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
Cookin’ on 3 Burners
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
AGMP Concerts presentsCOOKIN' ON 3 BURNERS+ special guests: TBC...La Perla
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
La Perla is a percussion and vocal trio from Bogot?, inspired by the traditional sounds of Colombia?s Caribbean coast and influenced by a range of rhythms including Dominican merengue, champeta, punk, hip- hop, and beatboxing. Formed in 201...Yellowman & The Upper Cut
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 9 July 2026
Dancehall legend Yellowman, born Winston Foster in Kingston, Jamaica, is celebrated for his vibrant style and trailblazing contributions to reggae and dancehall music.?Rising to fame in the early 1980s, he captivated audiences with his shar...Yellowman & The Upper Cut
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Harp & a Monkey
Band on the Wall
Saturday 18 July 2026
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...Daft Punkz - The Live Band Daft Punk Tribute
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
Daft Punkz - the first and only full live band tribute to the masters of electronic music are back for their biggest tour yet: Epilogue '26....Smoove & Turrell - The Singles Tour
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 23 July 2026
he Singles Tour a celebration of their biggest tunes, fan favourites, and timeless grooves that have defined their career....Benin International Musical
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 27 July 2026
Benin International Musical (BIM) is a vibrant musical project and live performance experience that brings together a collective of Beninese artists blending traditional voodoo rhythms and ancestral songs with modern genres such as trip-hop...Hot 8 Brass Band
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 29 July 2026
 New Orleans' Grammy-nominated Hot 8 Brass Band return to honour their late co-founder and sousaphone player Bennie Pete. As much a hip hop act as a brass one, many styles and musical inspirations of Hot 8 shine though as they tell their ...Gramps Morgan UK Tour
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 6 August 2026
GRAMMY-winning Gramps Morgan brings country reggae to the UK with 'No Water In My Whisky' Tour...The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono
The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 7 August 2026
Master percussionist and cultural ambassador Sidiki Demb?l? launches his latest album with a dynamic international touring production featuring celebrated collaborator Yahael Onono of the acclaimed Balimaya Project.?Blending West African pe...Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 8 August 2026
For sixty years Ladysmith Black Mambazo have sung powerful, uplifting songs that emote the struggles and passion of South Africa. Nelson Mandela called Ladysmith "South Africa's cultural ambassadors". The group sing a cappella in a joyously...Le Vent du Nord
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 11 August 2026
The award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec's progressive French speaking folk movement. The group's vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its ...Drum and Bass Band present The Rave Return
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 20 August 2026
Breathing new life into the genre?s most iconic anthems, this show features 60 minutes of the best live renditions of DnB, Jungle, and exclusive live remixes. Drop after drop, they deliver crowd pleasers and classics with a 4-piece band plu...DJ Jazzy Jeff
Band on the Wall
Friday 21 August 2026
DJ Jazzy Jeff was born in West Philadelphia and developed a love of music at an early age. Jeff was just 10 years old when he started spinning records at parties using his family's basement as a training ground for his expert mixing. Since ...GENA Feat. Liv.E & Karriem Riggins
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 28 August 2026
Dynamic Dallas-born, LA-based artist Liv.e and renowned drummer Karriem Riggins join forces as the spirited new collaborative duo GENA. Short for ?God Energy, Naturally Amazing? and loosely inspired by Gina from Martin, the GENA collaborati...GENA feat. Liv.e & Karriem Riggins
Newen Afrobeat
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 3 September 2026
Newen Afrobeat is an Afrobeat band from Chile who revisit Fela Kuti's musical heritage. The word Newen means 'strength' in the Mapuche language. ...The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
Band on the Wall
Sunday 6 September 2026
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra's effortless swing style to Armstrong's unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt li...Mothership - Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 11 September 2026
No Costumes, No Wigs, No Nonsense... Led Zeppelin tribute MOTHERSHIP - described in Classic Rock Magazine as "the most authentic-sounding Zep tribute in the UK" - are bringing their brand new show, celebrating the music of the greatest rock...Nearly Dan - The Spirit & Sound Of Steely Dan
Band on the Wall
Saturday 12 September 2026
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, thou...Nearly Dan - The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan


