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
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...Basement Manchester Tickets
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...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...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...
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
Manchester Academy, Manchester
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...Louder Than War Live
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 13 March 2027
John Robb's music and culture website Louder Than War launched its own festival in 2026, with the debut event headlined by the great Sea Power and a full bill of bands over three stages at Manchester Academy. Now, it is back in 2027 with ...SOFY
Academy 3
Tuesday 16 March 2027
Leicester indie pop artist who first found fame when featured on the FIFA 23 soundtrack ...Shygirl
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 March 2027
Experimental South London pop artist Shygirl reveals her inner self-reflection in experimental vocal tones and deconstructed dance melodies, exhibiting a new level of intimacy and emotional depth in her songwriting. Simultaneously assertin...La Roux
Academy 2
Saturday 20 March 2027
With hits "Bulletproof" and "In for the Kill", "the red haired one" made electro-pop mean something again. Londoner Elly Jackson has a staggering ability to channel all her feelings and experiences into wondrous blasts of crystal-clean e...Pet Shop Boys, Actually - Tribute to Pet Shop Boys
Academy 3
Saturday 20 March 2027
Pet Shop Boys, Actually deliver a night of pure synth-pop celebration, bringing the iconic sound and style of the Pet Shop Boys to life with spectacular energy. This full production show features dazzling visuals alongside all the timeles...Sugababes
Academy 1
Friday 26 - Saturday 27 March 2027
 British girl group responsible for many of the biggest pop hits of the 00s Following on from the phenomenal success of their UK reunion tour and festival performances, the era-defying, chart-topping British sensations continue their glo...
Graveyard & Blues Pills Co-Headline Tour
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 26 March 2027
Action! PresentsGraveyard & Blues Pills Co-Headline Tour+ Spiders?????All ages (under 16 ?s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 at all times)....Graveyard & Blues Pills Manchester Tickets
A Night of Sade (Tribute)
Academy 2
Friday 2 April 2027
A tribute night celebrating 40 years of Essex soul pop star Sade's seminal debut album, 'Diamond Life', as the house band breathes fresh life into all of the classics, including 'Sweetest Taboo', 'Smooth Operator', 'Kiss of Life' and more....
The Eminem Experience
Club Academy
Saturday 3 April 2027
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 craf...Special Kinda Madness - Tribute to The Specials & Madness
Academy 3
Saturday 3 April 2027
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 ener...Buffalo Traffic Jam
Academy 1
Thursday 8 April 2027
Having first connected at Montana State, folk duo Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross are anchored by vocals which deliver a kind of raw emotion that resonates deeply with audiences everywhere. Their 14-track debut album, 'Pictures of You', is...
Emofest
Academy 1
Friday 16 April 2027
Put on your eyeliner, lace up your high-tops and get ready to rock to all your favourite nostalgic emo anthems as the Emo Festival is the greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase...  Teenage Nostalgia featuring all...Orbital
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 17 April 2027
Orbital, the Kent duo of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll, have crafted a vast catalogue of ambitious yet accessible electronic music, informed by a wide range of genres such as ambient, electro, punk, and film scores. They became one of th...
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