Manchester Academy 2

An intimate student union space on Oxford Road, Manchester Academy 2 is a compact stage with excellent acoustics that regularly hosts touring rock and metal acts. The ground floor bar is small but well staffed, and you can pop out to the downstairs bar to avoid queues if you get a stamp on your arm. Buying gig tickets directly gets you 25% off food in the ground floor bar, and there's convenient parking at the hospital multi-storey nearby.