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
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...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 ...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 ...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". ...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...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...
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...Sleeping with Sirens Manchester Tickets
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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 - lin...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...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)....
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...Overpass
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 23 April 2027
Known for their anthemic guitar music, Birmingham's Overpass boast influences spanning decades, including 90s rock and 2010s indie. ...MEUTE
Academy 1
Thursday 29 April 2027
The impetuous passion of a freaked out marching band finds its new order in the intricacy of electronic music production. Coming from Hamburg's Schulterblatt street the self-styled techno marching band MEUTE have been catapulted to the top...
Supergrass
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 May 2027
Tearing by at a breakneck speed, it has been 30 years since 'I Should Coco', the spectacularly eclectic chart-topping debut by Oxford Britpop rockstars Supergrass, was released in 1995. At the time, the band were barely out of their teens....Bec O'Malley
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 May 2027
In 2024, Bec O'Malley went on a hike in the Peak District with his friends. He'd taken his acoustic guitar with him and decided to film a quick video of him covering Dylan Gossett's 'Coal' while out on the misty paths. In the short clip, t...Reggae Orchestra
Academy 2
Saturday 8 May 2027
Experience dancehall, soca and reggae anthems reimagined by a breathtaking live orchestra with live singers, performers! Step into a world where the greatest dancehall, soca and reggae anthems are reimagined by a breathtaking live orchestr...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Academy 2
Saturday 15 May 2027
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaime...Erasured - The Ultimate Erasure Tribute
Academy 3
Saturday 26 June 2027
In 1995 Mark Rodway appeared on ITV's "Stars In Their Eyes" (and again for the 1995 Christmas Special) as Erasure's Andy Bell, to universal acclaim. He met Pete Faint in 1996 and the pair began writing original material together and at t...How to get to Manchester Academy, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Manchester Academy, Manchester
