WHAT'S ON AT MANCHESTER ACADEMY, MANCHESTER
What's On at Manchester Academy, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Manchester Academy, Manchester
What's On at Manchester Academy, Manchester
The Plot in You
Monday 9 September 2024
With an eclectic style and creative flair Ohio rock band The Plot in You have spent years crafting their unique take on modern rock, transcending genres from metalcore to alternative. ...
The Lemon Twigs
Thursday 12 September 2024
Brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario - the sons of New York power pop songwriter Ronnie D'Addario - are receiving accolades from everyone from Elton John, The Zombies and Boy George, to Gilbert O'Sullivan, Flea, and Todd Rundgren, with wh...
Jon Spencer & The HITmakers
Thursday 12 September 2024
The incredible, indelible Jon Spencer (Blues Explosion, Boss Hog, Pussy Galore, Heavy Trash, etc) is back with the incendiary HITmakers !  His most complex and groovy music in years, a dark, danceable odyssey - both a studied take-down ...
Chappell Roan
Friday 13 September 2024
With stories of unearthing her true self and fearlessly embracing queerness, Chappell Roan's synth dark pop music contrasts a Midwestern upbringing in Missouri and living in one of the biggest cities in the U.S., Los Angeles, mirroring the ...
A Kind of Night Deadmau5 Would Do - Deadmau5 Tribute
Friday 13 September 2024
A tribute to the legendary electronic dance music producer and DJ deadmau5 Bespoke light shows will accompany a carefully curated setlist of top hits. Step into the electrifying world of a sensational nightlife event that pays homage to the...
The Alchemist
Saturday 14 September 2024
Beverly Hills Producer, DJ and rapper Alan Maman (a.k.a. The Alchemist)Â began his music career in 1991 in the hip hop duo the Whooliganz under the moniker Mudfoot, along with Mad Skillz (Hawaii Five-0, Ocean's Eleven, and Entourage actor S...
Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Saturday 14 September 2024
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world reno...
Tubeway Days - The Gary Numan Live Experience 1979/80
Saturday 14 September 2024
The UK's best Gary Numan Tribute show delivers an evening of scintillating electronic music concentrating on the 1979/80 "Electronic" segment of Numan's career. A six piece band fronted by Chris Fielding, they will transport you back to th...
Bars And Melody
Sunday 15 September 2024
Bars and Melody (often abbreviated as BAM) are a British R&B / Rap duo consisting of rapper Leondre Devries and singer Charlie Lenehan, who took part in the eighth series of Britain's Got Talent in 2014. During their audition, they were aut...
NEEDTOBREATHE
Tuesday 17 September 2024
Multi-platinum rock South Carolina Southern rock band NEEDTOBREATHEÂ returns with their unique fusion of modern rock, purpose driven-soul and undeniable mainstream appeal. With a collection of awe-inspiring melodies, breathtaking instrument...
Blaze Bayley (Wolfsbane / Iron Maiden)
Friday 20 September 2024
Lead singer of Iron Maiden during Bruce Dickinson's absence from 1994 to 1999, heavy metal singer Blaze Bayley was also the lead singer of Wolfsbane from 1984 to 1994 (and currently since 2010).  ...
Tyketto + Little Caesar
Friday 20 September 2024
Melodic New York glam metal act Tyketto, creators of the ultimate 1980's rock anthem of a generation, Forever Young, have always believed that bands and fans are stronger together. Indeed, their 1994 sophomore album, Strength In Numbers, a...
Gibbs
Friday 20 September 2024
Not only the music, but also the lyrics and message that Polish rapper Gibbs conveys in his songs attract fans to his uniqe contemporary hip hop. His works are full of emotions, from bold reflections to attention-grabbing stories, scoring...
Darcy & Jer
Sunday 22 September 2024
Stand-up comedian Darcy Michael and his husband Jeremy "Jer" Baer became TikTok sensations during lockdown, amassing millions of followers. Now, they bring their No Refunds stand-up tour to Europe. Â ...
Terrorvision
Sunday 22 September 2024
The return of the legendary Bradford Brit Rock act from the 90's who scored hard rocking Top 10 singles "Tequila", "Perseverance", and "Bad Actress" among their many hit singles.   ...
Football Clichés Live
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Welcome to the most pedantic night of your footballing life;The Football Cliches podcast, created and presented by Adam Hurrey, was launched by The Athletic in 2020 to dive deep into the subconscious code of the world's most talked-about an...
The Dangerous Summer
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Maryland pop punksters The Dangerous Summer signed their first record deal as high school seniors and quickly established themselves among the alt-rock world's elite. The band writes hooks that serve as soundtracks for important life moment...
The Amy Winehouse Experience
Thursday 26 September 2024
Fronted by the enigmatic Caroline Lowe with a group of backing musicians, this is the UK's premier tribute to the often misunderstood and sadly missed talent of the late Amy Winehouse. From the creators of Lioness, The Amy Winehouse Experi...
Good Kid
Thursday 26 September 2024
Good Kid is a five-piece pack of rambunctious indie rockers from Toronto, a jack-of-all-trades ensemble of musicians, programmers, and storytellers. Blending their skills with their J-rock, indie-rock, and pop-punk influences, they've turne...
New Years Day
Thursday 26 September 2024 - Saturday 1 February 2025
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The Vamps
Friday 27 September 2024
The Vamps had never really had the chance to be bored before 2020 struck. Since their platinum-selling debut album, 'Meet The Vamps', crashed into the UK charts at number 2 in 2014, the band have been holding onto a dream-like rush of album...
