China Ln, Manchester M1 2BZ, UK
Academy 3 is the smallest of the four live music venues within the University of Manchester Students' Union, located on the second floor of the original building. Formerly known as the Hop and Grape and the Solem Bar, it has a standing capacity of around 470 and began hosting concerts in 1963.
Featuring sleep theory, the friendly wild, december 10, haiden henderson, peter capaldi.
Academy 3 stages Sleep Theory and The Friendly Wild on a February 2026 alternative metal and hard rock bill.
December 10 bring the INTRODUCING! February 2026 run to Academy 3 for its second stop.
Academy 3 welcomes Peter Capaldi mid-run on his February–March 2026 UK dates.
Peter Capaldi brings his early 2026 UK tour to Academy 3 for a mid-run Manchester date.
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