WHAT'S ON AT BAND ON THE WALL, MANCHESTER
Band On The Wall is a showcase venue for some of the best live music events in the world, celebrating the diverse musical wealth of all cultures and communities. Owned by Inner City Music, an impressive renovation in 2022 saw its capacity increase to 520.
Great live music, producing national tours and international artists are a staple for Band On The Wall, with a reputation for bringing outstanding jazz, blues, folk and international music to the heart of Manchester. They also provide a platform for local artists to make music and to educate themselves via accessible digital content.
Band on the Wall has always been a place to be, and in the 1970’s even hosted the likes of Buzzcocks, The Fall and Joy Division during the punk scene. This multi award winning venue has plenty of shows, events, and productions to look forward to including Jazzy Jeff, Clinton Baptiste, The Sound Of Joy Division, and Willy Mason. Band On The Wall will be hosting Un-Convention Manchester in November 2025 and and Manchester Folk Festivalin March 2026. See what's on at Band On The Wall Manchester below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Band On The Wall, Manchester
What's On at Band On The Wall, Manchester
The ShowHawk Duo

Band on the Wall
Sunday 20 April 2025
Guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guitar. Their playing style has broken down barriers between acoustic and electronic dance music. Whether playing ac...Manchester vibrations

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 20 April 2025
Manchester Vibration' And CNR promoInvite you to come and join us for night f' Timeless Classics as we groove to an electric mix of house and soul ,...Christian Löffler

Band on the Wall
Monday 21 April 2025
German electronic producer and visual artist Christian Loffler conjures up light in an immersive live performance of euphoric minimal techno. Combining euphoria with introspection, Loffler has become known for a highly emotive sound that bl...Knats

The Copper Bar
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Knats, a quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Stan Woodward (Bass) and King David-Ike Elechi (Drums), alongside their younger sidekick and virtuoso Trumpeter, Ferg Kilsby, making Geordie Jazz with sophisticated a...Tim Garland's Lighthouse Trio

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Canterbury saxophonist Tim Garland, whose seventeen-year association with Chick Corea made his name widespread, launched his Lighthouse Trio in 2004. A truly unmatched and formidable acoustic jazz band where interplay is paramount, the l...Matilda Mann

Band on the Wall
Friday 25 April 2025
From lyrics pencilled in her diary and playing demos on the kitchen speaker, to writing songs in the mountains of the Peak District and a light-filled apartment in Archway, young West London indie-folk musician Matilda Mann was inspire...La Fiesta

The Copper Bar
Friday 25 April - Friday 6 June 2025
A free-to-dance global music night featuring Afrobeat, Reggae, Latin, and Jazz with live band. Free entry, every Friday! ...Funk Street!

The Copper Bar
Saturday 26 April - Saturday 7 June 2025
Get your groove on at Funk Street, a free night of live funk, soul and disco brought to you by resident bands. Traversing the finest in funk, soul, disco, house and more. Expect soul-heavy beats, infectious rhythm, and free-flowing danceflo...Ashley Henry

Everything Yes
Elephunk in the Room

The Copper Bar
Thursday 1 May 2025
Showcasing some of the finest local bands, melding disco, funk and jazz together and ending the night with disco classics. Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room, a Rebel Riot Record event. ...Mike Masse

Band on the Wall
Sunday 4 May 2025
Internationally acclaimed Denver, Colorado, guitarist, Mike Masse is known for his known for his epic whirlwind acoustic covers of rock classics. He initially became known for his YouTube Channel, which now has over 400,000 subscribers an...Tatiana Marie Eva

The Moonlandingz

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 10 May 2025
Now Wave presents The Moonlandingz at Band on the Wall on 10th May 2025...Rogér Fakhr & Charif Megarbane (Habibi Funk)

The Necks

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 13 May 2025
The Necks are one of the great cult bands of Australia. The deceptive simplicity of their music throws forth new charms on each hearing. Not entirely avant-garde, nor minimalist, nor ambient, nor jazz, the music of The Necks is possibly un...Panic Shack

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 16 May 2025
Now Wave presents Panic Shack at Band on the Wall on 16th May 2025...Pama International - The Trojan Songbook pt.2

Band on the Wall
Saturday 17 May 2025
Eight-piece reggae band Pama International's deep connection with Trojan Records began in 2006 when they became the first new band to sign with the iconic reggae label in 30 years. Their album 'Trojan Sessions' featured songs by Sean Flower...The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 17 May 2025
With 1980's Top 10 hits like "Can't Get Used To Losing You", "Mirror In The Bathroom", "Tears Of A Clown", "Ranking Full Stop", "Too Nice To Talk To", "Hands Off, She's Mine", and "Twist & Crawl", the Birmingham ska legends fused Latin, s...The Beat ft. Ranking Jnr live in Manchester

Celebrating Alice Coltrane

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Alina Bzhezhinksa, Tony Kofi, HipHarp Collective with special guest Brian Jackson...Gia Fu + Me Gusta DJS + Special Guest

Asian Dub Foundation

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 26 May 2025
Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines and wild guitar overlaid by references to their South Asian roots and militant high-speed rap has established them as one of ...Moin

Elephant Sessions

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 29 May 2025
Celebrating their 10th year as band in 2022, multi-award winning indie folk quintet Elephant Sessions have gone from humble beginnings in the Highlands of Scotland, to playing around the world and scooping prestigious awards for their true...Tristan Butler Y Timba Britã¡Nica

Bombino

Andy Mckee

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 2 June 2025
Andy McKee, a renowned acoustic guitarist, is set to release his six-track EP "Symbol" on September 17. The EP features McKee's interpretations of influential tunes that have inspired him, showcasing his ability to branch out and include mu...Jacob Alon

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 4 June 2025
As seen on Later... with Jools Holland, Jacob Alon is a Dunfermline indie folk singer-songwriter with a profound gift for storytelling. Both intimate and devastatingly introspective, their music is touched by a rare timelessness. Drawing ...Danny Bowes (Thunder) - Maximum Chat
