Manchester Academy

Bags larger than 40cm x 40cm x 20cm are not allowed into Manchester Academy. All bags are searched at entry.

The main Academy is on Oxford Road, with the box office to the left of the main doors and a step-free access entrance next to it that avoids the queue. For Academy 2, Academy 3, and Club Academy, go to the box office inside the Students' Union building, and staff will direct you to the entrance.

No specific parking options or pricing information is provided on the venue's website. Visitors are advised to consider public transport or nearby parking facilities.

To book a private-hire taxi, call Street Cars on 0161 228 7878 or use its app. The venue lists Street Cars as its approved taxi service.

The main Academy entrance on Oxford Road is step-free, and an access entrance next to the box office lets you skip the queue. There is no venue car park, but an accessible car park is on Dilworth Street. Early entry isn't offered, so arrive 10 to 15 minutes before doors and let box office and security staff know, so you can be among the first in.

You can't bring your own food and drink into the venue.

Re-entry is not permitted after you leave the venue.

For the main Academy, the box office is on the left side of the main doors and opens about 1 to 2 hours before doors. For Academy 2, Academy 3, and Club Academy, the box office is on the ground floor of the Students' Union building. Bring ID if you are collecting a personal assistant ticket.