Manchester Academy 1996 Concert &amp; Show History

View event: 1996-04-13 at Manchester Academy

Sonic Youth,

Make-Up

OctoberOct 2, 1996 • WednesdayWed

30 years ago

View event: 1996-10-02 at Manchester Academy

The Lemonheads

OctoberOct 3, 1996 • ThursdayThu

30 years ago

View event: 1996-10-03 at Manchester Academy

Rocket from the Crypt

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Most booked artists

Less Than Jake

16 shows · 2000–2026

e.g. Mar 5, 2026

Frank Turner

15 shows · 2007–2026

e.g. Apr 9, 2026

Reel Big Fish

14 shows · 2001–2015

e.g. Oct 26, 2015

The Lemonheads8

Coheed and Cambria8

The Buzzcocks7

From the archive

First documentedOct 4, 1980

Latest showJun 6, 2026

Busiest year2008 — 18 shows

Most bookedLess Than Jake — 16

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AprilApr 13, 1996 • SaturdaySat

30 years ago

View event: 1996-04-13 at Manchester Academy

Sonic Youth,

Make-Up

OctoberOct 2, 1996 • WednesdayWed

30 years ago

View event: 1996-10-02 at Manchester Academy

The Lemonheads

OctoberOct 3, 1996 • ThursdayThu

30 years ago

View event: 1996-10-03 at Manchester Academy

Rocket from the Crypt