Manchester Academy, Manchester

Name: Manchester Academy
Address: Manchester, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 275 2930

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Facts and practical information

The Manchester Academy is composed of four concert venues, located on the campus of the University of Manchester, in Manchester, England. The four venues are: Academy 1, 2 and 3 and Club Academy. Utilised by the Students' Union, the venues are housed in two buildings, the original Students' Union built in 1957 and the academy, built in 1990. In 2004, after the merging of the universities, the venues carried the "Academy" moniker. ()

Opened: 18 October 1990 (33 years ago)Capacity: 2600Coordinates: 53°27'49"N, 2°13'54"W

Address

HulmeManchester United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 275 2930

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Day trips

Manchester Academy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1340 ftSE
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Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Ritz, Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Manchester Academy open?

Manchester Academy is open:

Monday 8 am - 10:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 10:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 10:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 10:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 10:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday 11:59 am - 10:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Manchester Academy?

Nearby attractions include Contact, Manchester (2 min walk), Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Manchester (2 min walk), Stephen Joseph Studio, Manchester (3 min walk), Whitworth Hall, Manchester (4 min walk).

How to get to Manchester Academy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manchester Academy:

Bus

Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / adjacent University • Lines: 191, 197 (1 min walk)
Chorlton upon Medlock, Oxford Road / near University • Lines: 42, 42B, 42C (2 min walk)

Train

Manchester Oxford Road (22 min walk)
Ardwick (24 min walk)

Tram

Piccadilly • Lines: Altr, Asht, Bury, Eccl, Mcuk, Picc (24 min walk)
Deansgate-Castlefield • Lines: Airp, Altr, Asht, Bury, Dean, Eccl, EDid, Mcuk, Picc, Roch, Shaw, Vict (28 min walk)