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. 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. 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
Wednesday 13 (Murderdolls)
Club Academy
Thursday 31 October 2024
 Theatrical horror punk alter-ego of Murderdolls frontman Joseph Poole. Wednesday 13 is the stage name of Joseph Poole, frontman of Murderdolls, the theatrical metal outfit that also includes members of Static-X and Slipknot. Starting off...Gavin DeGraw
Academy 1
Friday 1 November 2024
New York singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw burst onto the scene in 2003 with the release of his debut album "Chariot" which sold over a million copies, topped the charts in Scandinavia and was certified platinum in his native US. His prominenc...Alfie Templeman
Academy 2
Friday 1 November 2024
Inspired by modern influences like Steve Lacy, Khruangbin and Leon Bridges, as well as Alfie's constant cosmic guide Todd Rundgren, Bedfordshire indie pop musician Alfie Templeman taps into youthful sincerity while displaying a talent and ...Pidzama Porno
Club Academy
Friday 1 November 2024
Polish punk rock / reggae / ska band Pidzama Porno (Porno Pyjamas) are famed for their 1998 track  "Antifa", which has become an anti-racist anthem amongst Polish youth, and the song "Twoja Generacja" ("Your Generation"). After origin...Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush
Academy 3
Friday 1 November 2024
'If you missed seeing Kate herself, Cloudbusting are the next best thing!' Simon Mayo, BBC Radio 2Cloudbusting have been championed by BBC ONE as one of the most authentic tributes in the world. Their passion for Kate's music has won over s...Bob Vylan
Academy 1
Saturday 2 November 2024
Bob Vylan are a two-piece band that mix punk, rock, grime, and rap amongst other genres, to create a unique style of poetical political music that speaks openly on a wide range of topics. After releasing their critically acclaimed album 'We...Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Club Academy
Saturday 2 November 2024
Creedence Clearwater Review are the UK's premier tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America's greatest bands who, despite their relatively short career, left an enduring legacy of classic songs written and sung by lead guitaris...The Luke Combs Experience - Luke Combs Tribute
Club Academy
Saturday 2 November 2024
A Luke Combs tribute act who will bring you everything you need to have you foot-stomping and fist-pumping to all of the country superstar's hits. From 'The Kind of Love We Make', 'Beer Never Broke My Heart' to 'Beautiful Crazy' and 'Growin...Kings of Thrash (David Ellefson & Jeff Young)
Academy 3
Saturday 2 November 2024
GRAMMY Award winning bassist David Ellefson, along with guitarist Jeff Young, reunite to perform the early Thrash classics upon with the genre was built and defined in the 1980s. ...Voltaj
Academy 2
Sunday 3 November 2024
Regarded as one of the most successful bands in Romanian history, with songs such as "20", and "De maine", Bucharest pop rockers Voltaj represented Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "De la capat". ...Nat's What I Reckon
Academy 2
Monday 4 November 2024
Australian viral comedy champion, rock musician, mental health advocate and award-winning, best-selling author Nat's What I Reckon has sold out tours and comedy festivals, published three books, a board game and a podcast, and clocked up ov...Cults
Academy 3
Monday 4 November 2024
New York indie pop act Cults burst onto the scene in 2011 with their deliciously offbeat, slanted and enchanted songs. The off-kilter loveliness of tracks like "Go Outside" and "You Know What I Mean" landed them minor chart success, with th...Switchfoot
Academy 2
Wednesday 6 November 2024
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of 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 ge...Rejjie Snow
Academy 2
Thursday 7 November 2024
Lifting hip-hop up to a psychedelic realm and receiving acclaim from tastemaking publications worldwide, Ireland-born Rejjie Snow raps in technicolor, painting in broad strokes with hypnotic hooks, artfully crafted bars, and otherworldly pr...Medium Build
Academy 3
Thursday 7 November 2024
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. ...
Sepultura
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 8 November 2024
The farewell tour from the heavy metal legends. It goes without saying that the global metal scene would not be the same without Sepultura. The groove metal band are not only arguably Brazil's biggest music export, having enjoyed huge globa...Millie Manders and The Shutup
Club Academy
Friday 8 November 2024
With live shows renowned for their power and contagious energy, London cross-genre punk rockers Millie Manders and The Shutup are increasingly hard to ignore. Fronted by Millie Manders, whose staggering vocal dexterity, backed by grinding g...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
Academy 2
Friday 8 November 2024
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry a...
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Amyl and the Sniffers
Academy 1
Saturday 9 November 2024
Punk animals Amyl and The Sniffers have risen up from the sticky carpets of Melbourne's underground music scene to storm the world stage. Renowned for their chaotic, ball-tearing live show, Dec Martens (guitar), Bryce Wilson (drums) and Gus...Pygmy Twylyte - The Music of Frank Zappa
Club Academy
Saturday 9 November 2024
Navigating the vast Zappa oeuvre then is no mean feat, but Scotland's Pygmy Twylyte have embraced the challenge with gusto. So prolific was Frank Zappa's output, that it is nearly impossible to present a representative sample of his work in...Killer Rhapsody - A Night of Queen
Academy 3
Saturday 9 November 2024
Now in their 10th year, Killer Rhapsody remain one of the hottest and most riveting tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen. Publicly endorsed and featured on none other then Dr Brian Mays Guitars. Performing a spectacular show, running for o...Pygmy Twylyte - Perform The Music of Frank Zappa Manchester Tickets
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 9 November 2024
A Tribute To Frank Zappa at Manchester Club Academy...Soil
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 9 November 2024
SOiL have had a number of line-up changes over the years, but currently feature?Ryan McCombs (lead vocals),?Tim King (bass) and?Adam Zadel (guitar)....
