Hello lucky The 1975 at Gorilla gig friends! It is nearly time for the wildest gig we have ever had, we are buzzing and judging by our social media, you all are too! Here’s some important info and answers to your FAQs so you can plan for the big day! Where is Gorilla? Whitworth Street, … Continued
It doesn’t feel like long since we were all together, getting behind our team for the Euro’s. We’ve only just got over the heartbreak tbh… But it is FINALLY World Cup time and we’ve got football fever here at Gorilla! Is this year our year? We sure hope so! We are going to be screening … Continued
IT’S CHRISSSSTMAAAASSSSSS! That’s right, it’s the most wonderful time of the year & we are so excited to be spending it stuffing our faces with pigs in blankets, drinking all the baileys and maybe even having a cheeky kiss under the mistletoe. If you fancy having a big Christmas celebration this year, Gorilla is the … Continued
H E L L O ! We have recently been informed by Network Rail, the landlord for our building, that essential work needs to be carried out for six weeks from 18th July in our music hall. This means we are unable to proceed with any events during this time. We have spent a lot … Continued
We are buzzing to present to you our new Friday night party! For lovers of all things Rock & Roll. David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Kills, The Strokes, Black Keys, Queens Of The Stone Age, Joan Jett, Wolf Alice, Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Blondie & Stevie Nicks! Every Friday, 8-late in our main bar and … Continued
November 4, 2021

Important Notice

We are deeply disturbed by the act of spiking in our city. Gorilla is our home and we want anyone who comes here to feel safe. We just want to address this issue openly and honestly so that our guests and our team feel reassured. if you have any ideas/ways we can improve please get … Continued
7pm – Doors 7.15pm – Dog Daisies 8.00pm – Thick Richard 8.45pm -The Lovely Eggs See you lovely lot there!
July 16, 2021

COVID 19

Please be aware some specific shows require proof of double Covid vaccination, proof of negative lateral low test or proof natural immunity. We will inform customers individually via email of any upgraded covid entry requirements, so please check your email before travelling to the venue. Visit the bottom of this page for a list of … Continued
Due to the recent government advice that all non-essential social contact should cease, we see it as our social responsibility to close our doors for the immediate future, this will be reviewed every 2 weeks based on government advice.  The health and safety of our team and guests is at the forefront of our minds … Continued
Beans On Toast is back at Gorilla to serenade all you lovers this Valentines day, with songs about our messed up country, the impending doom of humanity, and maybe a dash of MDMA if you’re lucky. Jay from Beans on Toast, has been extensively touring and promoting his new record ‘The Inevitable Train Wreck’. Our … Continued
2020?! HOW THE HECK DID THAT HAPPEN?! We can officially say cya to Christmas (it was pretty lovely, but can we have a lie down now please?) and uuuh-hello to the New Year and a whole month of half-priced dining at our place. Smashed it! Nurse those hefty week-long hangovers and bridge that enormous pay-day gap (we … Continued
This Friday at Gorilla we’re joined by an all star lineup featuring one of Manchester’s hottest prospects, VELVET SHAKES. Recently named as one of the top Manchester bands of the year by RGM, we’re incredibly excited to have them grace the stage alongside Crazy P Soundsystem and a whole host of wicked local DJs. The … Continued
On Tuesday we are joined by the very exciting talent that is BABii who jumps on stage before !!! (Chk Chk Chk) as part of their recent album tour. The UK Electropop artist from Margate touches down in Manchester after a very exciting year including the release of the incredible ‘HiiDE’ on Deathwaltz Originals as … Continued
From our brains, into yer mouth! Words: Liv Mcmullen   It seems so long since we donned our northern soul glad rags, popped the kettle on and had you all round to ours for the first-ever ‘IN YER MOUTH’ supper club back in August. A divine concoction of perfectly paired plates and bevs, inspired by … Continued
October 28, 2019

New News: New Booze

Words: Liv Mcmullen

Words: Ivan Moon / Photography: Jack Kirwin

Your set times for tonight are below. Doors: 19:00 SLAP RASH: 19:30 BINGE: 20:15 Melt-Banana 21:15 Curfew: 23:00 Get involved with the Season Of Doom and grab one of the last tickets: https://bit.ly/2J6Om3I
Grace Petrie headlines tonight’s instalment of the Manchester Folk Festival and your set times are as follows… 7pm – Doors 8pm – She Shanties 9pm – Grace Petrie 11pm – Curfew Last few tickets are here: https://bit.ly/2MotreI
October 16, 2019

STAGE TIMES: Pelican

For those of you in attendance for Pelican this evening, here are your stage times… – 7PM Doors – 8:15PM SLOW CRUSH – 9:15PM Pelican – 11:00PM Curfew – Last few tickets remaining here

Words: Liv McMullen / Photography: Lydia Wakelam Get those festive feels and all the Christmas info yule possibly need. Sorry, not sorry.

October 9, 2019

Helmet

DOORS – 7PM HELMET – 8PM CURFEW – 11PM
October 1, 2019

Season of Doom

In times of social unrest there is only one thing to do… GO HEAVY! Season of Doom presents seven apocalyptic nights of widescreen riffs and ethereal transitions in Manchester’s Gorilla and Albert Hall. Prepare for B̶r̶e̶x̶i̶t̶ Doomageddon. Helmet | 9th Oct | Gorilla Pelican | 16th Oct | Gorilla Melt Banana | 21st Oct | … Continued
September 30, 2019

SERVICE PLEASE!

It's our latest BTS film roll, by new gal on the blog, Liv McMullen.

September 26, 2019

Dear Francis 01.

Words: Charles Abbott - Goldie & 25 Years of Metalheadz, 27th September.

DOORS – 7PM FEATHER TRADE – 7.15PM DF&TD – 7.55PM SPEAR OF DESTINY – 8.35PM CURFEW – 10PM
DOORS – 7PM HYENA – 7.20PM NIRVANA UK – 8.20PM CURFEW – 10PM

We sit down with the London native and Manchester legend to talk UK Garage, The Murkage Club, and of course our marvellous rainy city.

DOORS – 7PM GAURANGA – 7.30PM LARKINS – 8.20PM LOVE FAME TRAGEDY – 9.15PM CURFEW – 11PM
DOORS – 7:30PM MICHAEL ROTHER – 8:45PM CURFEW – 11PM
DOORS – 7.30PM GABI BARBUTT – 8PM EDWYN COLLINS – 9PM CURFEW – 11PM
DOORS – 7PM THE LATHUMS – 7.30PM RIDING THE LOW – 8.15PM CLINT BOON DJ SET – 8.45PM DIRTY LACES – 9.30PM CURFEW – 11PM
DOORS – 7:30PM GRUFF AND KILPH – 8PM DEERHOOF – 9PM CURFEW – 11PM
Doors – 7pm Soft Crystals – 7:30pm Ocean Alley – 9pm Curfew – 11pm
August 27, 2019

Cate Le Bon

Doors: 7:30pm Grimm Grimm: 8:30pm Cate Le Bon: 9:30pm Curfew: 11pm
August 27, 2019

SERVICE PLEASE!

It’s only the best BTS from our Bar + FOH teams. Ooooosh. Photography: Ollie Plumb / Words: Lau Christou

We've got full hearts & full bellies. Words: Lau Christou

August 6, 2019

New Website Vibes

We've done a big thing. Words: Lau Christou / Photography: Lydia Wakelam

Our first ever supper club, inspired by The North and our current Manchester hospitality heroes. Words: Lau Christou

August 6, 2019

SERVICE PLEASE!

August BTS bangers from our Bar + FOH teams. Photography: Ollie Plumb / Words: Lau Christou