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Manchester Academy 2

Q: Who has played Manchester Academy 2 before?

Acts with a past show on record at Manchester Academy 2 include AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR, CASPIAN, OTAY:ONII, Fox Lake, Alpha Wolf, Diamond Construct, Psycho-Frame, Matilda Mann, Shadow of Intent, Aborted, Disembodied Tyrant, Soreption, Nicotine Dolls, Soulfly.

19 upcoming gigs, next on 13 Nov

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19 Upcoming gigs

500 Capacity

31 Past shows on record

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Fri 13 Nov SPACE | Manchester, Academy 2 Friday 13 November 2026, 19:30 Tickets
Fri 20 Nov RADIO FREE ALICE Friday 20 November 2026, 19:00 Tickets
Sat 21 Nov Gloryhammer Saturday 21 November 2026, 18:30 Tickets
Tue 24 Nov VOILÀ Tuesday 24 November 2026, 19:30 Tickets
Thu 3 Dec Cassia Thursday 3 December 2026, 19:30 Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Bleech 9:3 Friday 4 December 2026, 19:30 Tickets
Tue 8 Dec Portugal. The Man Tuesday 8 December 2026, 19:30 Tickets
Thu 10 Dec Keyside Thursday 10 December 2026, 19:30 Tickets
Mon 14 Dec Sevendust Monday 14 December 2026, 19:30 Tickets
Wed 3 Feb Dead Poet Society Wednesday 3 February 2027, 19:30 Tickets
Thu 4 Feb HAKEN Thursday 4 February 2027, 19:30 Tickets
Fri 5 Mar Kalandra – The Other Side Release Tour 2027 Friday 5 March 2027, 19:30 Tickets
Sun 7 Mar Dirty Honey Sunday 7 March 2027, 19:00 Tickets
Tue 9 Mar TX2 Tuesday 9 March 2027, 19:30 Tickets
Sun 14 Mar Movements Sunday 14 March 2027, 18:30 Tickets
Wed 17 Mar Hazlett Wednesday 17 March 2027, 19:30 Tickets
Fri 26 Mar Graveyard & Blues Pills Co-Headline Tour Friday 26 March 2027, 18:30 Tickets
Sat 27 Mar Emei Saturday 27 March 2027, 19:30 Tickets
Sat 27 Mar EMEI Saturday 27 March 2027, 19:30 Tickets

About Manchester Academy 2

Manchester Academy 2 is a live music venue in Manchester, United Kingdom on Oxford Road. The calendar is mixed, leaning metal, alternative and rock. Acts booked here more than once include Emei (2 shows). 19 shows are currently listed, next up SPACE | Manchester, Academy 2 on 13 November. Capacity is 500.

Manchester Academy 2: what's on and what it costs

Who is playing at Manchester Academy 2?

Manchester Academy 2 has 19 upcoming shows listed, starting with SPACE | Manchester, Academy 2 on 13 November 2026. The full calendar is listed on this page.

Where is Manchester Academy 2?

Manchester Academy 2 is at Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom. Open in Google Maps.

How big is Manchester Academy 2?

Manchester Academy 2 holds about 500 people.

What is the nearest station to Manchester Academy 2?

The nearest railway station to Manchester Academy 2 is Manchester Oxford Road, about 1238 metres away, roughly 15 minutes on foot.

Where can I eat or drink near Manchester Academy 2?

Within 500 m of Manchester Academy 2, OpenStreetMap lists 7 pubs or bars and 8 places to eat. The closest are 532 (1 minute on foot), Biko's Cafe (1 minute) and Kro Bar (1 minute). The nearest named car park is Car Park G, about 2 minutes on foot. Full list.

Who has played Manchester Academy 2 before?

Acts with a past show on record here include AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR, CASPIAN, OTAY:ONII, Fox Lake, Alpha Wolf, Diamond Construct, Psycho-Frame, Matilda Mann, Shadow of Intent, Aborted, Disembodied Tyrant, Soreption, Nicotine Dolls, Soulfly.

What's nearbyPubs, food and parking within 500 m of the venue's map pin, from OpenStreetMap

Nearest railway station: Manchester Oxford Road, about 15 minutes on foot.

Pubs and bars

5321 min Kro Bar1 min The Big Hands3 min Ducie Arms3 min The Grove3 min Turing Tap4 min The Grafton Arms4 min

Places to eat

Biko's Cafe1 min Christie's Bistro2 min brew.2 min Costa3 min Pho 233 min Wok 'n' Roll3 min Mr Egg3 min Red Chilli3 min

Parking

Car Park G2 min Car Park F2 min Rear Quadrangle3 min Car Park E3 min

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue's map pin; minutes assume 80 m a minute.

Previously hereThe last shows on record

Fri 16 Oct And So I Watch You from Afar & Caspian Friday 16 October 2026
Thu 15 Oct CancelledAlpha Wolf Thursday 15 October 2026
Fri 9 Oct Matilda Mann Friday 9 October 2026
Thu 1 Oct Shadow of Intent Thursday 1 October 2026
Wed 30 Sep Nicotine Dolls Wednesday 30 September 2026
Mon 7 Sep Soulfly + Nailbomb Monday 7 September 2026
Fri 8 May Screeching Weasel Friday 8 May 2026
Fri 1 May Hypocrisy Friday 1 May 2026
Sat 18 Apr Tyketto Saturday 18 April 2026
Fri 10 Apr SKYND Friday 10 April 2026
Sun 1 Mar Kim Dracula Sunday 1 March 2026
Wed 25 Feb Heaven Shall Burn Wednesday 25 February 2026

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Address: Oxford Road
City: Manchester, United Kingdom
Capacity: 500
Nearest station: Manchester Oxford Road about 15 min on foot

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Played here before

AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR, CASPIAN, OTAY:ONII Fox Lake Alpha Wolf Diamond Construct Psycho-Frame Matilda Mann Shadow of Intent Aborted

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