What's On at Academy, Manchester
Explore 35 concerts at Academy in Manchester, United Kingdom.
About Academy
Academy is a live music venue in Manchester. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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Academy on record
Gigvault documents 35 concerts at Academy, spanning 1996 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 16 shows. 34 different acts have played here, and Skynd has come back most often (2 times).
Academy — Venue information
Descend into the heart of Manchester's vibrant music pulse at the Academy, where sticky floors meet soaring anthems and emerging legends share stages with established icons. This multi-room complex, nestled within the university grounds, pulsates with everything from blistering indie rock and pulsating electronic sets to soulful R&B and the occasional unannounced grime spectacle. Feel the communal roar as the crowd surges, a tangible energy reverberating through historic brickwork, making every drop and every chorus a shared experience. More than just a venue, the Academy is a crucial launchpad for homegrown talent and a trusted pilgrimage site for touring acts, cementing its place as an indispensable cornerstone of the city's ceaselessly evolving soundscape.
Recent bands at Academy
- The Chats
- ARKAYLA
- DragonForce
- Palace
- Supergrass
- Meute
- Overpass
- Orbital
Other venues in Manchester
- O2 Ritz
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Co-op Live
- Manchester Gorilla
- Band On The Wall.
- Manchester New Century Hall
- Manchester The Deaf Institute.
- AO Arena
Concerts at Academy
- We Lost The Sea · 2026-05-24
- Warren Zeiders · 2026-10-14
- UK Foo Fighters · 2023-11-11
- The Hara · 2023-04-15
- The Browning · 2026-10-27
- TesseracT · 2026-10-30
- Skynd · 2026-04-10
- Skynd · 2023-11-30
- Resolve · 2026-01-29
- Poets of the Fall · 2022-05-06
- Paleface Swiss · 2026-01-15
- Murderdolls · 2011-02-11
- Marilyn Manson · 1996-12-15
- Lucy Spraggan · 2025-11-21
- Love Amongst Ruin · 2010-11-03
Track your Academy shows
- Search for Academy on Gigvault.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at Academy?
All upcoming shows at Academy in Manchester, United Kingdom are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at Academy?
The full concert history of Academy – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
How do I track which shows I've been to at Academy?
Create a free Gigvault account and mark shows at Academy as attended. Your venue history flows into your Concert Wrapped and stats automatically.
Where do I find the setlist of my show at Academy?
Open the past show in question – you'll see the full setlist, the date and other fans who were at the same concert at Academy.
Is Gigvault free for Academy?
Yes. Tracking shows, saving setlists and building your Academy concert history is 100% free – no subscription, no ads.