With anticipation reaching fever pitch, the iconic Sankeys Manchester has announced the first wave of artists set to perform at its new Sidney Street home from February through June 2026. Revealed in A–Z format, the lineup signals an exciting new era for the legendary underground institution, with more special guests and additions still to come in the months ahead.
Now reborn as an intimate 500-capacity venue in the heart of Manchester, Sankeys is picking up exactly where it left off — championing forward-thinking electronic music, global pioneers, and the next generation of emerging talent. The club officially relaunches with its opening weekend on January 30–31, followed by weekly Saturday events beginning February 7. Among the highlights is the return of the legendary Tribal Sessions, reintroduced as a monthly residency and a cornerstone of the club’s programming.
Saturday lineups promise a rich cross-section of house, garage, and tech-driven sounds. Confirmed artists include Felix Da Housecat, Maya Jane Coles, Solardo, Stacey Pullen, Steve Lawler, Magda, Nick Curly, Oxia, Josh Butler, Heidi, Lauren Lo Sung, Priku, Reboot, Robbie Doherty, Seb Zito, Tania Vulcano, Pirate Copy, Rossko, Kellie Allen, Cristina Lazic, Bontan, Boss Priester, Krysko, Luca606, OD Muzique, Rio Tashan, and Ruby Richards, with many more still to be revealed. The breadth of names reflects Sankeys’ long-standing dedication to diverse underground sounds and carefully curated dancefloor experiences.
This relaunch marks Sankeys’ first permanent Manchester base since the closure of its beloved Ancoats venue in 2017. In the years since, the absence of the club has been deeply felt across the Northern electronic scene. Now, that gap is finally being filled. The new Sidney Street space has been purpose-built to channel the raw, immersive energy that defined the original Sankeys experience.
True to its roots, the venue will feature the club’s iconic LED matrix installation and enforce a strict no-VIP, no-phones dancefloor policy. The focus is firmly back on the music, the crowd, and the shared moment — a return to the stripped-back, communal spirit that made Sankeys Manchester a global name in underground club culture.