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.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Band On The Wall, Manchester
What's On at Band On The Wall, Manchester
Heartworms
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
Now Wave presents Heartworms at Band On The Wall on 7th December 2025...Forever Manchester Rocks
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Join us for a high-energy battle of the bands event where worker bees from across Manchester will go head to head to win over the crowd and judges....Channel One Sound System UK Tour: Manchester
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
Channel One Sound System hits the road for a massive UK TOUR Strictly good vibes inbound....The Allergies Christmas Party Ft. The Nextmen & Si Cheeba
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 12 December 2025
Festive folly with the funky five-piece, back to rock the bells out of Band On The Wall....Harp & a Monkey
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Award-winning modern folk song and storytelling trio Harp & a Monkey perform traditional and original songs and stories with a heavy bias towards content from their native Greater Manchester. Critically acclaimed, but often criminally u...The Style Councillors - Tribute to The Style Council
Band on the Wall
Saturday 13 December 2025
The Style Councillors are the world's one and only tribute to The Style Council. Formed in 2013 by Darren Fletcher (Paul Weller) and Steve Hayes (Mick Talbot), The Style Councillors have quickly built a loyal fanbase for the group w...Ashley Henry
Band on the Wall
Sunday 14 December 2025
Born and raised in South London, award winning jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, producer, and bandleader Ashley Henry graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2016 and has gone on to perform and collaborate with the likes of Jason Mars...Elephunk in the Room
The Copper Bar
Thursday 18 December 2025
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. ...Trevor Nelson's 90s & 00s RNB Mixtape MANCHESTER : Xmas Party
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Trevor Nelson is back in Manchester for the first time in nearly 12 months for the ultimate 90s & 00s RNB XMAS PARTY...Latin Christmas Fiesta ft. Da Lata + Guacamaya
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Get ready for a night of vibrant festive energy as two outstanding bands take over Band on the Wall for a Latin Christmas Fiesta filled with rhythm, colour and unforgettable live music. Da Lata returns to Manchester with its signature blend...The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025 - Thursday 18 June 2026
? Come on down to The Jazz Room in Manchester! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of this revolutionary genre. Get your tickets no...Da Lata + support
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 22 December 2025
Da Lata is the brainchild of Chris Franck (founding member of London-based trip hop band Smoke City) and DJ Patrick Forge....Baked A La Ska - Ska of Wonder Christmas Party
Band on the Wall
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Baked A La Ska are the heavy heavy sound of Manchester; an 11 piece band of assembled oddballs and pranksters fronted by an unholy trio of singers and featuring one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester with the "chops to make you ...Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club feat. Renegade Brass Band
Soul Central Party 10th Birthday Party
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 28 December 2025
2 Room Event - with DJs playing the Best of Nu/Modern, 80s/90s Soul, Classic R&B and a touch of Reggae and Rare Grooves...Me Gusta Collective + Special guest - New Year's Eve Special
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 31 December 2025
NYE Party with Me Gusta Collective + Friends...Buckle & Boots New Year's Big Bash
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 January 2026
Get ready for a weekend of live country music, dancing, and good times as Buckle & Boots brings a taste of Nashville to Manchester?s iconic Band on the Wall!Join us Friday or Saturday, or for both nights? For a weekend packed with all your ...Buckle & Boots New Year's Big Bash - Honkytonk Roadshow
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 3 January 2026
Kick off 2026 Nashville-style with the Buckle & Boots New Year?s Big Bash ? two nights of live country music, dancing, and good times at Manchester?s iconic Band on the Wall!Enjoy all your favourite Nashville hits performed by some of the U...Very Santana - The Ultimate Celebration of Carlos Santana
Band on the Wall
Saturday 10 January 2026
 Sit back, relax, and enjoy the most beautiful guitar melodies and the amazingly creative, unique, diverse, and very challenging songs of Carlos Santana. All of which are played skilfully by this band of top-quality and musically highly ed...Danielle Nicole with Malina Moye
Sam Esse: It's Gonna Be Alright
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Join Sam Esse for a night of groove and catharsis, to celebrate the release of his new single, 'It's Gonna Be Alright'....The Jazz Room: Tribute to Soul
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 15 January - Thursday 5 March 2026
? The Jazz Room is hosting a night of soul music! With live musicians, stellar vocalists, and a feel-good vibe from start to finish, this is the night out you?ve been waiting for. Get your tickets for The Jazz Room: Tribute to Soul in Manch...Ibibio Sound Machine
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro. Ibibio Sound Machine we...Third Kulture
The Copper Bar
Thursday 22 January 2026
Third Kulture are a hybrid rock-rap band formed in Manchester. The dynamic trio are loud and unapologetically themselves, embodying the essence of diversity, innovation, and cultural fusion. Third Kulture's unique sound draws from all corne...Weetwood Mac - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
Leeds-based Weetwood Mac are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the UK's most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute bands. Comprising of ex-members of Ellen & The Escapades (James Warrender/Ellen Smith/Chris Quick), Wayword Sons guit...The Specials Ltd - Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials. When the original line up ...London Calling - The Clash Tribute
Band on the Wall
Saturday 31 January 2026
The look, sound, attitude, belief, aggression and sincerity is all there. Bringing you 'White man in Hammersmith Palais' - 'Rock The Casbah' - 'White Riot' - 'Lost In The Supermarket' - 'I Fought The Law' - 'Should I Stay Or Should I Go'......The Dream Syndicate
Band on the Wall
Sunday 1 February 2026
When Los Angeles neo-psychedelia rockers Dream Syndicate emerged in the early 80s, frontman Steve Wynn declared that "we're playing music we want to hear because nobody else is doing it" - he added, "I'll comprise on what I eat or where I s...Lauren Jean: Band On The Wall The Copper Bar
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 1 February - Thursday 5 March 2026
After announcing her next single '21st Century', set to release in January 2026 Join Lauren Jean / her band as she talks about the journey shes faced...The Dream Syndicate present Medicine Show in its entirety
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 1 February 2026
The Dream Syndicate will perform their visceral 1984 album Medicine Show on tour in the US and Europe beginning in November 2025 and carrying through March of 2026. The tour will sync with a reissue of Medicine Show (now expanded into a 4-C...Martyn Joseph
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 4 February 2026
A unique talent driven by passion, social awareness and love for his trade, the jaw dropping guitar player has developed a unique percussive style with a powerful show stopping voice, which has seen him dubbed "The Welsh Springsteen". Take ...Brazilian Carnival: Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas + Friends
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 13 February 2026
The heartbeat of Brazil arrives in Manchester. On this special night, Band on the Wall transforms into a temple of rhythm, joy, and passion ? a place where the warmth of Rio meets the soul of the city. Let yourself be carried away by the ir...Brazilian Carnival: Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas + Friends
Thundersmack
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 15 February 2026
Unleashing a sonic whirlwind straight from the heart of New York City?s vibrant musical landscape, Thundersmack is the brainchild of two extraordinary musicians, Michael Wilbur and Leo P. Fusing the gritty energy of NYC subways with inimita...The Cavemen

