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
Nurse Georgie Carroll
Academy 1
Sunday 11 October 2026
As seen on Britain's Got Talent 2023, and winner of 'Best Comedy Show' at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, don't miss Nurse Georgie Carroll - she is just what the doctor ordered. Hospital-grade humour from everyone's favourite Mancunian nur...Sam Tompkins
Academy 2
Sunday 11 October 2026
 Mentored by Justin Bieber, the young Brighton acoustic R&B singer reached no.7 in the UK charts with his debut album in March 2022. His genre-defying signature sound, a fusion he aptly describes as 'emotive songwriter, cinematic pop'...Pishro + Arta + Koorosh
Academy 2
Sunday 11 October 2026
Persian rap from exiled Iranian hip hop star Reza Pishro, Canadian Arta Mir Hosseini, and Istanbul-living Iranian Istanbul Koorosh. ...Dom Martin
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
 Belfast's multi award winning singer songwriter Dom Martin has been crowned UK Blues Acoustic Artist of The Year 2020, 2021 and 2022, and UK Blues Instrumentalist of The Year 2022, 2023, and 2025. His music is a smooth mixture of acou...Ben Ellis
Academy 3
Monday 12 October 2026
Welsh pop singer-songwriter and TikTok star Ben Ellis ismainly known for his acoustic covers of popular songs. ...Six60
Academy 2
Monday 12 October 2026
SIX60 got their start in Dunedin, New Zealand in 2008. The quintet - made up of lead singer Matiu Walters, guitarists Ji Fraser and Chris Mac, drummer Eli Paewai and sampler Marlon Gerbes - met as students at the University of Otago and ha...honestav
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Av Freeman grew up the youngest of five in rural Missouri, split between a mother struggling with addiction and a cash-poor father. No A/C, no consistent food, no plan beyond surviving the next week. At fifteen he found his older brother ...Warren Zeiders
Academy 1
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Pennsylvania country music singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders found fame posting covers on TikTok before his original songs, including "Ride the Lightning", gained over 500 million views. He signed with Warner Records and re-released "Ri...Kris Barras Band
Academy 2
Wednesday 14 October 2026
The Torquay southern-fried blues rocker returns with his towering call-to-arms anthems. The ex-MMA/cage fighter's bands is one of the most exciting hard-rock acts in the UK with multiple A-list radio hits, sold-out tours, live performance...Myki, Darlene & Nini
Academy 2
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Straight from Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Myki Meeks, Darlene Mitchell, and Nini Coco bring three powerhouse energies and one unforgettable show. Nini Coco is your high-fashion, high-concept diva, delivering polished looks, theat...
Jimeoin
Academy 1
Thursday 15 October 2026
 An Irishman from Australia, Jimeoin has carved a name for himself as one of the true masters of live comedy. He's bringing his brilliantly observed, ever-evolving and hilarious comedy to the UK as part of his latest smash hit tour Bally...Alpha Wolf
Academy 2
Thursday 15 October 2026
Tasmanian metalcore act Alpha Wolf have collaborated with Ice T and toured with Amity Affliction, The Devil Wears Prada, Beartooth, Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, and I Prevail. ...Baby Dave
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
Baby Dave is the alter ego of SOFT PLAY?s Isaac Holman - a solo project that allows him the freedom to purge his emotions through music and push his creativity in any direction that his instinct desires. Now Baby Dave?s chameleonic adventu...Khalid
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid has taken the world by storm with his blend of smooth R&B fused with electro-pop and 80s-inspired synths since his first single, the RIAA-certified diamond 'Location' - released right before h...
