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.
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What's On at Manchester Academy, Manchester
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Black Stone Cherry
Academy 1
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...Dead Poet Society
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 3 February 2027
After a decade defining, redefining, and perfecting their art, Boston, Massachusetts, heavy indie rockers Dead Poet Society are poised to be rock's next breakout act. Â ...
Haken
Academy 2
Thursday 4 February 2027
With two members of To-Mera, an ex-member of Linear Sphere and graduates of some of the best music conservatories in the world, London progressive metal sextet Haken consists of "extraordinarily talented guys who will advance the prog" - t...
DMA'S
Academy 1
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 February 2027
Renowned for their euphoric live performances, Sydney trio DMA'S aren't like most bands and have carved out a niche in an otherwise typically saturated guitar music scene. Their Madchester influences and swaggering mash-up of Screamadelic...As Everything Unfolds
Academy 3
Friday 5 February 2027
High Wycombe metal band As Everything Unfolds incorporate elements of alternative rock, post-hardcore, and progressive metal, while lead singer Charlie Rolfe's vocal style has been described as a mixture of Hayley Williams, Amy Lee and Bec...Forever Never
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 6 February 2027
Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with K2 Agency?Forever Never??Forever Never are back for a special anniversary show at Manchester Academy 3, celebrating 20 years of their acclaimed debut album Aporia. Originally formed in Esse...Peter Doherty (Babyshambles / The Libertines)
Academy 2
Sunday 7 February 2027
The enigmatic Babyshambles and The Libertines frontman Pete Doherty has enjoyed a solo career full of invention and charm. Strong, poetic lyrics are backed by a blend of unpolished guitar twangs and softer acoustic strums. Following his c...Charlotte Wessels
Club Academy
Sunday 7 February 2027
Best known as the former lead vocalist for the symphonic metal band Delain, jazz and classically trained Dutch singer Charlotte Wessels has wracked up millions of streams for her solo rock career, defined by lush arrangements, melancholic ...Esprit D'Air
Academy 2
Tuesday 9 February 2027
The London-based Japanese electronicore, gothic metal, power metal, and industrial metal rock band became a solo project for guitarist Kai in 2016 and have since enjoyed chart success in the UK and scooped the Independent Music Award's 'B...Esprit D'Air: Manchester
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 9 February 2027
Esprit D'Air return to Manchester on 9 February with a special double set, featuring tracks from their #1 Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart album?Aeons?and a celebration of the 10th anniversary of their debut album?Constellations.?Fronted...Knox Manchester Tickets
South Arcade
Academy 1
Friday 12 February 2027
Oxford pop punk act South Arcade are making waves as one of the UK's most promising alternative bands, channeling the energy of early 2000s pop rock, that has seen them compared to Pale Waves, Avril Lavigne, and Bring Me the Horizon. ...Basketmouth
Academy 1
Saturday 13 February 2027
 One of Nigeria's most famous comedians, Basketmouth has grown from strength to strength with his ever hilarious sense of humour. His accolades in Africa are endless and he his currently seen as the greatest African comedian of all time....Remember Monday
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
Remember Monday are a British country pop girl group consisting of members Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele. The group gained prominence after appearing on The Voice UK in 2019. They represented the United Kingdom in the ...Remember Monday Manchester Tickets
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
Remember Monday at Manchester Club Academy...
The ‘Escape The Internet II' 2027 Tour
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
Action! Presents in association with Cobra Agency?The ?Escape The Internet II? 2027 Tour?+ Bernth, Mikes Dawes, Charles Berthoud and Ola Englund?...Bella Kay
Academy 1
Sunday 14 February 2027
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 h...ADMT
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 16 February 2027
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". ...The Womack Sisters
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 17 February 2027
Born into a family of music royalty, the sibling trio are ready to step into the spotlight. Soul is the foundation of their sound. The sisters are the granddaughters of the legendary Sam Cooke, daughters of songwriters Cecil and Linda Woma...Danielle Nicole
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 18 February 2027
Find tickets and full event details for Danielle Nicole, including venue, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Danielle Nicole?Tickets for Danielle Nicole can be purchased safely and securely from E...Basement
Academy 1
Friday 19 February 2027
Ipswich alternative rockers Basement have scored UK Top 40 hits with "Promise Everything" and "Be Here Now." Since forming in 2009, Basement have always been the same five friends - vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan...
