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
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...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 ...
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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Dave Finnegan's Commitments
Academy 3
Saturday 11 July 2026
Direct from the hit Hollywood film "The Commitments", the man who has fronted the touring band for the last ten years and who played Mickah Wallace in the legendary movie, is here with his sensational show and his own 8-piece band behind hi...
Boys Like Girls
Academy 1
Friday 17 July 2026
Boys Like Girls emerged from the Boston underground with a sound that cut through the noise-anthemic, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Since their debut, the band has defined and defied boundaries, delivering dynamic records and high...Lenny Pearce - Baby Rave
Academy 1
Sunday 19 July 2026
Lenny Pearce, known for his innovative approach to dance music with Toddler Techno, is not just breaking the mold with his beats but also with his belief that parties aren't just for teens and adults. In a world where DJ culture often revol...
Steel Panther
Academy 1
Tuesday 21 July 2026
The comedic glam metal band from Sunset Strip, Los Angeles are a living, breathing study in the art of "hair metal". With tongues firmly lodged in their cheeks, Steel Panther celebrate and ridicule all that was good and bad about the "great...Charlie Puth
Academy 1
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Internationally acclaimed, exciting pop-rock artist and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Puth creates his bravest, boldest and most honest work to date. With complex, life affirming and uplifting melodies he has scored UK Platinum-selling hits...The Chris Stapleton Experience - Tribute to Chris Stapleton
Academy 3
Friday 24 July 2026
The Chris Stapleton Experience is a UK based tribute to Country music megastar, Chris Stapleton. The Chris Stapleton Experience are dedicated to bringing the essence of Chris Stapleton's music to life. The tribute band captures the spirit a...Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson
Club Academy
Saturday 25 July 2026
The Queen's of Lovers Rock announce a rare concert together. Janet Kay is best known for the Dennis Bovell produced track "Silly games" which went to Number 1 in the National UK charts in 1979. This was the first time a British born black f...
Lovers Rock Showcase
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 July 2026
A night of timeless classics performed by two Queens . Expect non stop Anthems and mature vibes all night ....
Primus
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 17 August 2026
Since 1984, Primus have followed in the footsteps of boundary-pushing artists like Frank Zappa and Pink Floyd to create some of the most original and inventive music in existence. The Californian rock band's incomparable sound is cerebral a...Primus Manchester Tickets
The Living Tombstone
Academy 1
Friday 21 August 2026
Electronic rock band The Living Tombstone were formed in 2011 by Israeli music producer Yoav Landau and later joined by American singer Sam Haft as a musical duo. The group is notable for their songs and music videos based on video games an...
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