Monthly listings and ticket links are available in the 'Info' section. From “Two sausage and chips please, mushy peas with one of those, ta”, to “Meg! Meg!
Don’t hit her too hard”. It’s been a thoroughly unconventional trip. Once Meg White had donned those boxing gloves Night & Day Café’s most unique upbringing felt complete. An initial chip shop - stage - piano combo quickly gave rise to a traditional Amsterdam style ‘brown bar’ and artistic hub; the venue’s journey mirroring, and in no small part contributed to, Manchester’s move away from its bagg
y era heritage cm baggage. Like a younger brother who could play guitar much better than you, but had no mates to play to, Night & Day grew out of a barren musical spell in Manchester back in 1991. When the city offered little else except a chrome mating hell, or a look back nostalgiafest. The homely feel and startling quality of the acts brought into the city by the venue made Night & Day the focus of the areas more discerning crowds of the area thereafter. So much so that the last 20 years have read like a who’s who of Manchester’s continuing creative legacy…
Guy Garvey practically used it as an office, Johnny from I A Kloot worked there, Johnny Marr, Delphic and The Courteeners rehearsed there, Badly Drawn Boy wrote songs there and Mark E Smith’s been known to behave very strangely indeed there. The walls have withstood the barrage from over 26,000 bands from all over the world. Some of the many, many stand outs have to be a naked Damo Suzuki, The Dirtbombs having to stop and towel down after one song, Meg White vs The Bar Staff, Keanu Reaves popping in to watch some bands, buy a t-shirt and get mobbed, and The Kaiser Chiefs first incarnation getting chucked offstage early. But, let us not look back to deeply. Certainly, preaching to the converted has never been the venue’s style or raison d’etre and currently, there are signs of another resurgence in the city’s musical fortunes. Young upstarts such Money can be found regularly hanging around causing botheration and a certain singular Liam Frey can be oft found planning his next lyrical barrage in the labyrinth of corridors downstairs. Here’s to another 20 years! Night & Day Cafe
26 Oldham St
Manchester
M1 1JN
Office t: 0161 236 1822
Venue t: 0161 236 4597
Website: http://www.nightnday.org
Twitter: http://twitter.com/nightanddaycafe
We attempt to host live music every night of the week, the likes of FEIST, ELBOW, BLOC PARTY, ARCTIC MONKEYS, THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, THE RAPTURE, THE GOSSIP, TITUS ANDRONICUS, MONA, JESSIE J, THREE TRAPPED TIGERS, YUCK, FRANK TURNER and many more have graced our stage in the past few years. Our world famous (mentioned on Lost!) cafe is open from 11am-5pm from Mon-Sun. Tickets available in person at Night & Day. Purchase on the phone from 0161 832 1111 or buy online from...
There's just 25% of tickets remaining for NATHAN GRISDALE'S headline show here at N&D on March 5th.
The Blackburn-born singer-songwriter has turned heads both on stage and record since his inception, and his latest tour looks set to continue the trend. With this show guaranteed to sell out, grab the last few tickets to avoid disappointment!
Nathan Grisdale
&DCafe
23/02/2025
+++ JOYFUL SUFFERING, 1st March
+++
Using the greatest Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Soul, Motown and Electronic music of all time to provide an experience beyond fun, DJ DANIEL DAY LEWIS stands on the shoulders of giants to spin a life affirming selection of emotional catharsis all wrapped up under his JOYFUL SUFFERING banner.
In a time of cheap, hollow thrills, this DJ is searching for something deeper. Dance like you mean it.
18/02/2025
+++ THE GOSPEL, 20th Feb +++
Infusing ornate arrangements with the vintage grittiness that oozes from the 1970s analogue synthesizers they use, THE GOSPEL create otherworldly music that deftly traverses the void between Nick Cave and Goldfrapp with effortless ease.
They bring their idiosyncratic brand of cinematic goth pop to Night & Day on February 20th.
13/02/2025
+++ Litany, 19th Feb +++
Originally from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Beth Cornell AKA LITANY has gone from strength to strength over the last few years. What really makes Litany stand out as a songwriter is her ability to pen lyrics that hark back to nostalgic memories once forgotten. She explores topics in such a fresh and exciting way and then it’s all topped off with stunning vocals, melodic hooks and slick production.
Catch her at N&D on Feb 19th!
£13.50 adv
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06/02/2025
+++ HEAVY LUNGS, April 11th +++
HEAVY LUNGS bring raw, loud and uncompromising energy to their shows taking influence from the rowdy and liberating gigs of the 80s and 90s. Rising brutally fast from the get-go, they have shared stages with comrades IDLES, The Oh Sees, METZ, JOHN and more. The band are now touring their explosive, furiously fun and unique brand of punk extensively across the UK and Europe.
They hit N&D on 11th April.
