WHAT'S ON AT NEW CENTURY HALL, MANCHESTER
New Century Hall Manchester flows across three floors and its recent exquisite restoration has brought its musical history to a whole new generation. With a capacity of 1300, the first floor has its original sprung dance floor, disco ceiling, and state of the art sound system, ensuring it is capable of hosting numerous styles of events, concerts, gigs, productions, conferences, exhibitions and shows.
New Century Hall has hosted music legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Hollies, The Kinks, Hermans Hermits, Tina Turner, and was a go to venue in the 80’s for the MADchester acid house parties. With the ground floor a bustling social hub of independent food traders and the basement providing education via the DBS Institute in music technology, and games design, now is the time for New Century Hall Manchester.
With exciting concerts and gigs ahead such as Basement, Kofi Stine, Echobelly, Idlewild, and 808 State, there is always something to look forward to, whether it be a premier or an old favourite. See what's on at New Century Hall Manchester with Manchester Theatres below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at New Century Hall, Manchester
What's On at New Century Hall, Manchester
This Paranormal Life
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Rory Powers & Kit Grier Mulvenna. Every Tuesday they investigate a different paranormal case! ...Tide Lines
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 30 October 2025
Scottish folk pop band Tide Lines rounded off a huge 2023 with a unique conceptual tour throughout Scotland entitled Elements. Such was the success of these special, stripped back shows, the band are now getting set to take Elements on t...Daniel Avery
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 31 October 2025
After originally recording and DJing under the name Stopmakingme, Bournemouth-born DJ Daniel Avery reverted to his own name in 2012, releasing ambient and uptempo dance tracks. In 2020 he released the single "Lone Swordsman", in tribute to...The Enemy
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 1 November 2025
Since 2007, the socially anchored, Coventry power rock trio led by lead singer and main songwriter Tom Clarke haven't been afraid to shed a tonne of bravado as a shield for some deep-seeded insecurities - mainly Tom's own personal hang-ups....ian Manchester Tickets
Joey Valence & Brae
New Century Hall, Manchester
Monday 3 November 2025
Pennsylvania rap duo Joey Bertolino and Braedan Lugue (a.k.a. Joey Valence & Brae), scored a TikTok viral hit during Lockdown with their song "Crank It Up," a celebration of rap music's early boom bap sound. ...Pa Salieu
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 4 November 2025
At only 23-years-old, Coventry's Pa Salieu is blending his West Midlands upbringing and Gambian heritage into a unique brand of rap that has seen him carve out space as an exciting new voice in British music. Breakout song 'Frontline' becam...PA Salieu Manchester Tickets
Paul C Brunson
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Internationally recognised relationship expert, entrepreneur, the Head of Global Research at Tinder, co-host of Celebs Go Dating and Married at First Sight UK and the host of #1 podcast 'We Need to Talk', Paul Carrick Brunson presents Lov...Perfume Genius
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 7 November 2025
Dazzling Seattle art-pop auteur Michael Alden Hadreas delivers ornate pop 'n' cathartic folk balladry, defiant make-out anthems 'n' queer R&B soul. For fans of Kate Bush and Scott Walker.      ...Rosellas
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 8 November 2025
Fresh from supporting Starsailor, the young Mancunians serve up stadium-ready guitars, punchy drums and pure adrenaline, with a sound that gives a nod to the bands of 90's Britpop, drawing sonic comparisons to The Verve, The Stone Roses and...The Rapture
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Mixing post-punk intensity with dance-floor energy, The Rapture captured the zeitgeist of an entire era of indie dance rock in the early 2000s. Formed in 1998 by Luke Jenner, the band quickly made waves in New York City with their raw mix o...Willie J Healey
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 November 2025
Is Oxfordshire musician Willie J Healey your favourite artists' favourite artist? You better believe it. Alex Turner, Joe Talbot of IDLES, Jamie T and Orlando Weeks are among those who believe, most having come onboard following the Neil Yo...shame
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 15 November 2025
Originally fuelled by pint-sloshing teenage vitriol, UK Top 10 charting South London pop-punksters shame now delve into a different kind of intensity. Wading into uncharted musical waters, emboldened by their wit and earned cynicism, they h...Joe Kay
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 16 November 2025
Co-founder and current CEO and Head of Artists and Repertoire at Los Angeles-based music collective Soulection Joe Kay comes to town. ...CupcakKe
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Chicago rapper Cupcakke is known for her known for her hypersexualized, brazen, and often comical persona and music. ...Ash
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Platinum-selling, chart-topping Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, alternative rockers Ash are best known for their 1995 hit "Girl from Mars", as well as UK Top 10 singles "Goldfinger", "Oh Yeah", "Shining Light", and "A Life Less Ordinary" ...South Arcade
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 20 November 2025
South Arcade are making waves as one of the UK's most promising alternative bands, channeling the energy of early 2000s pop rock. ...South Arcade Manchester Tickets
The Guest List
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Formed in early 2021, up-and-coming Manchester rock band The Guest List have built up a global following on social media, clocking up millions of streams on Spotify with the release of their self-titled EP, 'Steel Police', and the heartfelt...The Guest List Manchester Tickets
Turin Brakes
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
With characteristically robust pop melodies and spine-tingling harmonies, South London's Mercury Music Prize-nominated urban folk-pop act Turin Brakes have sold over a million records worldwide, including the UK Top 5 hit, in 2003, "Pain K...Turin Brakes Manchester Tickets
Beth Mccarthy
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
