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
Courtney Pine
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 21 June 2026
No musician more fully embodies the dramatic transformation of the British jazz scene over the past four decades than Courtney Pine CBE. A groundbreaking saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, Pine has led a generation of innovative players...Courtney Pine presents Out of the Ghetto: A Modern Day Jazz Stor
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
Bushman
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....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 ...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...Mothership - Led Zeppelin Tribute
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...Voodoo Room - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream
Band On The Wall, Manchester
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, Ben...MarÃa José Llergo
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Mar?a Jos? Llergo is a standout voice in contemporary flamenco, blending traditional roots with modern, urban sounds. Born in rural Pozoblanco, C?rdoba, her music is deeply emotional, honoring flamenco tradition while embracing new, innovat...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 rend...Sixpence None the Richer Manchester Tickets
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
Sixpence None the Richer at Band on the Wall...Fanfare Ciocărlia
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 m...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 S...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 includ...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 build...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 ...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 U...A Certain Ratio
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Mancunian Post-Punk legends ACR's greatest strength has always been their unpredictability. They've always moved with gleeful disregard for the boundaries of style and genre, their eye fixed firmly on constant progression. It's an ethos tha...Pete Roth Trio Featuring Bill Bruford
Band on the Wall
Sunday 8 November 2026
The Pete Roth Trio features leader Pete on guitar, Mike Pratt on bass, and the incomparable former Yes and King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford. The band creates jazz for a new generation of music enthusiasts, exploring beyond traditional jazz...Shabaka
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 9 November 2026
Former Sons of Kemet star Shabaka Hutchings is a pioneering voice in the renaissance of British Jazz. Transcending conventional genres and drawing on a vast pallet of cultural influences the Brimingham-raised musician, composer and bandlea...The Sheepdogs



