WHAT'S ON AT MANCHESTER ACADEMY, MANCHESTER
What's On at Manchester Academy, Manchester
Manchester Academy is four independent venues all (almost) under one roof, located on campus at The University Of Manchester. The venues are Academy 1,2,3 and Club Academy. The original student union building was built in 1957, the Academy in 1990, with Buzzcocks being the first band to play there. Following a refurb, capacity grew to around 2600 for Academy 1, 950 for Academy 2, 450 for Academy 3, and 650 for Club Academy.
Manchester Academy attracts a varied wealth of local and worldwide artists, including Adele, Nirvana, Blur, Oasis, David Bowie, Bruno Mars, Inspiral Carpets, Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga. It is often referred to as one of the UK’s greenest venues, making substantial steps towards minimising environmental impact and improving sustainability.
Enjoy exciting shows, events, concerts and premieres at these four live music venues. Events to look forward to include Throwing Muses, Tim Gallagher, Joeboy, Bootleg Blondie, A Thousand Horses, Manchester Psych Fest 25, and Goldie Lookin Chain. See what's on at Manchester Academy below and book tickets online.
Manchester Academy is four independent venues all (almost) under one roof, located on campus at The University Of Manchester. The venues are Academy 1,2,3 and Club Academy. The original student union building was built in 1957, the Academy in 1990, with Buzzcocks being the first band to play there. Following a refurb, capacity grew to around 2600 for Academy 1, 950 for Academy 2, 450 for Academy 3, and 650 for Club Academy.
Manchester Academy attracts a varied wealth of local and worldwide artists, including Adele, Nirvana, Blur, Oasis, David Bowie, Bruno Mars, Inspiral Carpets, Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga. It is often referred to as one of the UK’s greenest venues, making substantial steps towards minimising environmental impact and improving sustainability.
Enjoy exciting shows, events, concerts and premieres at these four live music venues. Events to look forward to include Throwing Muses, Tim Gallagher, Joeboy, Bootleg Blondie, A Thousand Horses, Manchester Psych Fest 25, and Goldie Lookin Chain. See what's on at Manchester Academy below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Manchester Academy, Manchester
What's On at Manchester Academy, Manchester
Diamond Platnumz
Academy 1
Saturday 14 June 2025
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issaack, aka Diamond Platnumz, is a versatile Tanzanian luminary. Emerging from the humble streets of Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Diamond's journey unfolds as a multifaceted artist, encompassing roles as a Bongo Flava recordin...JD McPherson
Academy 2
Saturday 14 June 2025
Oklahoma's JD McPherson has created something unique and amazing, taking the inspiration from multiple decades and styles and incorporating them into his own sound. He describes it as "It's like if The late-60s Ventures were the session ban...Namito
Club Academy
Saturday 14 June 2025
Namito is a Berlin-based Iranian DJ and producer known for Stone Flower, Beatport's top-selling Electronica track. Founder of Ubersee Music, he blends deep house with Persian vocals. ...Bootleg Blondie - Blondie Tribute Band
Academy 3
Saturday 14 June 2025
The world's No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band. Established in 2001 this band are the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB in New York City before it's demise in 2006 and unique in that not only have they had th...Power Trip
Academy 2
Wednesday 18 June 2025
Following the death of vocalist Riley Gale in 2020, at the age of 34, from a fentanyl overdose, Grammy-nominated Dallas crossover thrashers Power Trip return. Their crushing, soul mangling, neck bustin' music appeals to fans of both hardc...
Aitch
Academy 2
Saturday 21 June 2025
The latest, greatest contender for Manchester's music throne, Aitch has cemented his position as one of the most exciting young British rappers with two UK Top 10 EPs and multi-Platinum Top 10 hits "Taste (Make It Shake)", "Baby", "Rain", "...North West Calling
Academy 1
Saturday 21 June 2025
 All-day punk festival, North West Calling, is back and features another riotous line-up: Cockney Rejects + Special guests TBA + UK SUBS + Anti-Nowhere League + Steve Ignorant + The Bar Stool Preachers + Random Hand + Riskee and the Ridic...
Stephen Wilson Jr. Manchester Tickets
Japanese Breakfast
Academy 1
Sunday 29 June 2025
South Korean born, American raised indie pop artist Michelle Zauner, frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast, has garnered acclaim for the way she pours her own life into the universe of each song to tell real stories, and allowing those universes...King Diamond
Academy 1
Monday 30 June 2025
With an incomparable stage presence and theatrical production, influential Danish heavy proto-power-metal act King Diamond returns with a blistering metal 'horror-opera" concept that draws from themes from the occult and both his personal ...Faye Webster
Academy 1
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Emotional and musical alchemy, Atlanta, Georgia, Faye Webster's indie folk sound draws as much from the lap-steel singer-songwriter pop of the 1970s and teardrop country tunes as it does from the audacious personalities of her city's rap an...
