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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7 Spots

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

Jan 6, 2025

Matt & Phred's – Envelope-pushing jazz

Abandon your jazz assumptions at "Matt & Phred's" famous neon-lit door in Manchester and step inside for some true musical innovation!

Bars

Music

Denise

Tench

Jan 1, 2025

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

Dec 9, 2024

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

Dec 9, 2024

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

Dec 9, 2024

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