What's On at Manning Bar, Sydney
Explore 42 concerts at Manning Bar in Sydney, Australia.
About Manning Bar
Manning Bar is a live music venue in Sydney. 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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Manning Bar on record
Gigvault documents 42 concerts at Manning Bar, spanning 2007 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 22 shows. 42 different acts have played here.
Manning Bar — Venue information
Nestled within the University of Sydney's sandstone embrace, Manning Bar vibrates with an electric, unpretentious energy, a raw, no-frills haven for sonic exploration. From blistering punk and head-spinning metal to intricate indie-rock and sun-drenched reggae, its stage is a democratic pulpit for diverse sounds, often catching emerging acts just before they explode. Here, the crowd isn't just watching; they're *part* of the performance, a sweaty, unified pulse absorbing every riff and beat in a cavernous space designed for connection. More than just a room with a stage, Manning stands as a vital, enduring pillar in Sydney's live music landscape, a proving ground and launching pad for countless bands across generations. It’s where legends have graced the floor and future icons cut their teeth, a true institution etched into the city's musical soul.
Recent bands at Manning Bar
- Anna Lunoe
- Beherit
- Hugh Cornwell
- Buckshot
- Nina Kraviz
- Honey Dijon
- Hedex
- Thirsty Merc
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Concerts at Manning Bar
Concerts at Manning Bar by month
When Manning Bar was busiest, and who was on stage.
- August 2026 — 2 concerts: Psycroptic, Noasis
- June 2026 — 2 concerts: PeelingFlesh, Chat Pile
- May 2026 — 3 concerts: Alex Lloyd, Of Mice & Men, Texas Is the Reason
- April 2026 — 3 concerts: Hawthorne Heights, Blessthefall, Memphis May Fire
- March 2026 — 4 concerts: Signs of the Swarm, Born of Osiris, The Smith Street Band, Arrows in Action
- February 2026 — 3 concerts: VOILÀ, The Dear Hunter, Comeback Kid
- September 2025 — 2 concerts: I Killed the Prom Queen, Uli Jon Roth
Concerts at Manning Bar with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Swervedriver — 2026-09-11, 17 songs played
- Psycroptic — 2026-08-21, 12 songs played
- Noasis — 2026-08-08, 18 songs played
- PeelingFlesh — 2026-06-17, 11 songs played
- Chat Pile — 2026-06-11, 13 songs played
- Alex Lloyd — 2026-05-22, 7 songs played
- Of Mice & Men — 2026-05-09, 13 songs played
- Texas Is the Reason — 2026-05-07, 16 songs played
- Hawthorne Heights — 2026-04-26, 16 songs played
- Blessthefall — 2026-04-25, 12 songs played
Track your Manning Bar shows
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at Manning Bar?
All upcoming shows at Manning Bar in Sydney, Australia are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at Manning Bar?
The full concert history of Manning Bar – 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 Manning Bar?
Create a free Gigvault account and mark shows at Manning Bar as attended. Your venue history flows into your Concert Wrapped and stats automatically.
Where do I find the setlist of my show at Manning Bar?
Open the past show in question – you'll see the full setlist, the date and other fans who were at the same concert at Manning Bar.
Is Gigvault free for Manning Bar?
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