Free Live Music Every Weekend
Located in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, Band on the Wall’s Copper Bar is home to two of the city’s best free live music nights. Join us every Friday and Saturday for unforgettable gigs, no ticket required.
Friday Nights – Night Shift
Every Friday night, The Copper Bar comes alive with Night Shift, a late-night session featuring the most thrilling new sounds from the UK and beyond. Expect a bold mix of jazz, electronic, hip-hop, psychedelic rock, and alternative grooves – the perfect event to discover your new favourite band.
Free entry. Every Friday. From 9 pm ‘til late.
Saturday Nights – La Fiesta
On Saturdays, we turn up the energy with La Fiesta, a vibrant celebration of global rhythms and feel-good music. Think funk, Afrobeat, Latin, jazz and soul delivered by a live band for a dance-floor-filling night of movement and joy.
Free entry. Every Saturday. From 9 pm ‘til late.
Discover who’s playing each week via our What’s On page.
Join Us This Weekend
No advance booking needed for the free music nights on Fridays & Saturdays – just turn up and dive into great live music. Whether you’re after cutting-edge sounds or high energy sing-alongs, discover free gigs every weekend in The Copper Bar.
You can book a table for food and drinks here.
More About The Copper Bar
Free live gigs every Friday and Saturday — in one of Manchester’s most iconic music venues, Band on the Wall.
An intimate bar and gig venue with top-notch sound for discovering new artists or just dancing the night away.
Located in the heart of the Northern Quarter, perfectly positioned for an after-work drink, pre-gig meal, or full night out.
Full bar and sharing-style kitchen: cocktails, draught beer, wines, plus sourdough pizzas and small-bite eats.
Happy Hour deals ‘til 7pm every day. Enjoy discounted pints, cocktails and even bottles of wine.