Manchester Band on the Wall

Map & Contact Details
Info & Seating Plans

Band on the Wall is a not-for-profit venue run by registered charity Inner City Music. They exist to present the best music from around the world and support their 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.

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.

If you are a wheelchair user and require a carer to attend with you, please contact the venue on 0161 830 3888 or email info@bandonthewall.org. Carers gain free access though one week's prior notice is preferred.

Age Restriction:
Before purchasing your ticket(s) please check the individual event sales pages for further details as some events may have a more specific age restriction.

Live shows (11pm curfew):
14+. Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18

Club nights/late night events:
18+ only.

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.

Box Office opening times:
The venue box office is open every Monday to Friday 12pm - 2pm plus 6.30pm - 9pm* on all event nights, including weekends.
*Open later on clubnights.

Address: 25 Swan Street, The Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 5JZ
Manchester
M4 5JZ
England
Phone: 0161 834 1786
Email: Not available
Website: http://www.bandonthewall.org/

Directions

Band on the Wall is located in the city centre in the bustling and bohemian Northern Quarter - just 10 minutes walk from Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station and 15 minutes walk from Piccadilly and Victoria Railway Stations.

There is 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

Manchester Arndale Multi Storey Car Park
Nicholas Croft
Manchester
M4 1EY

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