Events at Manchester Academy

Pick from four unique venues at Manchester Academy

Once known as the UK's greenest venue, Manchester Academy is a popular northern location for concerts of all varieties. Everything from jazz to pop and blues to electronica has been played here over the years and, given the Academy's four-location setup, you can experience an array of different atmospheres within the same venue. StubHub offers you more information and the chance to buy or sell Manchester Academy tickets.

Manchester Academy: something for everyone

On the grounds of Manchester University, Manchester Academy was built in 1957 and 1990. The older building used to house the Students' Union, while the newer structure was purpose-built as a concert venue when the Manchester music scene started growing rapidly at the end of the twentieth century. The first concert to be played back in 1957 was by Humphrey Lyttleton and His Band; this was the beginning of a long connection with jazz, for which the Academy is still famous today. Academy 2, Academy 3 and Club Academy are all located within the older building and range from a capacity of just 470 up to 950 in the larger Academy 2. The inaugural concert of Academy 1, opened in 1990, was played by Buzzcocks - this venue now has a capacity of 2,600 and has undergone several periods of refurbishment. Manchester Academy prides itself on its accessibility work, sustainability measures and charity donations: each year the venue picks at least one local or arts-based charity to partner with. Offering the full range from intimate gigs to a larger concert capacity, Manchester Academy is popular with a wide audience and, despite its location, is by no means only for students. Tickets for Manchester Academy will delight music lovers of all ages.

Enjoy the intimacy of Manchester Academy gigs

Listings at Manchester Academy are incredibly diverse and reflect the broad tastes and attitudes of this cosmopolitan northern city. A handful of famous names who have performed here include Adele, Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Ellie Goulding and Muse; less well-known artists are also given a stage and numerous comedians and speakers have been placed on the billing as well. Intimate gigs at Manchester Academy are an experience like no other and put this venue in the same league as famous small stages like London's Bush Hall or Belfast's Empire Music Hall. Easily reached by car or public transport and offering a range of facilities including cloakrooms, bars and merchandise, Manchester Academy gigs are a wonderful way to discover new talent or experience your favourite artists playing in a uniquely personal setting. Don't miss out on the exciting programme of events - buy or sell your Manchester Academy tickets on StubHub now.