Music and Gigs in Manchester

Live music and clubbing in Manchester. We have done our best to get round all the venues to write our club reviews and live music reviews .

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The Roadhouse

It's grimy. It looks sinister. You'll probably get sneered at. All hail the beauty of the Roadhouse - a hardcore indie venue for those tired of seeing the dance floor fill up every time a DJ plays Snow Patrol. This is no syrupy 5th Avenue experience and there's not a bewildered lookin Read more about The Roadhouse

Matt & Phreds

Matt & Phreds is cool. Very cool. Every night except Sunday sees superb musicians playing jazz to a full room. Half the crowd listens, while half are less satisfied by the 16-bar solo interrupting their post-office chats – probably wondering when something by the Rat Pack will be played. Guys, Read more about Matt & Phreds

Manchester Academy

From metal to indie, Feeder to Ministry, moshing to swaying and Converse to nu-rock boots; the Academy is a Manchester landmark. Being the venue of choice for some pretty amazing worldwide bands and hosting 'Academy Unsigned', where fresh talent gets its shot at an up-for-it crowd, there&# Read more about Manchester Academy

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Jongleurs Comedy Club–Bar Risa

Jongleurs is strangely reminiscent of ITV's Funhouse but without Pat Sharpe and those bimbo twins. This comedy club cum bar plays host to comedians and clubbers alike, with Monday's open mic 'Acoustica' providing some laid-back tunes and slick poetry efforts. Come to Jongleurs to... Read more about Jongleurs Comedy Club–Bar Risa

The Late Room

The design is a smooth blend of brick and hardwood, the clientele are mostly pushing 35. The DJ plays funk and soul 'til 11.30 and then a live band will grace the stage, or a comedian on Fri. This place is designed as a haven for the slightly older more discerning customers, a great place to fi... Read more about The Late Room

M2

Going to M2 is rather like performing some kind of lewd act – everyone knows what it involves, but few are prepared to admit having done it. In truth, most Manchester residents probably have been to M2 at some point, and probably still have their glittered Stetson to prove it. Occasionally, an... Read more about M2

Mint Lounge

Cross Moulin Rouge with Lost in Translation, add a pinch of dirty disco and wrap it all up in a Cuban cigar, and you're some way to understanding the appeal of Mint Lounge. Originally touted as a burlesque club when it opened back in 2004, the feather boas and nipple tassles may have shimmied a... Read more about Mint Lounge

Paparazzi

Alas, no tabloid snappers waiting outside, but rather a snazzy club in the Printworks. Looking sexier than Angelina Jolie on a red carpet, Paparazzi is where you'll find the classier clientele of the Printworks. Except on Thursdays. The Airport night is when the students decide to wash their cl... Read more about Paparazzi

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Ohm

Ohm caused a bit of a stir when it decided to advertise its new student lap dancing night by sending sparsely clad models a-flyering around Fallowfield. Shocked parents quickly regretted not sending their wide-eyed freshers somewhere a little quieter. Like Serbia. A classy little club, you'd ex... Read more about Ohm

Prague V

Unassuming as a cafe/bar during the day, this place sheds its clothes at night and becomes the party animal club we all knew it could be. And boy, are we proud. Two levels await the Canal Street connoisseur inside, leather sofas habit the top whilst a sizable dance floor lurks downstairs. A cool and... Read more about Prague V

Matt & Phreds

Matt & Phreds is cool. Very cool. Every night except Sunday sees superb musicians playing jazz to a full room. Half the crowd listens, while half are less satisfied by the 16-bar solo interrupting their post-office chats – probably wondering when something by the Rat Pack will be played. Guys,... Read more about Matt & Phreds

Elemental

You young un's - no staying power. For many, Elemental is just somewhere to start off in before heading somewhere else. But if you managed to stick round that little bit longer, you can check out the upstairs clubroom, which is definitely worth the leap of faith. During the day it may be your a... Read more about Elemental

Industry

New club Industry on the corner of Princess Street and Charles Street offers a wide range of wicked nights including Fish Fry on the first Friday of each month – hip hop, funk, d'n'b –, Sound on the first and third Thursday of each month which is fast become a big hitter on the... Read more about Industry