Live Music In Manchester

Having produced The Smiths, Oasis, The Stone Roses, Simply Red and The Chemical Brothers, this city's got that entertainment lark under wraps. Switch up your usual night out with relaxing beats and heart-racing tunes, all while you dine or drink out. From DJs spinning late-night sets to talented local acts with chilled out vibes and massive bands playing sell-out shows, these are the best bars, pubs or clubs for live music in Manchester.

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 5th February 2025



Grosvenor Casino Didsbury Events

For a night filled with entertainment, head on over to one of Grosvenor Casino Didsbury's live music events. Kick start with a tasty two-course meal and welcome drink before heading onto the dancefloor to enjoy sounds of the seventies, ABBA tribute bands and more.

Box Deansgate

Located in the heart of Manchester, BOX Deansgate is a premier sports bar offering delicious food and drink selections, as well as live band performances every Friday and Saturday, so you can dance the night away until 2am. Swing by for an all-American feast of pizza, piled-high nachos, and mouthwatering burgers, all while soaking up the live music and catching all the live-streaming excitement.

MANCHESTER WING FEST 2025

@ Victoria Baths on Friday 19th September 2025 and 2 other dates

If you're looking for a weekend full of great food and live music, be sure to check out Wing Fest this September. There'll be live bands, musicians and DJ sets to dance to, as well as other entertainment like axe throwing and arcade games. Tickets start from £19.50 each, including a signature trucker hat on arrival, and there are tasty eats up for grabs as well.

You can sample some of the world's best chicken wings across three categories: barbecue, Buffalo and wild wings. One vendor will be awarded the champion in each section, so vote for your favourites as you try them. Feeling brave? There are also hot sauce challenges and eating contests to get stuck into.

The Ritz

The oldest nightclub in the city, The Ritz dates back to the 1920s. Hosting legendary performers like The Beatles, it's now run by O2 and offers a wide variety of live acts, from world-famous punk acts to local indie acts, right around the corner from Oxford Road.