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
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The Eminem Experience
Club Academy
Friday 25 September 2026
A high-octane celebration of Eminem's legendary music as The Eminem Experience tribute act brings his greatest hits to life like never before. This immersive production blends the raw intensity of live hip-hop with next-level musical craft...She Her Her Hers
Academy 3
Friday 25 September 2026
Japanese alternative band She Her Her Hers deliver a fusion of Chillwave, Shoegaze, Synthpop and Ambient. Composed of Hiroyasu Takahashi, Tomason and Daiki Matsuura, they became the first Japanese band to sign a contract with a Chinese lab...The Maine
Academy 1
Saturday 26 September 2026
Known for their catchy songs, Arizona band The Maine's infectious pop rock is just as honest as it is polished. With a perfect blend of heartfelt lyrics, driving drums and ridiculously catchy hooks, their music is truly a fun and fresh take...Anuv Jain
Academy 2
Saturday 26 September 2026
Anuv Jain is an Indian singer, songwriter and composer. He is well known for his bass voice and simple chorded songs with lyrics mostly dealing with love and heartbreak. He mostly uses only a guitar or a ukulele, unaccompanied by percussion...The Molotovs Manchester Tickets
Shadow of Intent
Club Academy
Thursday 1 October 2026
New England's Shadow of Intent employs a lethal blend of punitive melodic deathcore and depressive symphonic death metal that utilises the dense mythologies inherent in the popular military science fiction video game franchise Halo for its ...
Don Broco
Academy 1
Friday 2 October 2026
Filtering their charismatic '80s pop-inflected rock seamlessly, almost restlessly, through metal, funk and electronics, the UK chart-topping Bedford four piece have become one of rock's most diverse and charismatic bands, playing huge shows...Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Academy 3
Friday 2 October 2026
Respectfully performing songs from one of the 1990s and 2000s most loved bands, the UK's leading Radiohead tribute....PorkPie
Academy 3
Saturday 3 October 2026
 Scotland's 9 piece Ska Behemoth, a music force of nature that have been tearing up stages the length and breadth of the country. Combining top quality dance along ska standards from The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, The Beat, etc. with...
Myles Sanko
Academy 3
Friday 9 October 2026
Described by Rolling Stone Magazine as "One of the great talents of vibrant European Soul", British soul and jazz singer Myles Sanko was born in Accra, Ghana. Steeped in both Ghanaian and French heritage, his music embodies a rich tapest...
Blaze Bayley (Wolfsbane / Iron Maiden)
Club Academy
Saturday 10 October 2026
Lead singer of Iron Maiden during Bruce Dickinson's absence from 1994 to 1999, heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley was also the lead singer of Wolfsbane from 1984 to 1994 (and currently since 2010).  ...Tyber & Pete (The Dualers)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
Tyber & Pete from The Dualers, the 9 piece ska & reggae band from south east London. The bands unique Jamaican style rhythm & blues sound teamed with their lively vibrant performances has seen them consistently perform to sell-out crowds a...
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 nurs...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 "Rid...
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. ...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 to...
Black Stone Cherry
Academy 1
Saturday 24 October 2026
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 the...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. ...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 ...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, ind...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 songs...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. From...
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 twe...
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 in...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 Staplet...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 perf...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."...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 so...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 support...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 "Natu...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 perfor...
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. Th...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 reco...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 sw...
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 b...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
Academy 3
Saturday 21 November 2026
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...Baby Lasagna
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Academy Events & IBA Events Presents: Baby LasagnaBABY LASAGNA BEGINS HIS NEW ERA WITH NEW SINGLE ?END THE PARTY?The new song brings a stylistic change, but also a personal showdown with himselfAfter two years of meteoric rise, from a break...Zimmer90
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
German indie-pop-disco duo and best friends Finn and Joscha deliver sophisticated and wistful pop music which recalls shades of Parcels, Air, Phoenix, and The Bee Gees in a restrained and irresistibly lush sound that straddles disco, yach...
Julia Wolf
Academy 2
Monday 23 November 2026
New York indie pop star Julia Capello, better known as Julia Wolf, blends elements of indie pop, alternative rock, and R&B which has seen her compared to Caroline Polachek, Lorde, and various shoegaze acts. Having originally found fame thr...Electric Six
Club Academy
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-y...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
Academy 2
Saturday 28 November 2026
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry a...Dayseeker
Academy 1
Wednesday 2 December 2026
Dayseeker embody what a rock band can be in the 21st century. Untethered from rules and agnostic of genre confines, the Southern California quartet exist without boundaries. As such, they seamlessly absorb culture at lightspeed, layering hy...Portugal The Man
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
Over the past decade,Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock's most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favourites. Originally heralding ...How to get to Manchester Academy, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Manchester Academy, Manchester
