WHAT'S ON AT NEW CENTURY, MANCHESTER
What's On at New Century, Manchester
Below you will find what's on at New Century Manchester, the recently restored three floor venue opposite Victoria Station.
With a capacity of 1300, the first floor New Century Hall 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.
With a rich musical history, 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.
Opening in 2026, the 450 New Century Locker offers a further live music venue while the ground floor is a bustling social hub of independent food traders and the basement provides an education space for the DBS Institute in music technology and games design.
Below you will find what's on at New Century Manchester, the recently restored three floor venue opposite Victoria Station.
With a capacity of 1300, the first floor New Century Hall 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.
With a rich musical history, 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.
Opening in 2026, the 450 New Century Locker offers a further live music venue while the ground floor is a bustling social hub of independent food traders and the basement provides an education space for the DBS Institute in music technology and games design.
Most Popular Shows and Events at New Century, Manchester
What's On at New Century, Manchester
Tiffany Day
Locker
Monday 7 December 2026
Wichita, Kansas hyperpop singer Tiffany Day Ruan found fame in 2017 when a video of her singing into a well in Italy went viral on Twitter. She released her debut studio album, Lover Tofu Fruit, in 2024. ...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
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 Coll...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
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 Coll...
Northside
New Century Hall
Saturday 12 December 2026
Formed in 1989, Manchester favourites Northside released their only album, Chicken Rhythms, on Factory Records in 1991, reaching no.19 in the UK charts. The band became part of the 1990s Madchester baggy scene and are best remembered for t...Tom Lawrinson
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 16 December 2026
With over 300 million views of his online sketches, Manchester comic Tom Lawrinson ("truly unique... joyfully daft" Rolling Stone) embarks on his biggest tour yet with new show "Speak of the Devil", finally answering the questions "is magi...
David Byrne's Night
New Century Hall
Friday 15 January 2027
David Byrne's Night returns for a massive celebration of two of Scotland's greatest poets: David Byrne and Robert Burns. Expect to hear Talking Heads, David Byrne, and Robert Burns all night long with a massive rotating live house band fea...Ryan Long
New Century Hall
Sunday 24 January 2027
Ryan Long is a comedian, podcaster, and filmmaker originally from Toronto who has amassed billions of views across his viral sketches, street interviews, and stand-up specials. ...Cat Clyde
Locker
Tuesday 26 January 2027
Canadian songwriter Cat Clyde's music exists in a sonic overlap; the rockabilly grit of contemporaries like Sierra Ferrell, The Deslondes, or Nick Shoulders, meets the vulnerable, folk rock volatility of Big Thief or Angel Olsen. Cly...José González
New Century, Manchester
Friday 29 January 2027
Despite only releasing three solo albums in the last 18 years, Jose Gonzalez, has packed out distinguished venues from Sydney to Talinn - via Berlin, Barcelona and Rio De Janeiro - and even sold out London's 4,000 capacity Albert Hall in t...The Scratch
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 30 January - Friday 5 February 2027
Dublin's The Scratch were born from a shared love of metal and traditional Irish music and have moulded triumphant melodies with the groove and intensity of metal. Their debut album released in 2020 reached #9 in the Irish Album Charts, #2...OMNI
Locker
Saturday 30 January 2027
Described by Vice as "the best post-punk band in America", Atlanta duo are influenced by bands like Television, Talking Heads, and Wire, with "mathematical" rhythms and "wiry guitar chords, nervy basslines, and jolting beats. ...
Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 4 February 2027
A critically acclaimed artist steeped in solitude and fragility, Hayden Thorpe's singular voice and imaginative song craft is bore of the Lake District landscape in which he lives. Having first cultivated a devoted audience with his band W...Tyler Braden
New Century Hall
Saturday 6 February 2027
Country powerhouse Tyler Braden is many things all at once. The Gold-certified Alabama-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist is a classic Country troubadour whose storytelling strikes an intimate chord. At the same tim...Do Nothing Manchester Tickets
Gilla Band
New Century Hall
Friday 12 February 2027
Formerly known as Girl Band, the unpredictable trailblazing Dublin post-punk rock band have redrawn their own paradigm with a majestic exploration of the infinite possibilities of noise. Like little you've heard before, they deliver a kal...
