Band on the Wall

Northern Quarter, Manchester

4.7·1665 Google reviews

Up to 2500 guests

5 spaces

Indoor

About the venue

Band on the Wall is a music and culture venue in Manchester's Northern Quarter, with a maximum standing capacity of 520 and four spaces available for event use. The Main Venue holds up to 500 standing and carries a distinct atmosphere shaped by warm lighting and spotlights overhead. On-site facilities include a professional sound system, AV equipment, flatscreen display screens, high-speed internet, air conditioning, and natural light - a practical combination for events where production quality matters. The remaining spaces offer additional configuration options within the same building. Shudehill Tram Stop is a six-minute walk away, with Market Street Tram Stop reachable in seven minutes, making the venue straightforward to reach by public transport from across the city. Manchester Airport is approximately 31 minutes by car. Manchester Cathedral is an 11-minute walk, and the AO Arena is 18 minutes on foot - useful context for delegates combining the event with other commitments in the area.

Maximum capacities

Banquet

200 guests

Cocktail

2500 guests

Theatre

145 guests

Classroom

100 guests

Atmosphere

Explore this venue’s layout, atmosphere and location.

HistoricUnusualDesignCharming / CosyLively neighbourhood

Facilities and equipment

Wi-Fi

Projector

Sound system

Microphone

Stage

Natural light

Rooms and event spaces

Participants

Layout

Room	Theatre	Banquet	Cocktail	Classroom
Bar	145	200	500	–
Concert hall	–	200	500	–
Education center	145	200	2500	100
Live music venue	145	200	2500	–
Main Venue	–	80	110	–

Location

Northern Quarter, Manchester

Nearby points of interest

AO Arena

18 min walk

Manchester Cathedral

11 min walk

Piccadilly Gardens

9 min walk

Shudehill Tram Stop

6 min walk

Market Street Tram Stop

7 min walk

Manchester Airport (MAN)

31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Band on the Wall is in the Northern Quarter, Manchester.

Band on the Wall has 4 spaces. These include the Entire Venue, which holds up to 520 standing, and the Main Venue, which holds up to 500 standing.

The venue has a historic, creative, and cosy character with a quirky, trendy edge. Visually, it features warm and dim lighting, spotlights, stage lights, a disco ball, and decorative lighting alongside a wooden floor, red curtain, and a performance area equipped with audio equipment and musical instruments.

The largest space at Band on the Wall holds up to 520 standing, across a venue with 4 spaces in total.

Shudehill Tram Stop is a 6-minute walk away and Market Street Tram Stop is a 7-minute walk. Manchester Airport (MAN) is approximately 31 minutes by car.

Nearby points of interest include Piccadilly Gardens at 9 minutes on foot, Manchester Cathedral at 11 minutes on foot, and AO Arena at 18 minutes on foot.

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