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
Inspectah Deck WU-TANG in conversation: Chris Hawkins BBC 6MUSIC
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Inspectah Deck joins Chris Hawkins BBC 6 MUSIC for a WuTang Manchester preshow in convo with Dj sets from NightjaR, Agent J & some very special guests...Callum Beattie
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
Pairing heartfelt lyrics with unfiltered honesty, acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie continues his song writing journey as he continues to weave passionate stories of the everyday lives of ordinary people. His mix of folk, ...
Ladytron
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Liverpool electronic pop trio Ladytron return to push the boundaries of electronic pop in invigorating directions with songs loaded with their trademark analogue synths propelled by relentless rhythm, catchy hooks, rousing riffs, sweeping m...
Underworld Presents: House & Grooves
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 27 March 2026
Pure house music. 11 PM - 4 AM. Underworld Manchester. Big energy, proper crowd. 18+ ID required. No ID, no entry....Dub Pistols
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 28 March 2026
Barry Ashworth's merry gang of outlaw reprobates are simply unstoppable.  The former Ibiza original, Madchester club promoter and his London collective have added a much-needed swagger to the UK dance scene in recent years and they remain...
Me Gusta Collective presents Habibi Funk
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 3 April 2026
Habibi Funk returns to Manchester after 3 years. Vinyl-only, high-energy sounds from the Middle East & North Africa at Gorilla....Brainiac Records X Tokio Station presents: Takuya Nakamura Live
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 4 April 2026
Takuya Nakamura returns to Manchester for another full night of Jungle & Jazz fusion...STONE
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 7 April 2026
In true Gen Z fashion, STONE are a diffusion of the limitless cultures and subcultures they've had access to growing up in the digital age. In keeping with the idea of 'punk' being more an ethos than any one genre or scene - the band cite i...Brooke Combe
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 9 April 2026
Liverpool-based viral-sensation, Edinburgh soul singer-songwriter Brooke Combe shot to fame online with her bedroom cover versions, watched by millions. Working with The Coral and Blossoms and supporting the likes of Courteeners and Miles K...Aries
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 10 April 2026
Arshia Nicholas Fattahi, better known by his stage name Aries, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber best known for his songs that gained popularity off of his YouTube channel. ...
The Slates - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Jordan Ward
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Over 14s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled....Balancing Act Manchester Tickets
ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 16 April 2026
FORM Presents ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND+ Special Guests?Age Restrictions: 14+ (Under 16s accompanied)...
JOSHUA IDEHEN
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
FORM & Earth Cruises Present JOSHUA IDEHEN+ Special Guests?...
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 Tour 2026
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
LC BASS EVENTS presents the official Mr Traumatik UK tour 2026 live with DJ Frenzee. Manchester Gang this one's you High energy high vibrations...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...ADMT
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 29 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". ...
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