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Ultimate RnB Manchester Academy 3
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 February 2027
Ultimate RnB return to Manchester Academy 3An R&B show like no other.2 blistering 55 minute sets of 90s and early 00s classics...Jesse Welles
Academy 1
Saturday 20 February 2027
Described as a modern Woody Guthrie, Arkansas folk artist Jesse Welles garnered attention on social media for writing and performing folk protest songs, including "The Poor", "Cancer", "The Olympics", "United Health", "Join ICE", and "War...Jacek Stachursky
Academy 2
Saturday 20 February 2027
Polish Discopolo pop star Jacek Stachursky, known simply as Stachursky to his fans, he's made a name for himself as a talented dance and pop singer. Born in Czechowice-Dziedzice it is estimated that he has sold almost 700,000 records in Po...
Hollywood Undead
Academy 1
Friday 26 February 2027
Hollywood Undead have concocted an explosive cocktail of hip hop, rock and metal, forging an alternative style that's primed to blow the scene up. They craft incisive, sharp and sarcastic raps that slash the jugular of mainstream pop cultu...Master Peace
Club Academy
Friday 26 February 2027
 With his expansive library of Hip-Hop, Pop and indie music, Master Peace has gone on to create unique music juxtaposing nostalgic alternative rock with contemporary sounds of street music. After doing grime sets at London-based radio st...
Evil Blizzard
Academy 3
Saturday 27 February 2027
 Described as "The most ingenious and charismatic live experience on the music scene," Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Three masked bassists, a guitarist who can't play guitar, a singing drummer, a pig with cleaversm and an ...
Blind Channel
Club Academy
Tuesday 2 March 2027
Blind Channel is a Finnish nu metal band from Oulu who define their musical style as "violent pop". They represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Dark Side", finishing in sixth place. ...Sleeping With Sirens
Academy 1
Friday 5 March 2027
Florida post-hardcore trail blazers Sleeping With Siren mix heavy melody while still remaining edgy and heavy. Kellin Quinn's unique leggero tenor vocal range makes the band stand out from the rest, with their albums charting in the UK To...PeelingFlesh
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
Oklahoma slam death metal band PeelingFlesh blend elements of slamming brutal death metal with hardcore influences. With themes including gore, murder, and thuggery, the group's songs frequently include samples of hip-hop and Blaxploitati...Kalandra
Academy 2
Friday 5 March 2027
Equal parts shamanic folk and progressive rock, Liverpool-formed Norwegian and Swedish act Kalandra cast an alluring spell over the third stage (Bixler) Thursday. Vocalist Katrine Stenbekk unfurled gorgeous, drawn-out melodies comparable t...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Club Academy
Friday 5 March 2027
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world ren...Sleeping with Sirens Manchester Tickets
Lambrini Girls
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 6 March 2027
Brighton based noise-punk duo Lambrini Girls bottle everything wrong with the modern world and shake it up. If peppering political songs with humour is like sticking a sparkler in some bread, then their music is like a fireworks display in...The Smiths Ltd + Clint Boon (DJ Set)
Academy 2
Saturday 6 March 2027
Formed in 2009, the ONLY Smiths tribute band from and based in Manchester have a unique selling point and an authenticity that is hard to beat. Committed to getting the same energy that Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce ...Medium Build
Academy 3
Saturday 6 March 2027
Nicholas Carpenter, better known by his stage name Medium Build, is a Nashville-based, Atlanta-raised Americana singer-songwriter who has toured with Lewis Capaldi. ...
Dirty Honey
Academy 2
Sunday 7 March 2027
Some musicians take a while to build an audience and connect with fans but for the Los Angeles-based hard blues rock quartet Dirty Honey, success came right out of the gate. The band's debut single, "When I'm Gone," became the first song b...
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Keo
Academy 1
Wednesday 10 - Thursday 11 March 2027
Keo are brothers Finn and Conor Keogh with drummer Oli Spackman and guitarist Jimmy Lanwern, who can trace their roots back to Plymouth, Portugal, Ireland and the US - with the Keogh brothers spending their youth touring much of the UK, Ir...
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