
Band on the Wall
This historic Northern Quarter venue hosts concerts, club nights, and workshops across two stages with excellent sound.
- Mon – Tue, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed – Fri, 17:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 13:00 – 00:00 (+1)
- Happy Hour 5–7pm: £4 house pints, £14 bottles of house wine, and 2 for £12 cocktails.
- 25 Swan Street
- 4.7 (1686 reviews)
Description



Beyond its main performance spaces, the venue operates as an educational charity alongside its regular bar service. Inside, multiple bars supply great beer and reasonably priced drinks, backed by clean facilities and a well-run team.
Upcoming events
Richard Spaven + Thiara CollectiveSep 17 · 19:30 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Richard Spaven — live music at Band on the WallSep 17 · 20:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Ultimate Power — party at Band on the WallSep 19 · 16:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
La Fiesta x Smooth EdgeSep 19 · 18:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Nicky Phillips - 'Words Unsaid' EP Release ShowSep 20 · 18:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
María José Llergo + Camilla Reghenzi (DJ SET)Sep 20 · 19:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Lusaint — live music at Band on the WallSep 23 · 20:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Beat the Jams – Dean Masser (with Richard Wetherall)Sep 24 · 17:30 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
20th Anniversary Tribute to Ali Farka Touré - Samba TouréSep 26 · 01:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
20th Anniversary Tribute to Ali Farka Touré - Samba TouréSep 26 · 19:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Ghosts In Space – Echoes (matinée show)Oct 10 · 14:00 BSTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Shabaka — live music at Band on the WallNov 9 · 00:00 GMTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Oldham Introducing @ BOTWDec 14 · 18:30 GMTNorthern Quarter, Manchester
Georgie Jones – More Ups Than DownsApr 1 · 19:30 BSTNorthern Quarter, ManchesterGood to know
Metered parkingNear transit