About
Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall is a not-for-profit venue run by registered charity Inner City Music. We exist to present the best music from around the world and support our main stage events with a dynamic education programme which operates throughout the year - both in the venue and in the community and at local schools.
For further information on what learning and participation services we have to offer please click here.
Official Ticket Outlets
Tickets can be purchased online here or by ringing Ticketline, official ticket agent, on 0845 2 500 500
Tickets for Band on the Wall can also be purchased in person from our venue box office. There is no booking fee for tickets bought here.
Box Office Opening Hours
Mon - Thur: 5pm - 10pm
Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (2am on club nights)
Sun: 5pm - 10pm (only open on concert evenings)
Band on the Wall can in no way be held responsible for the delivery, or authenticity, of tickets purchased from any persons or outlets not shown above.
Other Outlets
Piccadilly Records, 53 Oldham Street, The Northern Quarter,Manchester M1 1JR Telephone: 0161 839 8008
Leeds Tourist Information Centre
Leeds City Station, Leeds, LS1 4DT Telephone: 0113 242 5242
The Band Pass
Support Band on the Wall by purchasing a limited edition Band Pass and get the following:
- 20% discount on most concerts*
- Free entrance to all concerts after 9.30pm**
- 48 hour advance notification of tickets going on sale
Price: £30 annual subscription. Limited edition and only available through our online store
* Free entrance subject to ticket availability on the night.
** Does not include entrance to club nights.
Location
Band on the Wall is located in the city centre in the bustling and bohemian Northern Quarter - just 10 minutes walk from Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station and 15 minutes walk from Piccadilly and Victoria Railway Stations.
Car Parking
There is car parking after 6pm on both sides of Swan Street where Band on the Wall is located. There are also 24hr NCP car parks within 5 minutes walk of the venue. These are open 24 hours and charge for parking:
Manchester Transport Interchange
Shudehill High Street
Manchester
M4 2AF
0845 050 7080
Manchester Arndale Multi Storey Car Park
Nicholas Croft
Manchester
M4 1EY
0845 050 7080
Disabled Access
The auditorium, education rooms and Picturehouse are wheelchair accessible except for the main auditorium balcony. There is an induction loop in the foyer and fully adapted toilets. For further details please click here
Private Hire
Band on the Wall is available for hire for private and corporate functions. For further details please contact Najia Bagi on 0161 834 2559 or email najia@bandonthewall.org
Directions & Travel Information
Address
Band on the Wall,
25 Swan Street,
The Northern Quarter,
Manchester,
M4 5JZ
When travelling to Band on the Wall, please try using environment-friendly modes of public transport such as tram, bus, bicycle or, if possible, walk.
Bicycle
For information on cycle routes in the city, and bicycle parking locations, visit Manchester City Council’s website: www.manchester.gov.uk
Train
National Rail Enquiries:
Phone: 08457 48 49 50
Overseas: 44 (0) 20 7278 5240
Train Tracker: 0871 200 49 50
Text Phone: 0845 60 50 600.
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Car
For visitors travelling by car, visit The AA website, for a route
planner: www.theaa.com (The venue's postcode is M4 5JZ)
International Visitors
Manchester is connected to the European rail network with a train change in London. www.nationalrail.co.uk
Manchester Airport is served by most major international carriers and is only 20 minutes by train or taxi to the city centre. www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Registered Charity Number: 516351
