Manchester Entertainment

  1. Band on the Wall

    A top-notch venue that hosts everything from rock to world music, with splashes of jazz, blues and folk thrown in for good measure.

    Read more about Band on the Wall

  2. Bridgewater Hall

    The world-renowned Hallé Orchestra has its home at this enormous and impressive concert hall, which hosts up to 250 concerts and events a year, with a widespread programme that includes opera, folk music, children's shows, comedy and contemporary music.

    Read more about Bridgewater Hall

  3. G-Mex Exhibition Centre

    A midsize venue that hosts rock concerts by not-quite-supersuccessful bands as well as exhibitions and indoor sporting events.

    Read more about G-Mex Exhibition Centre

  4. Kro Bar

    The ice-cool hand of Scandinavian design is all over this terrific bar in the middle of student-land. An excellent bar menu (mains around £7 to around £9 ) packs the punters in at lunch, while DJs keep it going at night until closing.

    Read more about Kro Bar

  5. Manchester Cathedral Summer Concerts

    Hosts a summer season of concerts by the Cantata Choir and ensemble groups.

    Read more about Manchester Cathedral Summer Concerts

  7. Manchester Roadhouse

    Local bands are put through their paces in front of what is usually an enthusiastic crowd.

    Read more about Manchester Roadhouse

  8. Music Box

    Deep in Jilly's Rockworld complex you'll find our favourite club in town and - judging by the queues - almost everyone else's, too. The punters come for the superb monthly club nights, such as Mr Scruff's Keep it Unreal, as well a host of terrific one-offs.

    Read more about Music Box

  9. Royal Northern College of Music

    Presents a full programme of extremely high-quality classical music and other contemporary offerings.

    Read more about Royal Northern College of Music

  10. Advertisement