Giant Rooks
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
Founded only in 2014, young alternative-pop quintet Giant Rooks ranks among the hottest newcomers in the German independent scene, reaching no.3 in their home country and the Top 20 in Switzerland and Austria with their debut album. The ba...Noah Gundersen
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 18 February 2027
With a poignant, ruminative approach to his indie folk songs, Noah Gundersen moved from Olympia to Seattle, Washington, to pursue a career in music. The yearning, acoustic folk of his first few releases gradually made way for electric guit...Stornoway
New Century, Manchester
Friday 19 February 2027
On listening to Oxford indie folk band Stornoway - now reunited after a six year hiatus - the yearning for adventure and the freedom of the coast and wild places is palpable. As is true of classic songwriting partnerships, lyricist Brian B...Ocean Grove
New Century, Manchester
Friday 19 February 2027
Find tickets and full event details for Ocean Grove live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Ocean Grove?Tickets for Ocean Grove can be purchased safely and securely fr...caroline
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 21 February 2027
The eight-piece London-based folk rock collective, caroline, are back with their mesmerizing signature blend of interwoven guitars, rich instrumentation, and dynamic contrasts, which capture their unique ability to craft immersive, ever-ev...Switchfoot
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 28 February 2027
In 2023, San Diego Christian alt-rock act Switchfoot's seminal album, The Beautiful Letdown. The triple-platinum record included the UK Top 30 hit "Meant to Live", and changed the lives of the band members and a generation the world over. ...Aurie Styla
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 4 March 2027
Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he's back on the road with his brand-new show Maverick. Maverick looks at life from the end of The Au...Django Django
New Century, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
Over the course of their extraordinarily accomplished discography to date, London art-rockers Django Django have constantly headed left where others have gone right. Described by The Guardian as "capable of making music that sounds close t...Turnover
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 17 March 2027
West Virginian indie rockers Turnover demonstrate an eclectic mix of personalities from emo and pop punk to a lo-fi, jazzy sound, with driving drums and delay-drenched guitar. Â Â ...Tatty MacLeod
New Century, Manchester
Friday 19 March 2027
 In August 2025, Tatty posted a video of her 73 year old mum digging a trench on social media. 25 million views later and DIY Liz is a viral sensation. This year Tatty turns the same age as 'Trench Lady' was when she had her. In her new ...
HENGE
New Century Hall
Friday 26 March 2027
Attention Earth! This is HENGE. We bring you the gift of Cosmic Dross - a kind of music that is new to your world. There are no Earth words to describe it... but it will one day save your species. Henge are a British concept band formed in...
Danny Bowes (Thunder) - Maximum Chat
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 10 April 2027
Thunder frontman and Planet Rock radio presenter Danny Bowes presents his highly anticipated one-man show, Maximum Chat. The tour marks a significant return to the stage for Bowes, following his recovery from a life-threatening accident i...Mansur Brown
Locker
Thursday 15 April 2027
Guitar remains at the centre of Mansur Brown's music, but it's by no means the only component. Straddling the roles of songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, this spirit of self-sufficiency cuts through everything Mansur does. A...Die Spitz
New Century Hall
Saturday 17 April 2027
Texan punk rockers Die Spitz have been described by Paste magazine as "the real, explosive deal, unleashing some of the best rock and roll that Gen Z has to offer.", while Spin has called the girls "one of the most riotous new live bands ...Usama Siddiquee
New Century Hall
Tuesday 20 April 2027
Usama Siddiquee is a Bengali-American stand-up comedian, writer, and actor based in New York City, who can most recently be seen as a finalist (and fan favorite!) on Kevin Hart's new series for Netflix, Funny AF. As an actor, Usama can be ...
Bess Atwell
New Century Hall
Friday 23 April 2027
 Since the release of 'Already, Always' Brighton indie folk star Bess Atwell has been through a number of personal transformations including tapering off antidepressants, after "years of avoiding it". Reflections on her upbringing and re...The Lathums
New Century Hall
Saturday 24 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...Man Woman Chainsaw
New Century Hall
Saturday 1 May 2027
Man/Woman/Chainsaw are a punk/noise/pop group based in London ...Duo Jatekok
New Century Hall
Saturday 8 May 2027
With their enthusiasm and contagious energy, they are the French piano duo who are currently making a name for in France and around the world. Since 2011, Nairi Badal and Adelaide Panaget have formed the Duo Jatekok, Hungarian for "game". ...Fairport Convention
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 25 May 2027
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, havingformed in 1967 and goiing on to win a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, with Radio 2 listeners voting their ground-breaking album Liege & Lief "The Mos...Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
New Century Hall
Saturday 29 May 2027
An indoor tribute festival with six tribute bands performing the hits of The Killers, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, Kasabian and Kaiser Chiefs ...Osees (The Oh Sees)
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 9 June 2027
With a stage show that's best described as sweat-drenched, a blistering back catalogue and several name changes along the way - Orinoka Crash Suite (1997-2003), OCS (2003-05), The Ohsees (2006), The Oh Sees (2007), Thee Oh Sees (2008-16), ...
How to get to New Century, Manchester
New Century Frequently Asked Questions
34 Hanover Street, Manchester, M4 4AH
The nearest carparks are;
Just Park Riga St, Manchester, M4 4AF
EuroPark 88a Miller St, Manchester, M4 4DY
The nearest train station is Victoria.
Shudehill tram stop is also just a 2 minute walk away.
The capacity for New Century Hall is up to 1300 standing.
Capacity is varied to accomodate each individual event.
You can email New Century Hall or contact your ticket provider.
New Century Hall box office opens on event days from 4pm.
When we know of a duration of a show, we add it to the description of the show on our event pages.
If the time isn't listed, we do not have the information yet. We update our pages daily so it maybe a case of knowing closer to the performance itself, so keep checking.
You can also email New Century Hall for further information.
For more information on access at New Century Hall, you can visit their accessibility page.
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For any lost property enquiries, please email New Century Hall with a description f the item and details of the event you attended.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at New Century, Manchester
