Manchester is the crucible of Madchester, a potent late 80s fusion of indie dance, psychedelia, and 60s pop, driven by seminal acts and cemented by the legendary Haçienda nightclub. This city's musical influence is profound, having birthed icons from The Smiths and Oasis to The Bee Gees and The Hollies across multiple decades and genres. Today, Manchester's live music landscape remains robust, from the colossal 21,000-capacity AO Arena and the acoustically designed Co-op Live to atmospheric former churches like Manchester Albert Hall and the storied Band on the Wall. Intimate gigs fill venues such as Gorilla and Night & Day Cafe, while jazz thrives at Matt & Phreds, ensuring Manchester continues its legacy as a powerhouse for live music.
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Wed 24 Jun
Wed 24 Jun · 16:00
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Wed 24 Jun · 20:00
From 5 GBP
Barbarism
Thu 25 Jun · 07:30
Thu 25 Jun - 7:30 pm Barbarism - They Suffocate Single Launch
From 12 GBP
Thu 25 Jun · 18:00
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Thu 25 Jun · 18:30
Thu 25 Jun · 18:30
L1NKN P4RK (THE LINKIN PARK EXPERIENCE)
Thu 25 Jun · 19:00
L1NKN P4RK (THE LINKIN PARK EXPERIENCE)
From 19 GBP
1000 Rabbits
Thu 25 Jun · 19:00
1000 Rabbits
From 11 GBP
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Thu 25 Jun · 19:00
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Thu 25 Jun · 19:45
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Thu 25 Jun · 23:00
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Fri 26 Jun
Fri 26 Jun · 11:00
Hardcore mega-gathering.