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Band on the Wall

AncoatsSuperb acoustics, diverse crowds, and rich musical history.
Open nowvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Live music from rock to reggae and folk, with a cafe/bar and box office in a former cinema space.via Google

A historic venue that has hosted live music since the 1930s, famous for showcasing jazz, world music, and early punk.

Reviews from Google

Lucia Asturias3 weeks ago
Great music venue and bar within walking distance from hotels, restaurants, cafés, pubs, as well as the transport network and metre car parking. We have been there many times, last weekend went to see Cotonete band play, which was fantastic! Good staff, bars, clean venue and excellent sound engineering!
Miled Nakhel3 months ago
Visited on a Saturday night, it was busy yet not overly packed. The atmosphere was superb and the band was really energetic and talented. I recommend coming in advance if you wish to be seated, as seating is limited.
Caggy Wright2 weeks ago
What a little treasure. This was my first time last night and I can honestly say looks are deceiving. Not just a live far but they also do meals too . I wasn't eating however the pizza smelt gorgeous @fatherson
Neil D4 months ago
Great customer service from Laura B. and her team. I had a complex entry to the Rick Amiri gig this week. I was supervising younger people to a gig and the box office team made it as smooth as possible for entry and ID checks etc. Really friendly professional staff all round, rather than the curt, take it or leave attitude most music venues have. They'll help with anything - just give them decent notice. Plus sold out but they don't packed people in. Space to breath. Safe and secure gigs. Great venue!
Jake Smith6 months ago
One of the best venues in Manchester. Had the pleasure of being both a punter and performer. They treat all artists well, no matter big or small. The stage, sound, lighting and vibes are all perfect. A fantastic team of people behind the scenes who keep the venue running are the unsung heroes of this fab venue. Both stages are clean and well kept and both have brilliant bars. I look forward to popping in for another gig soon. Keep up the great work!
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