£12 adv
Heavy Lungs
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05/02/2025
+++ Anna B. Savage, 13th Feb +++
Anna B Savage is a London singer-songwriter and musician. Her songs are stark, skeletal paintings of moods and reflection, using a palette of mainly voice and guitar. Most prominent is her voice – strong and sonorous, yet harbouring evident vulnerability.
With only a handful of tickets left for her show here at N&D on Feb 13th, grab your tickets now to avoid missing out!
28/01/2025
+++ TONIGHT +++
Tonight's Independent Venue Week show with OPUS KINK is completely sold out!
Those of you with tickets can expect the band to bring their own genre-defying, mind-expanding brand of jazz-infused psychedelia to the Night and Day stage.
It's gonna be something speciasl!
22/01/2025
+++ LUSAINT, 14th March +++
Growing up in the town of Stretford, Greater Manchester, Lusaint never thought a career in music was possible. Fast forward to 2025 and Lusaint has dispelled her own theory by clocking over seventy million streams to date and proving herself as one of the UK’s most hottest newcomers.
She comes to Night & Day on March 14th, bringing her melodic blend of soul, jazz, blues and pop influences with her.
21/01/2025
+++ SWIM DEEP, 6th March +++
80% TICKETS SOLD
Following on from their recently released single 'Hard to Come Back', Birmingham indie-poppers SWIM DEEP have announced a very special ‘An Evening With Swim Deep’. The show will feature Bill Ryder-Jones, who produced their most recent record ‘There’s A Big Star Outside' and with the London date already sold out, it promises to be something special.
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20/01/2025
+++ RON POPE, SOLD OUT +++
Fiercely independent, the Nashville-based recording artist RON POPE carved his niche in the digital era's early days with his breakout hit, A Drop in the Ocean. He takes to the N&D stage tonight for a SOLD OUT show.
Support comes from the excellent EMILY SCOTT ROBINSON.
Doors: 7:30pm
Emily Scott Robinson: 8:00pm
RON POPE: 8:45pm
17/01/2025
Last night was the perfect way to kick off this year's shows!
17/01/2025
+++ John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Convergence, 10th August +++
JOHN BRAMWELL has been on a never-ending rolling adventure since his workings away from the cherished, Mercury Prize nominated Mancunian band, I Am Kloot. February 23rd 2024 marked the release of the acclaimed, sophomore album ‘The Light Fantastic‘ and now, John will take to the N&D stage on August 10th for an intimate matinee performance showcasing tracks from that record and beyond.
£35 adv
16/01/2025
+++ IST IST +++
Tonight, our first show of the year, the indomitable ist ist bring things back to where it all began, returning to Night & Day Cafe for the first time in years for a highly anticipated set that promises to rattle the venue's very foundations and kick off 2025 in impressive style.
SOLD OUT
15/01/2025
+++ TOUCAN, 14th May +++
TOUCAN, aka Conor Clancy, is a pop, funk, and soul artist from Tramore, Ireland. Combining a classic soulful style with modern pop sensibilities, his music has an infectious feel-good factor resulting in a sound that feels both timely and timeless.
Over the last few years, he has built up a cult following of extremely dedicated fans, playing sold-out shows across the UK & Ireland. Catch him live at N&D on May 14th.
£15 adv
TOUCAN
15/01/2025
+++ Bipartisan, 28th Feb +++
Following a successful 2024 which saw them selling out various venues across the city, Manchester indie rockers BIPARTISAN make their N&D Cafe debut on February 28th.
With influences that span the decades, expect a deft combination of indie and alt-rock that earmarks the five-piece as one of Manchester's most exciting young prospects.
£10 adv
14/01/2025
+++ Bright Light, Bright Light, 13th April +++
Born in the South Wales coal mining valleys, and now based in the somewhat different landscape of New York City, Rod Thomas - known professionally as Bright Light Bright Light - has carved out quite the career for himself. Hugely influenced by music and cinema from the 80s and 90s, he creates music described as "fabulous" by Elton John.
Catch his inimitable live show back on the N&D stage on April 13th
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Nimmo are joined by Maddy Storm and DJ Reimond for their show at Night & Day on the 4th of September.
Tickets - https://nightnday.org/show/nimmo/
Music Venue Trust
+++ TONIGHT: MELTCHESTER +++
Sour Grapes Records bring LUMER Unschooling Ohms and DEAFDEAFDEAF to the venue tonight as part of their multi venue festival Meltchester
Final tickets available from our website!
TFA
This Feeling Alive Tour 2021 hits N&D on THU 11 NOV bringing The Lilacs + Coco And The Lost + Serotones + The Chase
Final tickets + info >>> https://tinyurl.com/TFAlive
SFV
"effortlessly blends together sounds that helped define the electronica genre with innovative songwriting" XSNoise
+++ NEXT FRIDAY +++ Sea Fever Band launch their superb debut album 'Folding Lines' with special guests Sylvette + DJ Tintin
Tickets + info: https://tinyurl.com/SeaFeverNaD
TOYCSEPT
+++ TONIGHT +++ 11PM - LATE +++
TOYC Funk & Soul Special! Bring your dancing shoes and all your good vibes!
