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
Karunesh Talwar
Academy 3
Wednesday 19 February 2025
In "Karunesh Talwar Live", Indian stand-up comic and musician Karunesh Talwar takes you on a hilarious journey through the everyday quirks and absurdities of life. Show is in 80% Hindi and 20% English. ...Atsuko Okatsuka
Academy 1
Friday 21 February 2025
Taiwan born Japanese-American stand-up comedian Atsuko Okatsuka tackles making friends as an adult and the facade of marriage now that she's completely matured and needs no improvement. Following the success of her first comedy tour and HBO...
berlioz
Academy 1
Saturday 22 February 2025
Enigmatic jazzy house producer berlioz, the UK's newest jazz sensation brings sun-soaked sax and swirling jazz beats to town. ...Emma Blackery
Club Academy
Saturday 22 February 2025
Since her debut EP release in 2013, it would be fair to say that Emma Blackery has made a name for herself as a force to be reckoned with in the music world. After having released five EPs to date, including Magnetised (which featured front...New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince
Academy 2
Saturday 22 February 2025
Formerly known as Purple Rain, New Purple Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince, with their brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians delivering a non-stop 2 hour hit packed extravaganza. Expect to see,...Kvelertak
Academy 2
Sunday 23 February 2025
The Norwegian rock and metal band Kvelertak (translates to 'stranglehold' and is pronounced «Kuh-vell-er-taaaak») entered 2019 with bigger riffs and an even heavier sound. With Ivar Nikolaisen fronting the rejuvenated Kvelertak, the band ...Ash Sarkar - In Conversation
Academy 2
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Join political commentator Ash Sarkar to discuss her explosive debut Minority Rule, which reveals how the collective power of ordinary people is under attack We live under minority rule. But who is the ruling minority? Most of us are gettin...Paleface Swiss
Club Academy
Friday 28 February 2025
Switzerland's finest metal band. The guys from Zurich have destroyed everything that wasn't nailed down. Whether it was their last US tour as direct support for The Ghost Inside or the nearly sold-out tour with West Coast outfit Lionheart...Natty
Academy 3
Friday 28 February 2025
Dubbed a 'soul-reggae crossover sensation' by The Telegraph, Natty (San Francisco born, London raised) was 'found" playing the open mic circuit and signed by Atlantic Records. Following his BBC performance on Later with Jools, his UK top 20...Fat Dog
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 March 2025
Described by the NME as "2023's wildest live band", South London indie act Fat Dog's music has been described as containing elements of dance, punk and klezmer. ...Rhythm of the 90s
Club Academy
Saturday 1 March 2025
Rhythm of the 90s is the dance band to get any party started! Remember when rhythm was a dancer and groove was in the heart? This talented 7-piece band plays the best dance hits from this amazing decade and is the best fully live 90s dance ...Evil Blizzard
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 March 2025
Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Four bass players, a singing drummer. An array of rubber masks that will give both children and adults sleepless nights for days on end - they have a hard-earned reputation as one of the most ing...Suffocation
Academy 2
Sunday 2 March 2025
From the bleeding speed guitars, the intense waves of sound and spine curdling vocals, the pioneering New York gods of death metal set the standard for those who prefer their rock n roll on the dark side. Â ...
Darren Kiely
Academy 2
Monday 3 March 2025
Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely's folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan. ...Ericdoa
Academy 3
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Connecticut's ericdoa produces a playful yet angst-ridden mixture of hyperpop, emo-rap, and trap, incorporating shoegaze and alt-rock influences. His style has evolved from dark, trap-influenced rap to songs influenced by emo, alternative r...Self Deception
Academy 3
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Stockholm rockers Self Deception are known for their dynamic sound that combines classic rock elements with a fresh, anthemic modern metal flair. The band has released two studio albums, with chart hits such as "Fight Fire With Gasoline" an...Porter Robinson
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 7 March 2025
Acclaimed North Carolina-based producer/songwriter Porter Robinson delivers a joyous, brave explosion of electronic ideas, introspection and melody. He has evolved his musical style, rewiring his epic electro-pop fantasias of old into somet...Naomi Jon
Club Academy
Friday 7 March 2025
YouTube sensation Naomi Jon hits the road with her 'Villain Of Your Dreams European Tour', fans can look forward to an exhilarating show, not only musically but also with a captivating storyline, intricate choreography, and stunning visuals...The Bracknall
Academy 3
Friday 7 March 2025
With a sound that wrestles Brit Pop nostalgia into gritty modern-day Indie Rock, the Bracknall are a grass roots guitar band from the unlikely London suburb of Collier Row: steadily emerging in the last three years as one of British Rock & ...The Smiths Ltd + Clint Boon (DJ Set)
Academy 2
Saturday 8 March 2025
Formed in 2009, the ONLY Smiths tribute band from and based in Manchester have a unique selling point and an authenticity that is hard to beat. Committed to getting the same energy that Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce h...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
Academy 3
Saturday 8 March 2025
The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular...
