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Manchester, North West 0.0 The Archway · Cap 200
Railway arch turned gig venue in Manchester's Green Quarter, just off Victoria station. The Archway is a 200-capacity standing room built inside a restored Victorian brick arch — raw industrial aesthetic, exposed steelwork, and a sound that bounces off curved walls in a way no square room can match. Weekly live music Thursday to Saturday covering indie, post-punk, noise rock, and experimental. Monthly "Under the Arch" showcase for unsigned Manchester acts. The room has hosted early shows from some of the city's best-known bands. Licensed bar, street food pop-ups on weekends. Five minutes from Victoria station (Metrolink + rail).
The Archway · Capacity: 200
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Railway arch turned gig venue in Manchester's Green Quarter, just off Victoria station. The Archway is a 200-capacity standing room built inside a restored Victorian brick arch — raw industrial aesthetic, exposed steelwork, and a sound that bounces off curved walls in a way no square room can match. Weekly live music Thursday to Saturday covering indie, post-punk, noise rock, and experimental. Monthly "Under the Arch" showcase for unsigned Manchester acts. The room has hosted early shows from some of the city's best-known bands. Licensed bar, street food pop-ups on weekends. Five minutes from Victoria station (Metrolink + rail).

Details

Venue Name
The Archway
Address
Arch 7, Dantzic Street, Manchester, M4 4DA
Capacity
200 standing / 0 seated
Budget Range
£150–£800
PA
Provided
Lights
Provided
Monitors
Provided
Stage
Yes (14×10ft)
Green Room
Available
Load-in
Van-friendly load-in straight off Dantzic Street, ground level

Location

Getting Here & Access

Nearest transportManchester Victoria · 8 min walk
ParkingNone
Load-inStep-free
Step-free accessYes
Music curfew11:30pm
Parking

NCP Shudehill 5 min walk; Shudehill interchange nearby

Load-in

Van-friendly load-in straight off Dantzic Street, ground level

Featured Media

Regular Nights

Fri
Under the Arch Indie & rock
8:00pm
Sat
Arch Live Mixed live
8:00pm

House Rules

Sets: 7:30pm – 11:30pm
Quiet after midnight. Max 100dB at mixing desk during events.
Van-friendly load-in off Dantzic Street
Max 100dB at the desk
Backline sharing encouraged
Strict changeovers
Settle merch with the duty manager
Mind the step at the arch entrance

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