IAMDDB
Friday 27 September 2024
Tastemakers have been raving about IAMDDB since the young up-and-comer started dropping tracks onto the internet in 2016. Many will know the breakout Manchester artist from her track Shade. The single dropped in 2017 and earned IAMDDB su...
Spendlove
Friday 27 September 2024
Spendlove are a dreampop/altrock band from Manchester. They formed originally as an acoustic duo in mid 2023 of Shauna Spensley (vocals) and Nat moss (guitar). Later that year, Hari Stone (drums) , Dan Allsop (bass) and River Gregory (guita...
Manchester Megadog
Saturday 28 September 2024
A formidable force during the 1990's, boundary pushing seminal electronic party night Megadog returns to Manchester.  As the night that always demanded that you 'Feed Your Head', this pivotal club night returns to its spiritual home in t...
Riffolution Festival
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 September 2024
A festival with stacks of riffs, heavy tones, and party vibes. A mega weekend of some of the best bands in the Stoner / Doom / Psychedelic / Sludge scene. ...
Pop Will Eat Itself
Saturday 28 September 2024
With the help of John Peel, the industrial/alt-rock Stourbridge band's earliest singles became surprise chart hits in the late 80s and early 90s thanks to their many samples of other songs and musical scores. Tracks like "Get the Girl! Kill...
Sam Millar
Saturday 28 September 2024
Picture a time when you could have a good time all the time. It was an era when fast cars rolled under neon lights, yachts were a sensible housing decision and fighting for your right to party was a full time occupation. This mythical age h...
Battle Beast
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Famous for their energetic shows, incredibly catchy choruses and odd sense of humour, Finland's Battle Beast are destined for glory after topping the charts in their homeland and hitting #11 in Germany. Having toured tirelessly since they w...
$NOT
Wednesday 2 October 2024
SNOT is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. Born in New York City, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida at seven years old, where he would begin his rap career through SoundCloud in 2016, rising to fame with the release of his breako...
Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses)
Thursday 3 October 2024
Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver bassist and New York Times bestselling author Duff McKagan's solo material boasts songs ranging in tenor and scope, with a tenderness reflecting on his experiences travelling the globe with GNR. GnR fans wi...
Snayx
Thursday 3 October 2024
 The British punk rock trio hailing from the South East, are renowned for ferocious live sets and visceral, hard-hitting bass riffs. ...
In Flames + Arch Enemy
Friday 4 October 2024
An unforgettable night of Swedish metal mayhem as three of Sweden's most iconic metal bands, In Flames, Arch Enemy and Soilwork are teaming up in 2024 for a European co-headline tour. ...
In Flames + Arch Enemy
Friday 4 October 2024
An unforgettable night of Swedish metal mayhem as three of Sweden's most iconic metal bands, In Flames, Arch Enemy and Soilwork are teaming up in 2024 for a European co-headline tour. ...
Aba Shanti-I + Freedom Masses Sound System
Friday 4 October 2024
 Two sounds playing all night long in unity. From London, the mighty sounds of Jah lightening and thunder - Aba Shanti-I. Last time Aba visited us in Manchester he took us on a spiritual musical journey with some of the most earth rocki...
KULT
Friday 4 October 2024
Over the last four decades, Polish rock band, Kult, led be singer and songwriter Kazik Staszewski, have become one of the most popular acts from the scene; fusing their roots in punk and new wave, to inspiration from psychedelic rock, jazz ...
The Real People
Friday 4 October 2024
Affectionately known as "The Realies", Liverpool indie act The Real People were formed in 1986 by brothers Tony and Chris Griffiths, scoring Uk Top 40 success in 1992 with the single "Believer". ...
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
Saturday 5 October 2024
Formed through a mutual love of 80's goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Santorium are a live 5-piece tribute band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Billy Idol, Bauhaus a...
Master Peace
Tuesday 8 October 2024
 With his expansive library of Hip-Hop, Pop and indie music, Master Peace has gone on to create unique music juxtaposing nostalgic alternative rock with contemporary sounds of street music. After doing grime sets at London-based radio sta...
Imminence
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Fronted by vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett & Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanstrom and bass player Christian Hoijer Swedish metalcore band Imminence take you on an epic, cinematic journey, displaying their un...
Nik Kershaw
Wednesday 9 October 2024
One of the most popular pop stars and talented songwriters of the '80s, Ipswich-raised Nik Kershaw served his apprenticeship playing guitar in jazz fusion and functions bands before shooting to fame worldwide in 1984 with the UK Top 5 singl...
Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche)
Wednesday 9 October 2024
Former lead vocalist of progressive metal band Queensryche (from 1982-2011), Geoff Tate was ranked 14th on Hit Parader's list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time, and voted No. 2 on That Metal Show's Top 5 Hard Rock Vocalists of...
Raf-Saperra
Thursday 10 October 2024
 Streatham-born British Punjabi music star Raf-Saperra whose "booming voice and multi-disciplinary skills have made him a new star across global south Asian communities and beyond" (The Guardian) mixes UK garage, boom-bap bhangra, boliya...
Creed Bratton
Friday 11 October 2024
Mysterious, eccentric, good-hearted, and downright talented are all words that have been used to describe Los Angeles actor and musician Creed Bratton over the years. Creed may be best known for starring as a fictional version of himself on...
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