Tickets + info: https://tinyurl.com/TOYCSept // Every 3rd Friday of the month
Renzvid
+++ TONIGHT +++
Renz Niro/ Yang Sweeps/ Bennettiscoming/ Bedroom Vacation
£4 OTD // More info: https://tinyurl.com/NaDSept16
Renz video
+++ THU 16 SEPT +++
Renz Niro/ Yang Sweeps/ Bennettiscoming/ Bedroom Vacation
£4 OTD // More info: https://tinyurl.com/NaDSept16
Me Gusta Tonight 2
+++ ME GUSTA RETURNS TONIGHT+++
Me Gusta Collective Presents: Percussive Drum (Live) feat Senegal's Djè Býngï Xhulū drumming alongside Obeka with Atiké firing up floor stompers B2B - 5 hrs of nonstop dance and energy.
11pm - 4am // Ticketz: https://tinyurl.com/MeGustaSept
Me Gusta Tonight
+++ ME GUSTA RETURNS TONIGHT+++
Me Gusta Collective Presents: Percussive Drum (Live) feat Senegal's Djè Býngï Xhulū drumming alongside Obeka with Atiké firing up floor stompers B2B - 5 hrs of nonstop dance and energy.
11pm - 4am // Ticketz: https://tinyurl.com/MeGustaSept
+++ TOMORROW +++ FRIDAY +++
Me gusta Musica Presents: Percussive Drum (Live) feat Senegal's Djè Býngï Xhulū drumming alongside Obeka with Atiké firing up floor stompers B2B - 5 hrs of nonstop dance and energy.
11pm - 4am // Ticketz: https://tinyurl.com/MeGustaSept
TOYC AUG
+++ INCOMING FRIDAY ! +++
TOYC - Turn Off Your Computer
A collection of 80s, Disco, Funk, Electro and feel good music to quench your thirst for dance. Turn off your computer and show me your best two step.
11pm - 4am // Pre sale here: https://tinyurl.com/5f8zp6at
Every 3rd Friday of the month!
SEA FEVER
+++ TOMORROW +++
Sea Fever Band + special opening DJ set from Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert ( New Order )
"A swirling electronic pop song that ripples with a precision of early Depeche Mode or New Order, shadowy atmosphere crafted from synth motifs, pulsing beats and ominous refrains" God is in the TV
Tickets + info: https://tinyurl.com/SeaFever2021
From “Two sausage and chips please, mushy peas with one of those, ta”, to “Meg! Meg! Don’t hit her too hard”. It’s been a thoroughly unconventional trip. Once Meg White had donned those boxing gloves Night & Day Café’s most unique upbringing felt complete.
An initial chip shop - stage - piano combo quickly gave rise to a traditional Amsterdam style ‘brown bar’ and artistic hub; the venue’s journey mirroring, and in no small part contributed to, Manchester’s move away from its baggy era heritage cm baggage.
Like a younger brother who could play guitar much better than you, but had no mates to play to, Night & Day grew out of a barren musical spell in Manchester back in 1991. When the city offered little else except a chrome mating hell, or a look back nostalgiafest. The homely feel and startling quality of the acts brought into the city by the venue made Night & Day the focus of the areas more discerning crowds of the area thereafter.
So much so that the last 28 years have read like a who’s who of Manchester’s continuing creative legacy…
Guy Garvey practically used it as an office, Johnny from I A Kloot worked there, Johnny Marr, Delphic and The Courteeners rehearsed there, Badly Drawn Boy wrote songs there and Mark E Smith was known to behave very strangely indeed there.
The walls have withstood the barrage from over 28,000 bands from all over the world. Some of the many, many stand outs have to be a naked Damo Suzuki, The Dirtbombs having to stop and towel down after one song, Meg White vs The Bar Staff, Keanu Reaves popping in to watch some bands, buy a t-shirt and get mobbed, and The Kaiser Chiefs first incarnation getting chucked offstage early.
But, let us not look back too deeply.
Certainly, preaching to the converted has never been the venue’s style or raison d’etre and there are always signs of resurgence in the city’s musical fortunes, indeed young upstarts can be found regularly hanging around the venue conspiring, strumming and causing beautiful botheration.
Here’s to another 28 years!
Night & Day Cafe
26 Oldham St
Manchester
M1 1JN
Office t: 0161 236 1822
Venue t: 0161 236 4597
Monthly listings and ticket links are available in the 'Info' section. From “Two sausage and chips please, mushy peas with one of those, ta”, to “Meg! Meg!
