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
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...
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. ...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...
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 ...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. ...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...
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. ...
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...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...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.  ...Yaelokre Manchester Tickets
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...The Home Team
XO
Academy 3
Wednesday 4 November 2026
XO are a British girl group consisting of members Summer Askew from Liverpool, Shali Bordoni from Hong Kong, Zoe Miller from Essex, Emmy Statham from Derby and Reanna Sujeewon from London. They were formed by Polydor Records in 2024 after ...Dizzee Rascal
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 5 November 2026
Multi-Platinum selling London rapper Dizzee Rascal's legendary status came to be, flowing effortlessly through a collection of distinctly UK genres with unrivalled ease, on hits such as his four UK chart-topping hits "Bonkers", "Dance wiv ...Carnifex + Despised Icon + Suffocation
Academy 2
Thursday 5 November 2026
A metal triple header with San Diego deathcore act Carnifex, Canadian deathcore pioneers Despised Icon, and New York technical death metal heads Suffocation. ...
Pygmy Twylyte - The Music of Frank Zappa
Club Academy
Friday 6 November 2026
Navigating the vast Zappa oeuvre then is no mean feat, but Scotland's Pygmy Twylyte have embraced the challenge with gusto. So prolific was Frank Zappa's output, that it is nearly impossible to present a representative sample of his work i...
Cody Pennington Country Show
Academy 1
Saturday 7 November 2026
Nashville artist Cody Pennington and his band bring the biggest country hits to the UK with the Cody Pennington Country Show. Don't miss a night of boot scootin' hits from artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Chris Staple...Infinity Song
Academy 3
Saturday 7 November 2026
When we say family, there is no marketing or hyperbole attached. These are the sons and daughters of Detroit's esteemed Boyd's. Homeschooled academically and musically by parents who founded the Boys & Girls Choir of Detroit, they have per...
Puscifer
Academy 1
Sunday 8 November 2026
Tool and A Perfect Circle vocalist Maynard James Keenan's Californian electro rock band first appeared as a fictional band in Episode 1 of American TV series Mr. Show. Originally a solo project - or his "creative subconscious" - the line...
Currents + Erra
Academy 1
Thursday 12 November 2026
A metalcore co-headline show. Connecticut metalcore band Currents were formed in 2011 by former drummer Jeff Brown, although after numerous line-up changes, since 2018, no original members remain with the band. Described as metalcore and p...Fink
Academy 2
Thursday 12 November 2026
Described as "a beautiful sound palette of dub, folk, blues, soul, and beat science" by Metro, "John Martyn with added stunning digital traces," by Uncut and "a brooding power reminiscent of a stripped down Nick Cave. A leftfield delight....MEEK
Academy 3
Thursday 12 November 2026
London alt-pop singer Georgia Meek first gained recognition through independent indie-pop releases, which saw her collaborate with artists including James Hurr, Lumix and Will Clarke, before enjoying a Top 30 hit of her own in February 202...
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Space
Academy 2
Friday 13 November 2026
Liverpool indie band Space shot to fame in 1996 with with with hit single "Female of the Species", which was also the theme song to the TV series Cold Feet. They followed it up with UK Top 20 singles "The Ballad of Tom Jones" (with Cerys...Ferocious Dog
Academy 3
Friday 13 November 2026
 Worksop's Ferocious Dog has emerged as a prominent figure in the music world, renowned for their dynamic and authentic folk-punk sound that echoes the essence of Nottinghamshire. Celebrated for their narrative-driven lyrics addressing s...
Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Academy 3
Friday 13 November 2026
A live tribute to Coldplay and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look-a-like show. The vocals, mannerisms and atmosphere these guys deliver are second to none. Giving the audience that same high energy perf...SPACE Manchester Academy 2
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Scruff of the Neck presentsSPACEListen: https://spoti. fi/3vaRBlVFacebook: https://www. facebook. com/spacethebandofficialInstagram: https://www. instagram. com/spacethebandofficialFriday 13 November 2026 | Academy 2, ManchesterWith suppor...Chloe Slater
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Manchester-based Bournemouth indie rocker Chloe Slater was originally inspired by Taylor Swift and started playing acoustic guitar at the age of 13, and then electric guitar. She moved to Manchester, aged 18, to study music before her care...Embrace
Academy 1
Saturday 14 November 2026
 West Yorkshire brothers Danny and Richard McNamara have come a long way since the days of out-of-tune criticisms and gags about being Oasis' little brothers. With three UK number 1 albums to their name, and smash hit Top 10 singles "Nat...UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
Academy 3
Saturday 14 November 2026
This world-famous tribute band takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary rockers Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all perfo...
The Cases - Manchester
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Rizzle Kicks
Academy 1
Sunday 15 November 2026
Multi-Platinum selling Brighton hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks, Jordan "Rizzle" Stephens and Harley "Sylvester" Alexander-Sule have sold over 1 million singles and over 600,000 albums in the UK. Their Top 10 hits include "Mama Do the Hump", "D...
Tropical Fuck Storm
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 17 - Friday 27 November 2026
It?s been two years since our favourite Australian post-apocalyptic acid punk disco scuzzheads, Tropical Fuck Storm, toured Europe. And while we can?t blame EVERYTHING terrible that?s happened since then on their absence, it does make you ...
The Fray
Academy 1
Thursday 19 November 2026
From the sleepy sprawl of America's 'Mile-High City', Denver, Colorado, United States, comes The Fray, a foursome whose melodic pop-rock songs and soaring vocals resonate with sprawling tapestries and tales of hopefulness and heartache. T...Deco
Academy 3
Friday 20 November 2026
Good mood music. Unwavered by the movements around them, Deco have become one of the UK's most intriguing viral pop acts. With a persistent knack for classic songwriting, Deco blend the contemporary with their love of the 80s synth pop rec...Drake Milligan
Academy 1
Saturday 21 November 2026
 Texan country music singer/songwriter and former America's Got Talent contestant Drake Milligan has been called "The New Elvis of Country." The rising Country artist and songwriter perfectly combines traditional Texas country, Western s...Gloryhammer
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Angus McFife and his symphonic power metal heroes of Dundee make their triumphant return with perfect galloping, highly melodic power metal that merges galactic fire with unforgettable metal anthems. So, shine those hammers, sharpen your ...
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