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Visiting Manchester Academy: what to know before you go
Oxford Road, M13 9PR, Manchester, United Kingdom
Manchester Academy is a music venue in Manchester, with room for about 950 people.
Of the 40 upcoming shows with a published time, 93% start at 19:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Friday and Saturday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 15 dates.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Music venue
- Capacity
- 950
- Address
- Oxford Road, M13 9PR, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 42
- Usual start time
- 19:00
- Busiest days
- Friday, Saturday
Manchester Academy, month by month
- November 202615 dates, including Jalen Ngonda, Trevor Wallace: the Alpha Beta Male and Against the Current
- December 20264 dates, including Dayseeker, Thrown and Polyphia - BE NOT AFRAID World Tour
- January 20274 dates, including Imminence, Holly Humberstone and The Jesus and Mary Chain & The Psychedelic Furs
- February 20277 dates, including Black Stone Cherry - The Celebrate Tour, Dma's and Mico
- March 20276 dates, including Sugababes, Sleeping with Sirens - An Ending In Itself Tour and Lambrini Girls
- April 20276 dates, including Orbital, Blue Oyster Cult and John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (40), Plays & Musicals (1) and Comedy (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Higher Cambridge Street / Booth Street WestBus stop530 m
7 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 320 m from the venue.
Next events at Manchester Academy
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Manchester Academy: practical questions
How many people fit in Manchester Academy?
Manchester Academy has a capacity of about 950; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
What time do shows start at Manchester Academy?
Usually at 19:00 (93% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Manchester Academy?
Higher Cambridge Street / Booth Street West (Bus stop), 530 m away – about 7 min on foot.
Can I park near Manchester Academy?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 320 m away.
What kind of events does Manchester Academy host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (40), Plays & Musicals (1) and Comedy (1).
Which month has the most events at Manchester Academy?
November 2026, with 15 dates, including Jalen Ngonda and Trevor Wallace: the Alpha Beta Male.
Which other venues are close to Manchester Academy?
O2 Ritz (1.3 km), O2 Apollo Manchester (880 m), Albert Hall (1.9 km) and The Deaf Institute (690 m).
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