The Maddocks
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 8 March 2025
The Maddocks comprise of old school friends George Edwards on vocals & lead guitar, Siobh?n Lally on bass, Ed Gibbins on drums and Alex Tollerfield on rhythm guitar. Since their formation in early 2022, the band haven't stopped turning head...David Kushner
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 10 March 2025
Compared to Bon Iver and Hozier, Chicago singer-songwriter went viral on TikTok in 2022 with his song "Miserable Man", which peaked at number 11 on the charts in Norway and number 19 in Ireland, additionally reaching the top 40 in Austral...Willow Avalon
Academy 3
Monday 10 March 2025
Willow Avalon, a rural Georgia native whose first word was "Elvis," grew up surrounded by gospel and country music. She began playing piano in church and taught herself guitar at age 12, quickly turning to songwriting as a means of escape a...Alec Benjamin
Academy 1
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Critically acclaimed Arizona-born, New York-raised and University of Southern California enrolled folk pop singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin breakthrough in 2018 when his single "Let Me Down Slowly" reached the top 40 in over 25 countries, i...
FLO
Academy 1
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Receiving love from global superstars including Missy Elliot, SZA, Victoria Monet, Kelly Rowland and JoJo, with one tweet stating "the uk girl groups are coming hard," leading to over 4.5M views, 140k likes and 20k retweets, London R&B tr...
Ralph Barbosa
Academy 3
Wednesday 12 March 2025
After a game-changing year that's seen him sell out venues across North America, make his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and unveil his first Netflix special, comedian Ralph Barbosa is moving up in the world. The comic tak...South Arcade
Academy 3
Thursday 13 March 2025
South Arcade are making waves as one of the UK's most promising alternative bands, channeling the energy of early 2000s pop rock. ...Manchester Megadog
Academy 1
Friday 14 March 2025
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...Stiff Little Fingers
Academy 1
Friday 14 March 2025
During the first wave of U.K. punk rock, plenty of bands sang about a world full of violence and chaos, but Stiff Little Fingers didn't have to imagine a dystopian world - formed in Belfast in 1977 at the height of "The Troubles," police br...Kim Wilde
Academy 1
Saturday 15 March 2025
Following the Worldwide success of Here Come The Aliens and the recent live album Aliens Live - Kim Wilde and her incredible band are heading back on the road in 2020 with Kim's Greatest Hits Tour. Featuring hit singles from 1981 to 2020, t...glaive
Academy 2
Saturday 15 March 2025
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...Toss The Feathers
Club Academy
Saturday 15 March 2025
Manchester's most exciting Celtic export since Phil Lynott, legendary folk rockers Toss the Feathers are known for their contemporary blending of traditional Irish music with various music styles. Originally formed in 1987 after Dave Smylie...Stephen Sharer
Academy 1
Tuesday 18 March 2025
With almost 12 million subscribers and over 6 billion streams, American YouTube personality Stephen Sharer brings his family-fun Share The Love music tour to town. Join the Sharer Fam and sing along to Stephen's hit music, dance with the n...The Waeve
Academy 2
Tuesday 18 March 2025
The WAEVE is a coming together of two musicians, Graham Coxon (Blur) and Rose Elinor Dougall (The Pipettes), who have formed a new, singular, sonic identity, a powerful elixir of cinematic British folk-rock, post-punk, organic song-writing ...Jimbo's Drag Circus
Academy 1
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Get ready to experience the most extraordinary show on earth - "Jimbo's Drag Circus World Tour"! Brace yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with outrageous characters and adult humour, starring none other than Canada's very own Jimb...The Picturebooks
Academy 3
Wednesday 19 March 2025
German energetic rock duo Fynn Claus Grabke and Philipp Mirtschink deliver Uptempo songs alongside their trademark midtempo burners. Their genuine sound includes instruments such as piano and tubular bells. They even handcraft some of their...MEUTE
Academy 1
Thursday 20 March 2025
The impetuous passion of a freaked out marching band finds its new order in the intricacy of electronic music production. Coming from Hamburg's Schulterblatt street the self-styled techno marching band MEUTE have been catapulted to the top ...The Temperance Movement
Academy 2
Thursday 20 March 2025
The Temperance Movement are one of Britain's finest blues rock bands, bearing echoes of the great rock 'n' roll icons of the '60s and '70s like The Faces and Led Zeppelin, Free and The Rolling Stones. Formed in London but with a Glaswegian...
Hockey Dad
Academy 3
Thursday 20 March 2025
Heavily influenced by 1960s garage, Australian indie duo Hockey Dad have scored Top 5 albums in their homeland. ...Alex Warren
Academy 1
Friday 21 - Saturday 29 March 2025
One of the most followed Gen Z celebrities on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, Californian singer-songwriter and comedic video creator Alex Warren is known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor. From being ...Miracle of Sound
Academy 2
Friday 21 March 2025
Cork indie musician Gavin Dunne, better known by the name of his music project "Miracle of Sound", performs music inspired by video games, films, and TV shows. While not widely known in his home country of Ireland, his music is very popular...Loreen
Academy 1
Saturday 22 March 2025
In 2023, Swedish singer and songwriter Loreen became only the second performer, after Johnny Logan, to have won the Eurovision Song Contest twice, in 2012 and 2023 with the songs "Euphoria" and "Tattoo" respectively. ...cleopatrick
Academy 2
Saturday 22 March 2025
Listening to the story of Canadian duo cleopatrick is a bit like hearing the plot of the best, most righteously validating coming-of-age film never made. Two friends meet aged four in Hicksville, Nowheretown (real name: Cobourg, Ontario, po...Esprit D'Air
Academy 3
Sunday 23 March 2025
The London-based Japanese electronicore, gothic metal, power metal, and industrial metal rock band became a solo project for guitarist Kai in 2016 and have since enjoyed chart success in the UK and scooped the Independent Music Award's 'Be...How to get to Manchester Academy, Manchester
Most Popular Shows and Events at Manchester Academy, Manchester