The Wanted 2.0
Club Academy
Friday 16 October 2026
Following their remarkable career with The Wanted, which saw massive hits like Glad You Came, Chasing The Sun, and Heart Vacancy, Max George and Siva Kaneswaran return after the tragic death of Tom Parker as The Wanted 2.0. Promising t...And So I Watch You from Afar + Caspian
Academy 2
Friday 16 October 2026
A co-headline gig from Belfast instrumental rockers And So I Watch You From Afar and American post rock group Delta Sleep. ...SOFY
Collectorcon
Academy 1
Sunday 18 October 2026
CollectorCon is the ultimate trading card experience, bringing together collectors, traders, investors and hobby enthusiasts from across the UK for a full day dedicated to trading cards and collectibles. Whether you're into Pokemon, Sports...John 5
Club Academy
Sunday 18 October 2026
For almost 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. As well as a guitarist for hire, 5 has shared the stage as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He has also worked with an impr...EZHEL
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Ezhel live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Ezhel?Tickets for Ezhel can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. We ...Allie X
Academy 2
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Avant-garde Canadian indie pop singer and visual artist Alexandra Hughes has drawn frequent comparisons to Ellie Goulding and Chvrches for her "soaring pop, borderline theatrical Disney" songs. ...K-Trap
Academy 2
Thursday 22 October 2026
South London rapper K Trap has been unstoppable since emerging on the scene back in 2017, his mixtapes and veracious lyrics and collaborations have cemented his position as an undeniable pioneer. With UK Top 20 albums to his name, he reach...Airbag
Club Academy
Thursday 22 October 2026
For fans of Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Marillion, Astra, and Ozric Tentacles, Argentine hard rock sibling trio Airbag boast magnificent singing and prog atmospheres which compete for the lion's share with dark and captivating guitars, an...Tigercub
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 22 October 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Tigercub live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Tigercub?Tickets for Tigercub can be purchased safely and securely from Eventi...Antony Szmierek
Academy 1
Friday 23 October 2026
Manchester spoken word and indie hip-hop artist Antony Szmierek has a distinctive way of mixing introspective and poetic lyrics with cool nostalgic beats which have seen him compared to Mike Skinner and The Streets. "He is being lauded as ...Antony Szmierek Manchester Tickets
Textures
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Textures live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Textures?Tickets for Textures can be purchased safely and securely from Eventi...Black Stone Cherry
Academy 1
Saturday 24 October 2026 - Tuesday 2 February 2027
UK chart-topping proud Kentucky hard rockers, Black Stone Cherry, are back with their urgently-emotive pop-rock hooks; heartfelt, redemptive lyrics; headbanging riffs; powerful dynamics; thunderous drums; and thrilling musicianship. In th...Ten
Academy 3
Saturday 24 October 2026
Mancunian melodic hard rock band Ten were formed in 1994 by frontman Gary Hughes following a prolific solo career. ...
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Archspire
Academy 2
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Sitting at the apex of technical and extreme death metal, Vancouver, Canada, band Archspire are among the genre's masters. Serving up technical death metal at it's most extreme and intricate. The G-force levels of velocity and dizzying tec...Max & Harvey
Academy 3
Wednesday 28 October 2026
UK teen culture phenomenons Max & Harvey built their diehard fan base as the #1 UK act on TikTok and runners up on X Factor Celebrity. The 19-year-old Berkshire based twin brothers and famed musicians dominated the platform in its early st...
Runaway Club
Academy 3
Thursday 29 October 2026
Delivering a mental health, discrimination and bullying message, Runaway Club are a diverse powerhouse rock band based in Glastonbury. Genre-bending rock anthems that blend Angel's fierce vocals and electrifying stage presence with Reece's...Static Dress
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
Fresh from supporting Knocked Loose and Terror, the rising UK hardcore act go on tour. ...TEMIC
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
Born Again Concerts proudly presentsAUTUMNAL OFFERINGS 2026TEMICwith supportEven before they officially arrived with their critically-acclaimed debut in 2023, TEMIC had already made a name for themselves in the prog space. The band feature...
Shed Seven
Academy 2
Friday 30 October 2026
Perpetual underdogs, Shed Seven seldom received critical acceptance, yet the York-formed indie legends were one of the leading lights of Britpop with two gold albums, 15 Top 40 singles and a legion of loyal fans. Their thunderous indie-roc...Tesseract
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Milton Keynes progressive metal act TesseracT are a band that sit outside the bounds of any genre specificity, pioneers of the ever-evolving rock and metal scene, with an unstoppable force of off-kilter riffs, soaring melodies and disorien...Bar Stool Preachers
Academy 3
Friday 30 October 2026
Described as having just about everything we should all be looking for in our music. It's edgy, new and above all different... are Brighton's ska-infused, street punk inspired five piece the perfect antidote for all the run of the mill, in...Tortured Demon
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Tortured Demon are a 4 piece Thrashcore band from Oldham whose slot at Bloodstock Open Air in 2021 cemented their reputation as a formidable live act, and resulted in a rapid increase in the band's popularity throughout the UK underground...
Noahfinnce
Academy 2
Saturday 31 October 2026
 NOAHFINNCE is the alias of Noah Adams, a voice for a generation who are fed up of being told how to be. A virtuoso performer (he plays drums, guitar, bass, ukulele, and sings as LOUD as possible), NOAHFINNCE is ready to flip off traditi...LA Guns
Academy 2
Saturday 31 October 2026
Hollywood badboys L.A. Guns are back with the most primal and explosive music of their modern era! The Gunners bring back the authentic sounds and style of Hollywood's glam metal heyday with a set that rocks hard with incredibly hooky song...REM - A Performance by Stipe
Academy 3
Saturday 31 October 2026
The definitive R.E.M. tribute. R.E.M. remain one of the world's most enigmatic bands. With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; it's safe to say we will never see their like again. Fro...NOAHFINNCE Manchester Tickets
Against The Current
Academy 1
Sunday 1 November 2026
In the past few years, New York rockers ATC have evolved from an upstart band to an unstoppable, hardworking trio ready to take over the world with their debut album of intelligent pop songs, scoring a UK Top 30 album in the process.  ...Kavabanga Depo Kolibri
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Jalen Ngonda
Academy 1
Tuesday 3 November 2026
With shades of Marvin Gaye, Liverpool-based US singer Jalen Ngonda is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm. Despite still being in his tw...
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