Best places: Live music venues in Manchester, United Kingdom

Classical, rock, pop, jazz, world music and more, with some performances by the resident orchestras.

Live music from rock to reggae and folk, with a cafe/bar and box office in a former cinema space.

Dedicated blues bar serving hickory-smoked comfort food, plus regular live music & DJs.

👍👍 We had a brilliant night in YES for the Black Keys after party Record Hang. Was amazing to be close up to the band while they played records familiar and not to an excited and appreciative crowd of fans. Great location and atmosphere.

👍👍 Love stopping off here for a drink or bite to eat in between wondering around Manchester. It’s very central, right by Piccadilly gardens tucked away before you enter the heart of the northern quarter. They have various partnerships with amazing food businesses like crumble and salt and pepper (haven...

👍👍 Partners disabled and was looked after really well. Good communication with Jordan.she came out 16 minutes early and took us in to avoid the rush etc. Venue is what you'd expect for a band venue. Toilets were clean. Bar has reasonable prices. Your up close to the stage and can get close to the bands...

Theatre named for its short-lived role as an opera house, now the setting for popular entertainment.

Live music space on the first floor of the Student's Union building, hosting mainly indie and rock.

Large, balconied venue in an old chapel building with stained-glass windows, hosting big-name gigs.

Easygoing watering hole in a Victorian house, plus regular live music & outdoor seating.

Landmark building housing plush basement bar, cafe/bar and upstairs music hall with smoking terrace.

Host to local and international bands, also serving food including sandwiches, wraps and burgers.

👍👍 Me and my boyfriend went for Worried about Henry x Metropolis this weekend. The venue never fails. Always a good time. Food places could do with expanding or being in a place that’s not just crowded with people trying to listen to the music. Going back again next year. Always a pleasure!! Recommend...

👍 Old school venue with plenty of character, a good sound system, decent beers selection and laid back atmosphere. A really good night, a pleasant surprise. I'm going back!

Global dishes using local ingredients, including full breakfasts, plus quizzes and open mic nights.

Arts venue for performances by young artists, plus space to hire for events & celebrations.

Massive indoor arena hosting big-name music and sporting events for a 21,000-capacity crowd.

Leading provincial space for performances including theatre, opera, ballet, musicals and concerts.

👍👍 Nice pub. Good selection of drinks at a reasonable price. Cheerful staff. Toilets on the ground floor. Interesting graffiti on the toilet walls 😃 Will definitely visit again.

👍 I have had the pleasure of going to this venue on two occasions. It is perfectly situated near to Manchester Oxford Road train station just a quick walk round the corner, which is perfect for those of us who live outside of Manchester. The venue is quite small but think this makes it a better atmo...