About
This Is 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
This Website - Tickets can be purchased online here (24/7) or by ringing Ticketline, official ticket agent, on 0845 2 500 500
In Person - 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.
HMV - You can also purchase tickets from HMV - either in person from the store or from their online ticket shop - click here
Box Office Opening Hours
Mon - Sat: 5pm - 9pm *
Sun: Closed (open on concert evenings)
* Open later on event nights
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.
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Other Outlets
Easter Bloc Records: Soul:ution and other selected clubbing tickets can be purchased from Eastern Bloc Records at 5A Stevenson Sq, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1DN
Teacup: Mr Scruff Keep It Unreal tickets can be purchased from Teacup at 53-55 Thomas Street, Manchester M4 1NA telephone: 0161 832 3233
Leeds Tourist Information Centre
Leeds City Station, Leeds, LS1 4DT Telephone: 0113 242 5242
The Band Pass
If you or a loved one is a regular live music attender you should buy a Band Pass and get the following great benefits:
- 20% discount on most concerts (worth up to £300 a year) for card holder *
- Invitations to attend for free two "Band on the Wall Recommended" concerts a year for you and a friend (Worth Up To £75 a year)
- Free entrance to all concerts after 9.30pm Mon - Thurs for card holder **
- 10% off food for card holder and guests when dining in our Picturehouse Cafe Bar.
- Special offers and discounts throughout the year
Price: £30, annual subscription. Only one ticket per concert, per card. Only available through our online store.
* Please check individual concert ticket purchase pages for applicability
** Free entrance subject to ticket availability on the night. A valid Band Pass must be shown on entrance to guarantee admittance
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Student Standby Tickets
If you are a student click here now to find out more about standby tickets
Under 18s
If you are under 18 and planning to attend concert or live event at Band on the Wall you must be accompanied by a reponsible adult (18 years) to gain admittance to Band on the Wall. If you wish to bring a child below the age of 14 please enquire directly in advance with the venue beforehand via info@bandonthewall.org
Band on the Wall is a licensed premises and abides by UK law. No one under 18 can be served alcohol and anyone found to be buying alcohol for anyone under 18 will be ejected from the premises. If you look like you are below the age of 18 you will be asked for ID before any alcohol purchase can be made.
Band on the Wall TV
Based at the venue, Band on the Wall TV works to commission on documentaries, promotional videos, features and much more. We can cover your event anywhere in the UK and beyond. Click here now to find out more
Watch Band on the Wall Concerts at Home!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for free and watch selected highlights from our concerts in hi def from the comfort of your armchair. Click here now and subscribe (you need to join YouTube for free to subscribe and get new concert updates).
Venue Location
Band on the Wall is located in the city centre in the bustling and bohemian Northern Quarter - very close to Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station and Piccadilly and Victoria Railway Stations. Below are approximate distances from key points to Band on the Wall. Please click to see map and route.
Piccadilly Railway Station 0.8 miles
Victoria Railway Station 0.5 miles
Shudehill Bus Station 0.2 miles
Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 0.5 miles
Chorlton Street Bus Station 0.7 miles
Tib Street NCP Car Park 0.2 miles
Hotels
Band on the Wall is located in the Northern Quarter of Manchester city centre. The city offers a huge accomodation range with hotels to suit every price range. Two hotels only 100 metres away from Band on the Wall that we use for our own artists and can highly recommend are:
Holiday Inn Express
This brand new and funky Holiday Inn Express offers a low cost option for guests looking to stay overnight (breakfast is FREE!) and BOTW is just a 2 minute walk away. Book a room now by clicking here
Crowne Plaza
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is perfect for guests with a higher budget, wanting somewhere a little more luxurious. Also just a 2 minute walk away and its less than 5 minutes to the shops. Book a room now by clicking here
Car Parking
Despite recent changes to parking in Manchester city centre the venue remains outside the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) so there is still limited free 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
Band on the Wall is within 15 minutes walk of the main railway stations of Piccadilly and Victoria. Oxford Road Station is 20 minutes walk away.
Transpennine Express provide an excellent service to Manchester and information, train times and bookings (fee free) can be made by clicking here now
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
Trams
Band on the Wall is 5 minutes walk from Shudehill Tram Stop and 10 minutes walk from Piccadilly and Market Street Tram Stops.
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
For information on East Manchester and events happening in the area please visit: http://www.east-manchester.com/
Registered Charity Number: 516351
