Manchester Academy

26th August 2026

Independent Manchester band describes ‘absolutely massive’ moment The Cure wore their band tee on stage

'We just absolutely lost our heads'...

24th June 2026

Manchester institution ‘a little emotional’ after receiving a visit from rock icon Hayley Williams

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28th March 2026

Review | Leon Thomas at Manchester Academy – ‘Mutts Don’t Heel’ but this gig healed me

An immaculate night of music where the vibes didn’t lie. ...

5th December 2025

Hazlett at Manchester Academy 3 – some of the best ‘sad and depressing songs’ you could ever ask for

We missed him the last time he was in Manchester. We'll never make that ......

2nd October 2025

Self Esteem at Manchester Academy – a night of pure energy and immaculate music

A stunning night in Manchester made in Yorkshire....

2nd October 2025

Review | FLO at Manchester Academy – three fly girls and a cardboard box full of hits

Well and truly in our bags. ...

29th August 2025

Manchester’s very own Jamie Hutchinson announces new stand-up tour dates

They're selling out FAST....

17th June 2025

TikTok star turned pop star Addison Rae announces gig in Manchester

AAAAAAAGHHH *Screams in 'Von Dutch' remix*...

6th April 2025

Frank Turner at Manchester Academy: Keeping the bardic tradition alive one gig at a time

The modern day bard was back in Manchester for the 38th time, but we ......