The Best Live Music in Manchester tonight

Experience the lively music scene of Manchester. Whether you’re looking for cozy bars or large music venues, our Spotters have discovered the best local places for great drinks and even better music. Experience smooth jazz tunes at Matt & Phred’s or dance the night away at 42nd Street Night Club. Discover these and many more local gems for an unforgettable time in the city.

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Wilderness Record Store

Records & coffee

"Wilderness Record Store" in Manchester makes a great cup of coffee with Grindsmith beans, apart from selling excellent new & second-hand records!

Coffee & tea

Music

Alice

Hunter

Apr 10, 2025

Fuel Cafe

Falafel burger heaven

"Fuel Cafe" is an independent vegetarian cafe/bar with regular music events in the evenings. My personal favourite is their famous falafel burger...

Bars

Music

Restaurants

Alice

Hunter

Apr 10, 2025

42nd Street Night Club

Quintessentially Manc

"42nd Street Night Club" in Manchester was originally opened in '63 by George Best. It's got cheap drinks, indie pop... it's as Mancunian as it gets!

Bars

Music

Lauren

Rochford

Apr 10, 2025

Castlefield Basin

Outdoor spot

"Castlefield Basin" and lying on its grass is one of my favourite ways to pass a summer's day in Manchester... Many people love it as a gentrified oasis...

Bars

Music

Relaxing

Snacks

Denise

Tench

Apr 4, 2025

The Art of Tea

Tea, books & music in one!

"The Art of Tea" is a lovely mix of a cafe, bar and bookshop. It's the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon in Manchester sipping a chai...

Bars

Coffee & tea

Music

Alice

Hunter

Apr 3, 2025

Fab Cafe

Retro-lovers' heaven

"Fab Cafe": a Manchester basement filled with retro TV and film merchandise & geek stuff, retro sweets etc. I love that this bar is just so unpretentious!

Art & culture

Bars

Music

Denise

Tench

Mar 8, 2025

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The Best Live Music in Manchester tonight

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Music

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Denise

Lauren

You?

Alice

Wilderness Record Store

Records & coffee

Alice

Hunter

Fuel Cafe

Falafel burger heaven

Alice

Hunter

42nd Street Night Club

Quintessentially Manc

Lauren

Rochford

Castlefield Basin

Outdoor spot

Denise

Tench

The Art of Tea

Tea, books & music in one!

Alice

Hunter

Fab Cafe

Retro-lovers' heaven

Denise

Tench

Heading to Music?

... for just €9.99

Going to Music?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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