• RNCM: Live Vibe Tuesday 29th May

    Students from the Royal Northern College of Music's Popular Music Performance Degree programme return to Band on the Wall for their end of year…

  • RNCM: Finale Thursday 31st May

    Students from the Royal Northern College of Music's Popular Music Performance Degree programme return to Band on the Wall for their end of year…

  • Finders Keepers Summer Party ft. The Liftmen + Sam & The Plants live + DJs Friday 1st June

    New Manchester Review and Finders Keepers Records team up to bring you a psyched-out freakish summer party, featuring two of the Finders Keepers/Twisted Nerve…

  • Mr Scruff - Keep It Unreal Saturday 2nd June

    Keep It Unreal with Mr Scruff at the controls all night long, serving up a huge melting pot of jazz, soul, hip hop, funk,…

  • AfroCubism live at The Bridgewater Hall Sunday 3rd June

    The internationally-acclaimed new project from the makers of Buena Vista Social Club. The best of Cuban and Malian musicians combine in a supergroup for…

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

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.

Click Here Now To See What's On And Purchase Tickets

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

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 (10.30pm Fridays and Saturdays) **
  • Advance notification of tickets going on sale
  • Free T-Shirt (Limited stock only)

Price: £50 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.

Click Here Now To Purchase A Band Pass

Student Standby Tickets

If you are a student click here now to find out more about standby tickets

Band on the Wall TV

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for free and watch 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).

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

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

For information on East Manchester and events happening in the area please visit: http://www.east-manchester.com/

Registered Charity Number: 516351

Support us

Band on the Wall is a charity, there are several ways you can support us.

Spotify

Our music programmer has compiled a list of music for you to listen to on Spotify

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Band on the Wall
Tel: 0161 834 1786
25 Swan Street,
The Northern Quarter,
Manchester,
M4 5JZ,
UK
Inner City Music Ltd. Registered in England & Wales 018 939 79
Registered charity: 516351