WHAT'S ON AT GORILLA, MANCHESTER
What's On at Gorilla, Manchester
Gorilla is a live music bar and grill in the heart of Manchester offering live music, events, and performances. Situated on Whitworth Street under the railway arches, Gorilla offers a bar grill, a gin parlour, live music and dancing. With a capacity of 550, this venue offers an intimate feel, whilst remaining large enough to welcome emerging and established acts from around the globe.
Gorilla opened in 2012 and has built itself a solid reputation as a key fixture on the gig circuit and is recognised as a prominent modern venue within Manchester for providing grass roots music. An eclectic mix of music can be enjoyed at Gorilla, from indie to rock, soul, R&B, and DJ’s.
Gorilla also hosts club night, comedy shows, gigs, events, party nights, private parties, and everything in between. Events to look forward to include Chris Hawkins, 80s Day Disco, Bad Suns, Ladytron, Jordan Ward, and Yellow Days. See what’s on at Gorilla below and book tickets online.
Gorilla is a live music bar and grill in the heart of Manchester offering live music, events, and performances. Situated on Whitworth Street under the railway arches, Gorilla offers a bar grill, a gin parlour, live music and dancing. With a capacity of 550, this venue offers an intimate feel, whilst remaining large enough to welcome emerging and established acts from around the globe.
Gorilla opened in 2012 and has built itself a solid reputation as a key fixture on the gig circuit and is recognised as a prominent modern venue within Manchester for providing grass roots music. An eclectic mix of music can be enjoyed at Gorilla, from indie to rock, soul, R&B, and DJ’s.
Gorilla also hosts club night, comedy shows, gigs, events, party nights, private parties, and everything in between. Events to look forward to include Chris Hawkins, 80s Day Disco, Bad Suns, Ladytron, Jordan Ward, and Yellow Days. See what’s on at Gorilla below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Gorilla, Manchester
What's On at Gorilla, Manchester
SINN6R
Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 20 April 2026
South East London rapper SINN6R is a member of the music group South East Demons / Kill the World and has collaborated with artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux. Sinn6r's music style draws from alternative hip-hop, known for its chaotic an...Aaron Rowe Manchester Tickets
Smerz
Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Smerz?Tickets for Smerz can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. When are Smerz playing?Smerz are playing at ?Moth Club, London on 19th November 2025 at 7:30pmGorilla, Manchester on 22nd April 2026 a...
Chalk
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Described by Rolling Stone as "Belfast experimentalists making 'trauma techno'", Chalk draw from both post-punk and techno to make their intriguing, metallic racket. The Northern Irish trio, Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard - who both worked ...Chalk.
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Now Wave presents Chalk. at Gorilla on Friday 24th April 2026...Just Mustard Manchester Tickets
Taking You To The Jungle
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Manchester, get ready. Saturday 25th April, we're taking over Gorilla for a full night of heavy energy, deep grooves, and proper underground sounds....Mr Traumatik & DJ Frenzee
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
A unique voice on the drum & bass circuit, idiosyncratic emcee Mr. Traumatik has been tearing things up since he first arrived. Cardiff-born Marcus Coakley first made his name as an emcee through his controversial and provocative lyrics, se...
The Cases - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...
YELLOW DAYS
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 10 May 2026
Noted for throaty, yearning vocals that accompany his swimmy indie soul-pop, Yellow Days is the performance alias of young Manchester-born, Surrey-raised musician George van den Broek. With influences that include Ray Charles, Mac DeMar...SUBMOTION ORCHESTRA
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 12 May 2026
Since their inception in 2009, the genre-defying Submotion Orchestra have moved seamlessly between deep electronica, jazz, soul and ambient downtempo, mesmerising audiences from Iceland to India. Their unique music is at once delicate and...Reverend And The Makers
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
The Sheffield indie band, fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed The Reverend, gained success in Britain with their debut album "The State of Things", which reached no.5 in 2017, and spawned the UK top 10 single "Heavyweight Champion of the Worl...
Sarah Kinsley
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
New York based Sarah Kinsley's music evokes all the feelings. A schooled but intuitive musician/singer/producer, she expresses and explores doubts and dreams in her captivating and sometimes ironic alt-pop songs. Distinctive and atmospheric...Sarah Kinsley Manchester Tickets
JOHN VINCENT III
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for John Vincent III live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for John Vincent III?Tickets for John Vincent III can be purchased safely a...Gimme Danger 2026
ADMT
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 28 May 2026
Rising Doncaster singer-songwriter Adam Taylor, aka ADMT, mixes R&B beats with massive pop hooks as heard on his 2023 UK Top 30 hit "Best Friend". ...BED BY 10PM
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? Bed by 10 have got you covered! A chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene! Expect crazy visuals, confetti showers, Co2...Bed By 10pm Returns To Manchester
True Country Presents - Wallen & Combs - Country Party
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
Let's Get Some Candles Burnin' and Some Records Turnin' for somethin' stronger than you're used to - dedicated to two of the biggest name in country...JMSN
EMF
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Gloucestershire dance-rock quintet EMF formed in 1989. Their name supposedly stood for "Epsom Mad Funkers" (although it was widely speculated that the initials instead represented "Ecstasy Mother Fuckers"). Their light techno infused roc...
Jon Spencer & The HITmakers
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 4 June 2026
The incredible, indelible Jon Spencer (Blues Explosion, Boss Hog, Pussy Galore, Heavy Trash, etc) is back with the incendiary HITmakers !  His most complex and groovy music in years, a dark, danceable odyssey - both a studied take-down ...Jon Spencer Manchester Tickets
Soul Asylum
Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 8 June 2026
 One of the most successful American Alternative Rock bands of the 1990s, Minneapolis's Soul Asylum's folk-influenced grunge beared the roots of the Country-Rock revival with their triple-Platinum certified Grave Dancers Union album, whi...
This Will Destroy You
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 18 June 2026
This Will Destroy You are a Texan group who compose lengthy, atmospheric instrumental pieces utilizing a variety of guitar effects and dynamic changes. They incorporate influences such as shoegaze, ambient, doom metal and post-rock into the...Emo Night Brooklyn
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 19 June 2026
? The American phenomenon, Emo Night Brooklyn , is crashing into Manchester! This high-energy DJ dance party delivers nonstop emo and pop punk jams. Scream, jump, and dance to all your favorite songs with all your favorite people. Get your ...Bass Face // MCR // Dnb . 360° Special LAST FREE TICKETS
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 20 June 2026
OUR BIGGEST HEADLINERS YET + VERY SPECIAL GUESTS after a run of SOLD OUT club residency & festival shows w. DNB's biggest names & Bass Face Residents....Culture Wars Manchester Tickets
Two Connors
Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 29 June 2026
Known for their authentic, working-class storytelling, the Oldham duo has gained traction for songs about life in their hometown...Militarie Gun Manchester Tickets
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