Twin Atlantic
Academy 2
Sunday 10 November 2024
Twin Atlantic are an alternative rock band from Glasgow fronted by Sam McTrusty, who spills his guts on everything from marriage, male friendship and the absurdity of social media to parenthood, medication and his mum. Bold, adventurous, an...Upsahl
Academy 3
Sunday 10 November 2024
Classically trained Phoenix, Arizona, indie pop star UPSAHL has written hits for Dua Lipa, Anne-Marie, Little Mix, Renee Rapp, Madison Beer, Demi Lovato, and Sofia Carson among many others, while also reaching no.31 in the U.S. Rock char...Arthur Hill
Academy 3
Monday 11 November 2024
Arthur Hill is a multifaceted talent making waves both in the music industry and the world of TikTok. Hailing from Buckinghamshire, Arthur has seamlessly blended his musical prowess with a flair for comedic content, captivating audiences ac...Griff
Academy 1
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Following in the footsteps of past winners Celeste, Sam Smith, and Adele, the young pop phenomenon became the recipient of the prestigious BRITs Rising Star award in 2021 before going on to support Ed Sheeran and record a duo with Sigrid. ...
Shortparis
Wasia Project
Academy 3
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Siblings Will Gao and Olivia Hardy encorporate a diverse mix of genres including Jazz, Pop, and Classical inspired by their mixed British-East Asian heritage and training. With a live band of upcoming musicians: Luca Wade (drums) and Tom P...Sports Team
Academy 1
Thursday 14 November 2024
The London-based collective met while studying at the UK's prestigious University of Cambridge. Drawn together by a shared love of '90s rock and a desire to shake up their stale local scene, the six-piece began to develop their energetic li...Lyle Forever - Therapy Gecko
Academy 2
Thursday 14 November 2024
 Multi-platform internet sensation Lyle Forever is bringing his beloved "Therapy Gecko" live show on the road and around the world once more with The Lizard Agenda Tour. Fans will get the chance to converse with Lyle live on stage as th...Therapy
Academy 2
Thursday 14 November 2024
Northern Irish alternative metal band Therapy? have been lauded by critics, with 5 out of 5 star reviews from both Kerrang! and Q Magazines, scoring international hits in the 1990s with the UK Top 20 singles "Opal Mantra", "Stories" and "N...Ibibio Sound Machine
Academy 2
Friday 15 November 2024
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro. Ibibio Sound Machine we...Xentrix
Club Academy
Friday 15 November 2024
Hailing from the Preston, Xentrix was formed in 1985 by guitar player Chris Astley and by the nineties had moved to the forefront of the British Thrash movement as regulars on the playlist for MTV's Headbangers Ball. The legendary Tommy Van...
Embrace
Academy 1
Saturday 16 November 2024
Manchester-based West Yorkshire brothers Danny and Richard McNamara have come a long way since the days of out-of-tune criticisms and gags about being Oasis' little brothers. With three UK number 1 albums to their name, and smash hit Top 10...Absolute Bowie
Club Academy
Saturday 16 November 2024
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute Bo...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
Academy 3
Saturday 16 November 2024
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
Academy 3
Saturday 16 November 2024
This world-famous tribute band takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary rockers Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all perfor...Punk Rock Factory
Academy 1
Sunday 17 November 2024
High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers - including a UK no.48 album consisting entirely of Disney classics - gaining an online following of over a million fans across the m...
Lovejoy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 18 November 2024
The multi-million streamed Brighton alt-pop band are fronted by YouTube personality and musician Wilbur Soot. Influenced by the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Two Door Cinema Club, the foursome's second EP Pebble Brain debuted at Number 12 i...Old Mervs
Academy 3
Monday 18 November 2024
Australia's fastest rising indie-rock duo, loveable larrikins Old Mervs bring their high-energy shows to cities across Europe....Blossoms
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Stockport quintet Blossoms burst onto the Manchester scene in the 2010s, quickly rising from local clubs to festival stages and the top of the UK Album charts within a few short years. Their catchy, synth-forward blend of Brit-pop and indi...Wes Nelson
Academy 2
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme reality TV star Wes Nelson first appeared on Love Island in 2018, and has since competed on Dancing on Ice, The X Factor: Celebrity, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and won The Games. He released his debut hip hop single...Lissie
Club Academy
Tuesday 19 November 2024
Four UK Top 20 albums showcase the power vocal performance that has become synonymous with this always engaging Rock Island, Illinois, acclaimed country rock musician who is often compared to Lana Del Rey, with "the rustic charm of Emmylou ...How to get to Manchester Academy, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Manchester Academy, Manchester
