Gorilla Manchester
Gorilla Manchester, Manchester, hosts 14 upcoming events between 22 Sep 2026 and 18 Apr 2027, with tickets from £45.52. General admission from £57.73.
📅 Upcoming Shows & Schedule
Across September 2026 – April 2027, Gorilla Manchester hosts 14 scheduled performances. Featured headliners include Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Toby Lee, Devotchka, The Skints, and Des Rocs. Tickets currently start from £45.52.
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Upcoming Events at Gorilla Manchester
How much are tickets at Gorilla Manchester?
The lowest price each part of the house has been listed at across 14 upcoming dates. Seats are sold by individual block, so a specific date may differ.
| Where you sit | Tickets from | Dates listed |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | £57.73 | 14 |
What time do doors open at Gorilla Manchester?
The main entrance is directly on Whitworth Street. Queue arrangements are typically managed outside the main doors. Standard bag search policies are in effect for all attendees.
Most upcoming dates start at 19:00 (9 of 14 listed dates); each event page carries its own start time.
Door times vary by event — check your ticket or the venue's own website on the day.
About Gorilla Manchester: Layout, History & Architecture
Opened in 2012, Gorilla occupies a repurposed industrial building on Whitworth Street, characteristic of Manchester's architectural regeneration trends. The venue maintains much of its original utilitarian aesthetic, featuring exposed brickwork, concrete elements, and steel accents throughout its multi-functional spaces. The main performance hall is a flat-floor standing room with an approximate capacity of 500, designed for direct audience-to-stage proximity. While lacking tiered seating, a slightly raised area often provides improved sightlines towards the rear of the room.
The primary performance area, a converted warehouse space, offers an intimate, direct acoustic experience. Its relatively low ceiling and industrial material palette mean sound relies heavily on the venue's installed PA system, which is well-suited for amplified contemporary music across various genres. While not engineered for classical clarity or expansive reverb, it delivers a punchy and immersive sound appropriate for its typical programming, creating a palpable energy within the compact space. Adjacent to the main room is a separate bar and kitchen area, extending the venue's offerings beyond live music.
The Live Experience & Current Schedule
Ingress to Gorilla is straightforward, with the main entrance situated directly on Whitworth Street. Patrons typically enter into a modest foyer before proceeding to the main bar and performance space. The standing pit, given the venue's capacity and intimate design, can become densely packed during sold-out events, fostering an energetic and direct connection to the performers. Sightlines from the main floor are generally unobstructed, with the stage positioned for clear views from most vantage points. Bar service is available within the performance room, allowing for convenient refreshments without significant disruption to the live experience.
With 14 live performances scheduled, upcoming entry prices start from £45.52. The next confirmed event on the calendar is Man/Woman/Chainsaw on 22nd September 2026.