Manchester The Copper Bar at Band on the Wall

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
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

20:00

Wednesday

11 Feb

2026

The Paul Farr Blues Project

The Paul Farr Blues Project

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19:30

Sunday

15 Feb

2026

Thundersmack

Thundersmack

Please Try Later

20:00

Wednesday

18 Feb

2026

The Grand Parade - The Songs and Stories of Mark Harrison

The Grand Parade - The Songs and Stories of Mark Harrison

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19:30

Sunday

22 Feb

2026

The Viral Sensation: The Whiskey Brothers

The Whiskey Brothers

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20:00

Wednesday

25 Feb

2026

Marcus Machado

Marcus Machado: Purple Vibes - Featuring the Music of Jimi Hendrix

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19:30

Sunday

01 Mar

2026

SHOLTO

SHOLTO

Phone Venue

20:00

Thursday

05 Mar

2026

Lauren Jean

Lauren Jean

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20:00

Tuesday

10 Mar

2026

Dobbo

Dobbo + support

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20:00

Thursday

12 Mar

2026

Sia Raw

We are Manchester Live: Sia Raw

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20:00

Thursday

02 Apr

2026

Lynskey

We Are Manchester Live: Lynskey

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20:00

Tuesday

14 Apr

2026

Saults

Saults

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19:30

Tuesday

28 Apr

2026

Knats

Knats

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20:00

Wednesday

29 Apr

2026

Kiioto (UK) feat. Lou Rhodes (LAMB)

Kiioto (UK) feat. Lou Rhodes (LAMB)

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19:30

Wednesday

06 May

2026

Evie Moran

Evie Moran - Scenes from the Subconscious

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22:00

Saturday

23 May

2026

Somewhere Soul Club night x MJF

Somewhere Soul Club night x MJF

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19:30

Wednesday

03 Jun

2026

Nonunonu

Nonunonu presents music by Charles Mingus

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19:30

Thursday

09 Jul

2026

Bridge Quartet

Bridge Quartet (UK/NO/DK) plays: -The Bridge' - Sonny Rollins

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