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 Ultimate Ozzy UK, The United Kingdolls, Peter Capaldi, Franz Ferdinand, Sigrid, Aston Merrygold, and Dogma. 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 Ultimate Ozzy UK, The United Kingdolls, Peter Capaldi, Franz Ferdinand, Sigrid, Aston Merrygold, and Dogma. 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
Mechanical Animals - Industrial Goth Freakfest
Academy 3
Friday 15 May 2026
Killing Time Events presents Mechanial Animals, Industrial Goth Freakfast, featuring: Spouky Kids (Marilyn Manson Tribute) + Nin UK (Nine Inch Nails Tribute) +Â Korn Again (Korn Tribute) + Deaftones (Deftones Tribute). ...Karnivool Manchester Tickets
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Sienna Spiro
Academy 1
Saturday 16 May 2026
Growing up Sienna Spiro was influenced by the soulful sounds of Frank Ocean, Etta James, Frank Sinatra and Amy Winehouse. Drawing on these influences Sienna integrates Jazz elements into her music with a considered blend of contemporary pro...The Longest Johns
Club Academy
Saturday 16 May 2026
The Longest Johns are a British folk musical group from Bristol known for performing folk music and sea shanties in the English tradition, and they also compose and record their own music. They gained popularity from their rendition of the ...Leah Kate
Academy 3
Saturday 16 May 2026
Los Angeles pop singer Leah Katefirst charted in the UK Top 30 with the single "10 Things I Hate About You", before supporting Madison Beer's European tour. ...Proud Mary
Academy 3
Saturday 16 May 2026
The English blues rock band from Royton, Oldham, who were discovered by Noel Gallagher, and the first to sign to his Sour Mash label, releasing their debut album "Same Old Blues" in 2001 to critical acclaim. They have toured extensively wit...Pishro + Arta + Koorosh
Academy 2
Sunday 17 May 2026
Persian rap from exiled Iranian hip hop star Reza Pishro, Canadian Arta Mir Hosseini, and Istanbul-living Iranian Istanbul Koorosh. ...Bella Kay
Academy 3
Sunday 17 May 2026
Florida-based Texan indie pop star Bella Kay gained popularity in 2025 with her debut single "The Sick" that went viral and peaked at number 33 on the UK singles chart. Blending intimate bedroom pop with confessional lyrics, reflecting he...Seafret
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Indie folk rock duo Seafret consists of singer Jack Sedman and guitarist Harry Draper, from Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Their debut studio album Tell Me It's Real peaked at No. 59 on the UK Albums Chart. ...
Lucia & The Best Boys
Lucia & The Best Boys
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Now Wave presents Lucia & The Best Boys at Manchester Academy 2 on 22nd May 2026...Kingfishr
Academy 1
Saturday 23 May 2026
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Dave Formula & Noko (Magazine)
Academy 2
Saturday 23 May 2026
Magazine's Dave Formula (Keys) & Noko (Guitar) present a full set of work-outs culled from the Manchester band's classic back catalogue. Alongside Dave and Noko, stepping into Howard Devoto's, Barry Adamson's and John Doyle's not inconsider...Plini
Club Academy
Saturday 23 May 2026
Described by Steve Vai as "one of the finest, forward thinking, melodic, rhythmically and harmonically deep, evolution of rock/metal instrumental guitarist I have ever heard," Australian guitarist and songwriter Plini Roessler-Holgate was n...
Jamie Hutchinson
Academy 1
Sunday 24 May 2026
Following his record-breaking Waterslide tour, Manchester comic and podcaster Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come He's Sound, a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takea...
Elio Mei
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Elio Mei live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Elio Mei?Tickets for Elio Mei can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim...