YEULE
Academy 2
Tuesday 1 July 2025
yeule (aka Nat Cmiel), the Singaporean cyborg alchemist coalescing the soundscapes of glitch-pop electronica, alt rock, and trip-hop. After their breakthrough sophomore album in 2022, 'Glitch Princess', Nat Cmiel crystallised their place as...Faye Webster Manchester Tickets
Matt Hansen
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Age Restriction: All ages, Under 16 to be accompanied by an adult 18+...Lucy Dacus
Academy 1
Wednesday 2 July 2025
From Richmond, Virginia, indie folk rocker Lucy Dacus's voice, both audible and on the page, has a healer's power to soothe and ground and reckon while her lyrics feel destined for countless yearbook quotes and first tattoos. She is full of...Jim Norton & Jim Florentine
Academy 2
Wednesday 2 July 2025
American stand-up comedians and radio hosts Jim Norton and Jim Florentine hit the stage for their latest show, 'American Trash'. ...
Tanner Adell
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 8 July 2025
Tanner Adell is here to unapologetically pave her own lane in Country music. Brought up between the coast of Manhattan Beach, California and the rustic charm of Star Valley, Wyoming, the songstress lived a free-spirited childhood in the cou...
Oas-is - Oasis Tribute Band
Academy 2
Friday 11 July 2025
 What's the story? Some might say Oas-is are definitely, NOT maybe the best Oasis tribute out there! They are the only act to tour with a full video show, using some of the same equipment and visuals/footage that Oasis used on their tours...
The 30+ Club
Academy 1
Saturday 12 July 2025
Love to dance but can't hack late nights? The 30+ Club reclaim the dancefloor for the over 30s, with the pop music, the atmosphere and bedtime to suit those who've 'still got it'. ...The War and Treaty
Academy 2
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Grammy-nominated Michigan husband and wife Country duo, Tanya and Michael Trotter Jr., have collaborated with Emmylou Harris, Josh Groban, and Zach Bryan, among others. Their mix of Americana, Southern Soul, blues and folk has seen them ...
Peter Cat Recording Co. Manchester Tickets
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 17 July 2025
Peter Cat Recording Co. at Manchester Club Academy...
Kullu
Academy 3
Saturday 19 July 2025
Aaditya Kulshreshth aka Kullu is touring with his solo stand up show "Smooth Kullu smooth " . Known as Writer op in Tanmay Bhatt reaction videos, Kullu will bring out the relatability and amusing anecdotes of daily life and middle class up...Cheekface & Martha
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 19 July 2025
It's Cheekface and Martha with special guest Fresh comin' atcha in this all-new, never-before-seen concert spectacular! Buy tickets now!...
The Chris Stapleton Experience Live at Manchester Academy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 26 July 2025
Experience the UK's leading tribute band dedicated to honouring the music of country star Chris Stapleton....A Thousand Horses
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 31 July 2025
Known for their explosive live rock show, A Thousand Horses released their 3rd album, The Outside, in 2024. A Thousand Horses? music dives deep into gritty, freewheeling anthems and hard-hitting Americana, exploring the thrill of the open r...10 Years of Tapestry Promotions
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 2 August 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:10 YEARS OF TAPESTRY PROMOTIONSJoin us to celebrate 10 years of promoting shows. 2 stages, great bands and a large merch ares and outdoor bbq!...Burning Heart Pro Wrestling
Academy 2
Sunday 3 August 2025
Burning Heart Pro Wrestling features the UK's best wrestlers alongside international stars. Produced by wrestling minds, straight from the heart, Burning Heart's management team accumulates business minds and active talent from WWE, AEW a...Lakeview
Academy 3
Tuesday 5 August 2025
Tattooed, rural, and blue-collar country tandem Lakeview (Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy) have an unwavering faith in God, a belief in family and community, and a fanbase on social media that has grown rapidly in the past 12 months. Combine th...The Selecter
Club Academy
Saturday 9 August 2025
Get on down to see Coventry 2 tone ska revival legends The Selecter. Having co-released the first 2 tone ska single, "The Selecter", reaching UK no.6 in 1979 as a Double A-side with the Specials' "Gangsters", they were one of the founding a...Kerry King (Slayer)
Academy 2
Tuesday 12 August 2025
The legendary co-lead guitarist and songwriter of thrash metal band Slayer, Kerry King, embarked on a new chapter after the band's final show in 2019, with his debut solo album From Hell I Rise, released in May 2024. Featuring 13 powerful t...$NOT
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 13 August 2025
SNOT is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. Born in New York City, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida at seven years old, where he would begin his rap career through SoundCloud in 2016, rising to fame with the release of his breako...Melvins
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the Melvins are one of modern music's most influential bands. Founded by Buzz Osborne (vocals/guitar) with drummer Dale Crover joining a year later, the Melvins pioneered a genre-defying fusion of pu...
InFest
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 15 August 2025
After 24 great live (+1 hybrid) years in Bradford, InFest moves to Manchester for 2025 ...Black Honey
Academy 2
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Put it this way: if Lana Del Rey was (in) a rock band, it would sound like Black Honey. Brighton's bad-ass alternative pop-rockers are quite Lush-ish. You might even say they're Lush-ous, only a bit classicist, less 4AD than Telstar. They b...Pub Choir
