from £195 (as of 16 Sept)
Manchester • United Kingdom
Manchester Academy 2
Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR Open in Google Maps
Manchester Academy 2, Manchester, hosts 17 upcoming events between 30 Sep 2026 and 26 Mar 2027, with tickets from £36.77. General admission from £46.63.
Tickets from £36.77
On sale now 17 upcoming events
Upcoming shows and schedule
Across September 2026 – March 2027, Manchester Academy 2 hosts 17 upcoming events. Featured headliners include Nicotine Dolls, Matilda Mann, Allie X, K-Trap, and Fimiguerrero. Ticket prices currently range from £36.77 to £134.
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How much are tickets at Manchester Academy 2?
The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 16 upcoming dates. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.
| Where you sit | Tickets from | Dates listed |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | £46.63 | 16 |
What time do doors open at Manchester Academy 2?
The entrance for Manchester Academy 2 is typically located on the Oxford Road frontage of the Students' Union building, clearly signposted. Queues form on the wide pavement directly outside.
Most upcoming dates start at 19:30 (13 of 17 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About Manchester Academy 2: Layout, History & Architecture
Manchester Academy 2 is housed within the University of Manchester Students' Union complex, a substantial modernist structure on Oxford Road, predominantly constructed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Operating as a dedicated, mid-sized concert hall, the space is purpose-built for amplified live music. Its capacity typically accommodates between 900 and 1000 standing patrons.
The room features a rectangular, single-level design with a raised stage positioned at one end, optimised for an immersive standing-room experience. There are no tiered balconies or fixed seating, which promotes largely unobstructed sightlines to the stage from most points on the flat floor, although visibility can be affected by crowd density further back. Acoustically, the hall is engineered for contemporary sound reinforcement. Its functional design incorporates treated walls and a relatively low ceiling for its width, creating a controlled environment where amplified music is delivered with directness and impact, heavily relying on a well-calibrated PA system rather than natural room reverberation.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Ingress for Academy 2 events typically uses a dedicated entrance adjacent to the main Students' Union building on Oxford Road. This leads into a compact foyer area that houses the primary bar. The flow from the street to the performance space is designed for efficiency, managing queues externally before directing patrons into the main hall. Inside, the standing pit fosters a dense, immediate atmosphere, with the single-level configuration encouraging a unified crowd experience. Proximity to the stage is a notable characteristic, particularly for those positioned near the front. Bar service within the foyer is usually prompt, accommodating pre-show and interval needs without significantly disrupting the main performance area.
With 17 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £36.77. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Nicotine Dolls on 30th September 2026.