The Lemon Twigs
Academy 2
Saturday 30 May 2026
Brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario - the sons of New York power pop songwriter Ronnie D'Addario - are receiving accolades from everyone from Elton John, The Zombies and Boy George, to Gilbert O'Sullivan, Flea, and Todd Rundgren, with wh...The Lemon Twigs
Academy 2
Saturday 30 May 2026
Brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario - the sons of New York power pop songwriter Ronnie D'Addario - are receiving accolades from everyone from Elton John, The Zombies and Boy George, to Gilbert O'Sullivan, Flea, and Todd Rundgren, with wh...The 30+ Club
Club Academy
Saturday 30 May - Saturday 27 June 2026
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'. ...Buckshot
Academy 3
Saturday 30 May 2026
With a dark, cult-followed sound Irish artist Buckshot, a core member of the Haunted Mound collective, boasts over 1.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. ...Texas Is The Reason
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 31 May 2026
Since then the band had only reunited once ? for two sold-out New York City shows in 2006 ? but their presence has barely waned: Newer generations of bands like Spitalfield, Into It. Over It., and Transit have covered Texas Is The Reason so...
Peter Hook & the Light
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 4 June 2026
 The legendary Joy Division and New Order bassist performs music from his entire career. The Mancunian bass player, musician, singer, DJ, nightclub owner, record company boss and author was a co-founder of the seminal post-punk band Joy ...Bring Me The Horizon UK Tribute
Club Academy
Friday 5 June 2026
A tribute to metal giants Bring Me The Horizon, performing the biggest anthems from across their career - from crushing classics to modern hits. Expect huge riffs, massive choruses, and the full BMTH energy live on stage. ...Ye Vagabonds
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 5 June 2026
Delivering harmony rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960's folk revival, brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town...North West Calling
Academy 1
Saturday 6 June 2026
 All-day punk festival, North West Calling, is back and features another riotous line-up. 2026 Lineup - The Exploited, UK Subs, GBH, Peter & The Test Tube Babies, Subhumans, Gimp Fist, The Meffs, Dirt Box Disco, Riskee & The Ridicule, Red...
Blvckout
Academy 3
Saturday 6 June 2026
Manchester-based Blvckout is known for their daring blend of heavy alternative rock, which is based on powerful drums, catchy hooks, and driving guitars. Their sound combines basslines that pierce the mix, soaring vocal lines with dense dis...The All-American Rejects
Academy 1
Sunday 14 June 2026
Oklahoma pop punks AAR, have scored Platinum-certified UK Top 20 hits "Gives You Hell", "Dirty Little Secret", and "Swing, Swing". ...ISMO: Perseverance Tour
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 18 June 2026
Finnish comedian ISMO brings his sharp observational humor and unique perspective on language, culture, and everyday life back to the UK! Known for his clever wordplay and hilarious takes on English quirks, ISMO?s comedy resonates with audi...ISMO: Woo Hoo World Tour
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 18 June 2026
Finnish comedian ISMO brings his sharp observational humor and unique perspective on language, culture, and everyday life back to the UK! Known for his clever wordplay and hilarious takes on English quirks, ISMO?s comedy resonates with audi...Hang Massive
Academy 3
Friday 19 June 2026
The UK and Swedish duo Hang Massive are the world's most renowned Handpan players, pioneering a successful electronic act with a magnetic live show, blending dream-like acoustics and upbeat sounds. The magic for Danny Cudd and Markus Offbe...Special Kinda Madness - Tribute to The Specials & Madness
Academy 3
Saturday 20 June 2026
2 Bands... 2-Tone... 1 Fantastic Night! A Specials Tribute Band and a Madness Tribute Band, all on one stage. That's Special Kinda Madness. Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energ...Queensryche
Academy 2
Monday 22 June 2026
One of the most distinctive bands of the 80s, American progressive metal band Queensryche scored UK Top 40 hits with "Silent Lucidity", "Best I Can", "Bridge", and "I Am I" between 1990 and 1994, selling over 20 million albums worldwid...Hayley Williams
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 22 - Tuesday 23 June 2026
PROMOTER T&Cs: 1. Ticket sales are limited to 4 per person. Only tickets purchased through Ticketmaster are valid. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission. 2. Tickets cannot be transferred between customers. The lead booker will ne...Sierra Ferrell
Academy 1
Wednesday 24 June 2026
One of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today, Charleston, West Virginia, alt-country artist Sierra Ferrell brings a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything she touches. Her multi-GRAMMY Award-winning music often reveal...
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