen
Sat 20 Dec 2025 - Sat 15 Aug 2026
What's On at The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025 - Friday 14 August 2026
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025 - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....Let's Dance: Bowie's Birthday Bash
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 8 January 2026
This January, 'Let's Dance', as we celebrate the cultural and musical icon, David Bowie, with a birthday bash like no other....Erykah Badu v Jill Scott Tribute
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Celebrate two of neo-soul's greatest voices with a live performance of their greatest hits, back-to-back with a full live band of Manchester's finest musicians. Led by the city's own soul/R&B starlet Mali Hayes, Zee Musiq and Pops Roberts, ...Lords of the Underground
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 22 January 2026
Lords of the Underground - the iconic Newark hip hop trio - take over the concert hall....BrassWerk - A 10-Piece Brass Band Perform Arctic Monkeys
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
 A 10-piece brass band perform Arctic Monkeys favourites. From the foot-stomping 'Do I Wanna Know?' and 'R U Mine?' to the clever lyricism of 'Arabella' and 'I Wanna Be Yours', 'I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor', 'Mardy Bum', and 'W...Arctic Monkeys on Brass (20 Years of Whatever People Say I Am..)
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
In January we celebrate 20 years of one of the most iconic debut albums of any band...Philip Lassiter
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 4 February 2026
This February, The Blues Kitchen Manchester welcomes Philip Lassiter, 11-time Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer...CubaVida - Havana Música: A Celebration of Cuban Music
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 5 February 2026
Take a trip to Havana for one night only with the romantic rhythms, inspiring percussion and rich and colourful sounds of Cuba. Featuring the best salsa, rumba, Latin jazz and more, Jesus Batallan - the beating heart of Manchester's Cuban ...Havana Música: A Cuban Celebration
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 5 February 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Havana M?sica: A Cuban Celebration?Tickets for Havana M?sica: A Cuban Celebration can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. When and where is Havana M?sica: A Cuban Celebration performing?Havana M?sic...Verb T
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 12 February 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Verb T?Tickets for Verb T can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. When and where is Verb T performing?Verb T will perform on:27 February 2026 ? London Jazz CafeHow much are tickets for Verb T?Ticket...Talib Kweli
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Monday 23 February 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Talib Kweli?Tickets for Talib Kweli can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. When is Talib Kweli playing?Talib Kweli is playing at ?London Jazz Cafe (Matinee) on 22 February 2026 at 5:00 PMLondon Jaz...Celebrating The Life of DAngelo
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 February 2026
This February, we celebrate the life of R&B and neo-soul pioneer DAngelo....Lute
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Lute - the North Carolina rapper signed to Dreamville Records, comes to The Blues Kitchen Manchester this March....Sol & The Gang
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 4 - Thursday 5 March 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Sol & The Gang?Tickets for Sol & The Gang are available safely and securely via Eventim UK. When are Sol & The Gang playing?Sol & The Gang will be performing on the following date:5th March 2026 ? The Blues Kitch...Sol & The Gang (New Date Added)
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Sol and The Gang have lit up stages across the country with their high-energy, genre bending live shows...Sol & The Gang
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 5 March 2026
Sol and The Gang have lit up stages across the country with their high-energy, genre bending live shows...Samm Henshaw
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
South London-bred singer/songwriter Samm Henshaw is a truly singular artist fully embracing his unpredictable nature. Centered on the commanding vocal presence he's shown in touring with the likes of Chance the Rapper, Untidy Soul captures ...Oscar Jerome
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Born in Norwich, Oscar Jerome studied at London's Trinity Laban before establishing his name as one of London's most favoured Jazz musicians. Following in his Father's footsteps as a guitarist, he quickly learnt the basics and became hooked...Oscar Jerome Manchester The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Scruff of the Neck presentsOscar JeromeSongwriter, guitarist, vocalist and producer Oscar Jerome has recently released his third solo album, The Fork - an introspective and richly layered record that blends his lyrical guitar style with sop...Colin Stetson
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
This April, The Blues Kitchen Manchester welcomes Colin Stetson - the boundary-pushing saxophonist and composer....9th Wonder
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Sunday 19 April 2026
9th WonderSuper Producer for Little Brother, Jay-Z, Drake, Anderson Park, Rapsody, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Destiny?s Child & morePlus Konny Kon (Children of Zeus)For a very special one-off event The Doctor?s Orders bring supe...9th Wonder (Little Brother)
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Sunday 19 April 2026
For a very special one-off event The Doctor's Orders bring super producer 9th Wonder to Manchester....How to get to The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen
Fri 19 Dec 2025 - Fri 14 Aug 2026
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen
Sat 20 Dec 2025 - Sat 15 Aug 2026




