Hidden gems - Live music venues in Manchester, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Live music venues in Manchester

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Manchester. This list contains 72 places from Live music venue category.

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Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre

Live music venue

👍👍 . Small atmospheric venue. Brilliant performance Glen Campbell tribute group Jeff Jayton very emotional staff and setting superb .

5.00 (69 reviews) (~48.66 km from centre)

Taylor's Shure 5 Studios

Rehearsal studio

👍👍 First night. Very impressed. Easy to park for free, Chris on the desk was lovely and looked after us. Easy to get equipment in and out. Fair price for a 3 hour rehearsal. Nice sound proofing, nice room, quality PA. Clean. We've booked a second visit. UPDATE after a long time using Taylor's... The p...

5.00 (24 reviews) (~13.11 km from centre)

The Squad House

Event venue

👍👍 I recently booked out the venue for a hen party. Sean the owner was lovely. Due to covid there was restrictions but Sean and his team handled it great, with table service for drinks. I was allowed to decorate and bring our own food. I would definitely recommend this venue and will be coming back. Th...

5.00 (10 reviews) (~10.38 km from centre)

Fusion Creative Studios

Art studio

👍👍 Great venue with incredible light and sound system. Studios look very professional too and Jack is very helpful and knowledgeable. Fab addition to Altrincham :)

5.00 (10 reviews) (~12.55 km from centre)

Artz Centre

Theater company

👍👍 Excellent place for young people to find a sense of purpose and confidence!

5.00 (8 reviews) (~35.34 km from centre)

Event In A Tent Ltd

Marquee hire service

👍👍 Amazing experience very helpful and friendly team able to cater to all of our needs for our event and had great recommendations for caterers and bar teams too !

5.00 (8 reviews) (~83.56 km from centre)

Firefly

Event venue

👍👍 Our band FRED ZEPPELIN played a show there. Fantastic little venue and friendly staff. Pristine toilets. Oh and a great band.

5.00 (7 reviews) (~88.28 km from centre)

The Bandstand

Live music venue

5.00 (5 reviews) (~53.47 km from centre)

Grumpy's-GB Motorcycles

Live music venue

👍👍 I had heard of Grumpys but never able to go down due to work and family commitments, Until………………… I got a job there! As soon as I walked through the door, I felt at home, straight away, I LOVE IT 😁 The atmosphere and the people who frequent this bar are all ultra friendly, I didn’t feel uncomfortab...

4.90 (98 reviews) (~48.46 km from centre)

Tailors Gin

Bar

👍👍 Best Gin bar ever! Amazing atmosphere, decor, with a fab selection of drinks. It's not often you find a place with genuine soul... service with a smile too, will defo be returning soon

4.90 (87 reviews) (~58.57 km from centre)

Plot 22

Night club

👍👍 Great space! Banging tunes! Supportive staff from the ground to the very top! Amazing community spirit, involvement and work across the board for anyone with a ear for music! 5 Stars!!!!! 🤩

4.90 (69 reviews) (~52.9 km from centre)

Wroot Rocks

Live music venue

👍👍 Amber and Neil do a fantastic job, quality acts and are always made to feel welcome. Great night out.

4.90 (62 reviews) (~87.5 km from centre)

Gorilla Beer Hall

Live music venue

👍👍 Brilliant small venue. Nice outdoor area with seating next to canal. Small indoor hall with stage, good bar, food order point, balcony area with loos. Bar staff were superb, all support staff were great. Loos very clean. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Looking forward to going again soon.

4.90 (38 reviews) (~63.11 km from centre)

School of Rock and Media LTD (SORM Studios)

Rehearsal studio

👍👍 On Thursday 15th Michelle Robertshaw her return work first day back on thursday meet my boyfriend outside the chruch Bank yes he would

4.90 (22 reviews) (~48.06 km from centre)

Cactus Rays Bar

Bar

4.90 (18 reviews) (~41.76 km from centre)

Captain's Bar

Live music venue

👍👍 Sickest venue in Hanley, great drinks, awesome staff and a wide veriety of live music and DJ's on regularly.

4.90 (17 reviews) (~51.03 km from centre)

Urban Arts Studio

Live music venue

👍👍 We hired Urban Arts Studio to put on a performance by the Women Rockin’ Harmony Choir in July 2023. Dylan & Blake were really helpful getting everything sorted from our first contact onwards. The team involved on the night itself were friendly, welcoming and supportive. This venue is a real ‘hidden...

4.90 (16 reviews) (~59.97 km from centre)

Royal Buckley Town Band

Live music venue

😐 Very noisy

4.90 (14 reviews) (~65.44 km from centre)

Sand Stone Studios

Rehearsal studio

4.90 (9 reviews) (~62.72 km from centre)

Bollington Arts Centre

Event venue

4.90 (8 reviews) (~22.2 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Live music venues in Manchester, United Kingdom