Event venue · 2,575 capacity
Parking near Manchester Academy, Manchester
The students' union live music venue on Oxford Road — 2,575 capacity, sold-out most weekends. Manchester Academy sits between the university campus and Moss Side, and parking here rewards knowing your options: an official rear car park on Dilworth Street, university operator car parks a few minutes away, and over a hundred street bays that carry permit rules. Parkwise maps every verified option — prices, restrictions, and live space reports from drivers.
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Official data. Driver verified.
120+
Street bays mapped nearby
6
Car parks nearby
2,575
Venue capacity
1,249+
Locations mapped across Manchester
The Manchester Academy parking map
Every verified bay and car park around Manchester Academy, plotted from real Parkwise data. Our three featured picks each earn their place for a different reason — closest walk, best pre-show evening, and fastest getaway. This is a snapshot: for live availability on event nights, download the free Parkwise app.
54 locations mappedManchester Academy Rear Car Park (Dilworth Street)
Official venue parkingCar Park · Hulme
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £4.50 evening flat
- Max stay
- Not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Public 4pm–12am Mon–Fri, all day Sat–Sun
- Operator
- University of Manchester
- Distance
- 89 m from the venue
- Address
- Between Dilworth Street and Devas Street, Manchester M13 9PR
Good to know
- • University car park directly behind the Academy — permit holders only on weekday daytimes, open to the public on gig-friendly evenings and weekends. The venue's recommended Blue Badge parking is here on Dilworth Street.
Numbered pins are our three featured picks — tap one for details. Every other dot is a verified street bay or car park. Live availability shows in the app only — download the app to see where drivers found spaces in the last hour.
Upcoming events at Manchester Academy
Big nights change the parking picture — arrive with a plan. Event guides go live about three weeks before each show.
Friday, 17 July 2026 · 19:00
Boys Like Girls
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Sunday, 19 July 2026 · 14:30
Lenny Pearce
Doors: 14:30 Showtime: 15:30
Where to park for this event →
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 · 19:00
Steel Panther
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Wednesday, 22 July 2026 · 19:00
Charlie Puth - Whatever's Clever! World Tour
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Friday, 21 August 2026 · 19:00
The Living Tombstone
Parking guide coming soon
Wednesday, 9 September 2026 · 19:00
Dance Gavin Dance
1. Your ticket is a personal, revocable license and remains the property of the promoters, who may request its surrender
Parking guide coming soon
Parking near Manchester Academy: how the locals do it
Manchester Academy is on Oxford Road, a short walk from Oxford Road station and the University of Manchester campus. The official Manchester Academy Rear Car Park on Dilworth Street is the trusted option — £4.50 evening flat, about ninety seconds on foot from the doors. University of Manchester car parks on Dover Street and Dilworth Street sit two to three minutes away as paid operator alternatives if the rear car park is full.
Street parking is abundant along Oxford Road, Wilmslow Road, and the side streets of Moss Side — Parkwise has over a hundred verified bays nearby — but this is where drivers get caught. Much of the surrounding area is residents' permit zones or university-controlled, and a bay that looks free at 6pm may not be legal for a visitor on a gig night. Parkwise lists the rule for every bay we have verified, so you know before you commit.
The smart play for many is not parking at the venue at all. The O2 Apollo official car park on Hyde Road is confirmed at £10 flat about fifteen minutes away on foot if you want a guaranteed space, or park near Rusholme and walk down Wilmslow Road for dinner before the show. Drivers in the app report live spaces as they arrive, and every report expires after 60 minutes, so the map stays honest on the busiest nights.
Live availability
Spaces come and go in minutes — see what's free right now in the app
The map around Manchester Academy updates as drivers report spaces. Green means someone recently confirmed availability; amber and red mean limited or full. Every report expires after 60 minutes — so you are never looking at stale data.
- Filter by duration, price, and parking type before you set off
- Set your destination to Manchester Academy or Oxford Road and see parking around it
- Earn free access by reporting spaces when you park
Manchester Academy parking tips
The official rear car park on Dilworth Street is £4.50 evening flat — the cheapest confirmed option and ninety seconds from the doors.
University car parks on Dover Street and Dilworth Street fill on gig nights — arrive 45 minutes before doors if you are relying on them.
Much of Moss Side and the side streets off Oxford Road are residents' permit zones — always read the sign, even where a bay looks free.
Oxford Road station is two minutes from the venue — parking at a Metrolink or rail stop further out and tramming in works well for solo drivers.
For a faster exit, park on the Rusholme side and walk in — leaving on foot past the queue on Oxford Road beats sitting in it.
Sold-out nights fill the rear car park first — have a backup in mind from Parkwise before you leave home.
Manchester Academy parking questions
Is there parking at Manchester Academy?
Yes — the venue operates an official rear car park on Dilworth Street at £4.50 evening flat, about ninety seconds on foot from the doors. University operator car parks nearby offer paid alternatives. Spaces are limited and fill early on popular nights. Parkwise maps each verified option with prices where confirmed.
How much is parking near Manchester Academy?
The official rear car park on Dilworth Street is £4.50 evening flat. University of Manchester car parks on Dover Street and Dilworth Street are paid operator car parks a few minutes away. The O2 Apollo official car park on Hyde Road is £10 flat about fifteen minutes on foot. Parkwise shows the verified tariff for every location we list.
Can I park on the street near Manchester Academy?
Sometimes — there are over a hundred verified street bays along Oxford Road and the surrounding streets, but much of the area is residents' permit zones or university-controlled. The sign on the street is the law; Parkwise lists the verified rule for each bay so there are no surprises when you get back to the car.
How early should I arrive to park for a show at Manchester Academy?
For sold-out gig nights, aim to be parked 45–60 minutes before doors. The official rear car park and nearby university spaces fill first, and Oxford Road slows in the last twenty minutes. Arriving early also means you can walk in without rushing.
What is the best way to avoid the queue after a Manchester Academy show?
Park away from Oxford Road and walk. Car parks on the Rusholme or Wilmslow Road side put you ten to fifteen minutes on foot from the venue but ahead of the exit queue when you leave. The rear car park is convenient in; it is slowest out.
How do I see live parking availability near Manchester Academy?
Download Parkwise and open the map around Oxford Road. Drivers report spaces as they arrive and leave — markers show green, amber, or red based on the latest report, which expires after 60 minutes, so on event nights you are never looking at stale data.
Do I need RingGo or PayByPhone to park near Manchester Academy?
Council street bays take coins or phone payment where signed, while the official rear car park and university operator car parks set their own payment methods. Parkwise is not a payment app: it shows every bay and car park with the verified tariff, rule, and payment method before you drive. You pay however the sign or operator says.
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