York TikTok sensation Beth McCarthy's unique ability to draw in an audience with honest storytelling and captivating vocals, combined with a dynamic pop sound, creates anthems for the heart. Beth's career sky rocketed in December 2020 after...kwn
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
East London rising R&B artist kwn (pronounced kay-wuhn) is known for her melodic voice, sultry lyrics, and unique blend of contemporary R&B. ...Mike Rice
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
There's a cruelty to Mike Rice, a wickedness. In his latest show, Cruel Little Man, the Irish stand-up talks about doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten advent...The Horrors
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
After nearly 20 years making music, there are few bands who've created a canon as determinedly innovative and consistently critically-acclaimed as The Horrors. Emerging as zeitgeist-shaking garage-goths on their 2007 debut, 'Strange House',...The Pigeon Detectives
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
With platinum and gold selling accolades across their back catalogue, Leeds band The Pigeon Detectives return with their high octane live show, peppered with sing-a-long hits that have passed the test of time with flying colours attracting ...Oklou
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 30 November 2025
French electro pop artist Marylou Mayniel, better known by her stage name Oklou (pronounced "Okay Lou") has established herself as one of the most promising artists of her generation, collaborating with names like Mura Masa, Pomme and Flavi...Dirty Three
New Century Hall, Manchester
Monday 1 December 2025
Emerging once again from the unending waves crashing upon our fragile time-craft (adrift on the eternal ocean, and taking on water), Aussie instrumental rockers Dirty Three are (a) back, (b) tangled in seaweed, rank with saltwater and posse...Chelsea Grin
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Salt Lake City deathcore stalwarts Chelsea Grin have solidified their place in the metal world, building one of the most impressive and active online fan bases in the genre. Since 2018, no founding members remain in the band and, despite no...Dreadzone + The Orb
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 5 December 2025
A co-headline tour from two London ambient and dub electronica legends. Formed in 1993 in London by ex-Big Audio Dynamite drummer Greg Roberts and musician Tim Bran, Dreadzone scored a Top 20 hit in 1996 with "Little Britain". The Orb - Ale...Isabel LaRosa
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
Cuban-American alt pop singer Isabel LaRosa rose to prominence after releasing her 2022 single "I'm Yours", which went viral on TikTok. Her music has been described as being alt-pop, dark pop, and electropop. Â ...King Princess
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
Genderqueer Brooklyn pop singer-songwriter King Princess, aka Mikaela Straus has seen the likes of Mark Ronson, Foushee, and the late Taylor Hawkins appear on her records and has opened tours for Harry Styles, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Cas...The Band CAMINO
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Blending indie rock and electropop, the Memphis-formed, Nashville-based trio, self-described as "your mom's favorite band", come to Europe. ...808 State
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Colle...Destin Conrad Manchester Tickets
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025 - Monday 16 February 2026
Destin Conrad at New Century Hall...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...Day Fever
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen and Sheffield indie kings, Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it's launch in 2024 "The day-time disco tha...St Paul and the Broken Bones
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
Alabama's ever-evolving eight piece Southern-soul giants St. Paul & The Broken Bones carry forward the experimental spirit of their back catalogue. A tight ensemble with electrifying sound, they deliver captivating live performances with im...Kofi Stone
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 29 January 2026
Inspired by his Grandad's poetry, Birmingham rapper Kofi has had an advanced taste from as early as he can remember, freestyling and writing whenever he had the chance. A musical diet of Lupe Fiasco, Common, Kano and Sway further sparked hi...Matt Maeson
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 30 January 2026
Hailed by American Songwriter for '(creating) a sound unlike much else out there,' 2019 saw Matt Maeson arrive at the forefront of American Alternative music with his critically acclaimed breakthrough debut album, 'Bank On the Funeral'. ' T...Matt Maeson Manchester Tickets
Ezra Furman
New Century Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 February 2026
Described by Consequence Of Sound as, "a ball of energy, bouncing around genre borders with glee. There's the rebellion of '90s indie rock, a string of sunshine-y '80s pop, and the snarl of '70s punk," incendiary and inspiring Chicago tran...Ezra Furman Manchester Tickets
glaive
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 7 February 2026
American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer Ash Blue Gutierrez first came to fame during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, after posting a string of hyperpop songs to SoundCloud that earned him a cult following. He has sin...Durand Jones & The Indications
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Inspired by not only the ubiquitous titans of soul music but also the should-have-beens and the never-weres, Indiana-based modern soul band Durand Jones & The Indications have been described as producing "Smartly restrained music steeped i...Durand Jones & The Indications Manchester Tickets
Good Neighbours
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 February 2026
Since playing their debut headline show in November 2023, the dup consisting of Scott Verrill and Oli Fox have come together to create an indie rock-euphoric dreamscape of sound and vision, racing through the London gig circuit and beyond w...Good Neighbours Manchester Tickets
Big Special
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 February 2026
Described by Rolling Stone as "the punk duo who want us to dance through the darkness," Black Country natives Joe Hicklin (vocals) and Callum Moloney (drums) produce a sound that comes from vital, frustrated young working-class voices that ...Big Special Manchester Tickets


