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

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Wednesday

16 Jul

2025

Burnouts, Breakouts and Buddy Holly

Burnouts, Breakouts and Buddy Holly - A Tribute to Greenday, Foo Fighters and Weezer

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20:00

Thursday

17 Jul

2025

SONIC BOOM Music

SONIC BOOM Music - Body Water x Joel Foster x Leah Wilcox x Ruby J

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19:30

Sunday

20 Jul

2025

Daisy Cameron

Daisy Cameron

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19:30

Wednesday

23 Jul

2025

The Paul Farr Jazz Ensemble

The Paul Farr Jazz Ensemble

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20:30

Thursday

24 Jul

2025

Femme De La Femme

Femme De La Femme

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20:00

Sunday

27 Jul

2025

Held by Trees

Held by Trees + Calum Ingram

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19:30

Tuesday

29 Jul

2025

Steve Ray Ladson

Steve Ray Ladson 'Blackgrass Brothercana'

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20:00

Wednesday

30 Jul

2025

Brooke Ellen

Brooke Ellen - Show from Beyond + supports

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19:30

Thursday

31 Jul

2025

Chorna Roza

Chorna Roza

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20:00

Thursday

14 Aug

2025

The Climate Stripes

The Climate Stripes

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19:00

Wednesday

20 Aug

2025

Paolo Fuschi & The Outsiders

Paolo Fuschi & The Outsiders - Featuring the Incredible Kyla Brox

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20:00

Thursday

21 Aug

2025

Burlesque Off The Wall

Burlesque Off The Wall: Pride Special

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21:00

Sunday

24 Aug

2025

Manchester Vibrations

Manchester Vibrations

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19:00

Tuesday

26 Aug

2025

Rainbow Girls

Rainbow Girls

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19:30

Wednesday

27 Aug

2025

Multi

Multi

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19:00

Thursday

28 Aug

2025

Acoustic Amnesty goes up (Band on) the Wall!

Acoustic Amnesty goes up (Band on) the Wall! - Last Race Home + Dead Tenant + Dr Uke

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19:00

Sunday

31 Aug

2025

The R&B Version

The R&B Version (Vol.1)

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20:00

Monday

08 Sep

2025

Tanhai Collective

Tanhai Collective + support

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19:30

Thursday

11 Sep

2025

Kourosh Kanani & Matt Davies

Kourosh Kanani & Matt Davies "Gisu"

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20:00

Sunday

14 Sep

2025

ROSEYE

ROSEYE

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15:00

Sunday

21 Sep

2025

John Ellis on Steinway grand piano

John Ellis on Steinway grand piano + special guest

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19:30

Tuesday

23 Sep

2025

Malin Lewis

Malin Lewis + suuport

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20:30

Thursday

25 Sep

2025

Arjuna Oakes

Arjuna Oakes + Support

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20:00

Sunday

28 Sep

2025

Neave Marr

Neave Marr

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20:00

Tuesday

30 Sep

2025

Harleighblu

Harleighblu & special guests

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15:00

Saturday

04 Oct

2025

Tara Maclean

Tara Maclean (Canada) - Songs And Stories (matinee show)

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20:00

Wednesday

08 Oct

2025

Cerys Hafana

Cerys Hafana

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20:00

Wednesday

15 Oct

2025

Rosie Frater-Taylor

Rosie Frater-Taylor

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20:00

Thursday

16 Oct

2025

Amy Jo

Amy Jo "Friends You Meet Along The Way"

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20:30

Wednesday

22 Oct

2025

Muito Kaballa

Muito Kaballa + Support

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20:00

Tuesday

11 Nov

2025

Ray Cooper

Ray Cooper

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20:00

Wednesday

12 Nov

2025

Good Habits

Good Habits

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20:00

Thursday

13 Nov

2025

Joao Selva

Joao Selva

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14:00

Saturday

13 Dec

2025

Harp & A Monkey

Harp & a Monkey (End of Year Matinee Show)

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