What's On

We have a diverse range of events taking place midweek & at weekends with resident nights such as Home On The Range, One Tree Island, Your Disco Needs You, Sticky Heat, Club Solo, Racubah & Silence Of The Jams which has seen performances & appearances from the likes of Badly Drawn Boy, Damo Suzuki (CAN), Afrodeutsche, Steve Davis, DJ Paulette, Danielle Moore (Crazy P), A Certain Ratio, John Metcalfe, Alex Paterson (The Orb), Justin Robertson, Shunya, Caoilfhoinn Rose & many more.

Opening Hours

Monday–Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

5pm - 11pm
3pm – 1am
12pm – 1am
12pm –12am

These opening hours should remain fairly consistent, however occasionally – and usually due to inclement weather – we will need to make changes. If we do this we will post this on our Facebook page.

We look forward to seeing you in the beer garden!

Weekly events
Every
Monday
-
19:30 - 22:30
Backgammon Club
Play against & learn from some of the best players in the North-West, along with others of all abilities.
Every
Tuesday
-
10AM - 1PM
Midweek Gardening Club
07930260128
Every
Tuesday
-
11am - 1pm
'Let Me Google It For You'
Get your IT queries answered for free with Laurie
Every
Wednesday
-
7:00 PM
ArtSocial Workshop - 5 sessions for £75
as well as Life Drawing; 2nd Sat every Month (10:30-12:45) £18, email for more info.
Every
Wednesday
-
11:00
Wednesday Pilates
Fionnuala
Every
Thursday
-
10:15am-11am
Dance Class Fitness
Please email fionagray68@gmail.com to book.
Every
Thursday
-
12:30pm (beginner) & 1:45pm (intermediate)
Thursday Pilates
Fionnuala
Every
Friday
-
12:30pm
Friday Yoga & Somatics
Eirian of Cariad Connection
Every
Friday
-
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Tai Chi & Qigong
Mags
Every
Saturday
-
1.30pm
The Carlton Gardeners
Cups of tea, chatter, cake & gardening...perfect Sat afternoon!
Upcoming events
Monday
20 Apr
2026
-
8:00 pm
Real and Present Theatre
A completely improvised show made up of your true stories.
Performance
Wednesday
22 Apr
2026
-
7:00 pm
Rhys & Olly EP Launch
Rhys & Olly have written an EP and invite you to the celebratory release gig! This is a one-time event - Their first and last gig of these songs ever, so don’t miss it. Once event costs are covered, all proceeds from the tickets will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestine.
Live Music
Friday
24 Apr
2026
-
7:00 pm
Mondo Queero: Shortbus (2006)
A queer film night in the suburbs, Mondo Queero is back in April.
Film Showing
Saturday
25 Apr
2026
-
10:00 am
Manchester's Little Artists
Two outdoor/indoor art workshops (10am & 1pm) aimed at three to six year olds who want to explore an artistic process/idea in an open and child-led way.
Workshops
Family
Saturday
25 Apr
2026
-
12:00 pm
Radiance
Radiance, a day party for the whole family. Everyone is welcome and the dance floor is for all ages. Bring your kids, friends and family to witness and participate through the music we love, in sound, rhythm and imagination.
Family
Club Nights
Saturday
25 Apr
2026
-
3:00 pm
Between Notes
After a lovely first three months of Between Notes at the Carlton Club, the monthly concert series will be back in April. Join us for a cosy and intimate afternoon of live performances by young professional musicians, offering the audience a space to listen, feel and be moved
Live Music
Saturday
25 Apr
2026
-
7:00 pm
Family Tree
Family Tree returns for their first time on the Carlton Club decks in 2026. You're all invited to come and fill the dancefloor, throw your arms around and shake booty! Free OTD or P.A.Y.F.
Club Nights
Save Our Club
Sunday
26 Apr
2026
-
12:00 pm
The Dub Techno Chess Club
Social
Sunday
26 Apr
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Jazz Club: Grant Russell Quartet
Grant Russell - Bass Luke Flowers - Drums Kyran Matthews - Sax Rich Harold - Piano | Formed in 2013, the quartet features four of the most dynamic performers in the UK. Raw uncompromising jazz with an aggressive commitment to improvisation led music within the traditional framework of strong tunes, both original and standard.
Live Music
Jazz
Monday
27 Apr
2026
-
8:00 pm
Lo Tide
A monthly open mic night accomodating all levels of artistry (bands accomodated) with a Feature Act
Live Music
Tuesday
28 Apr
2026
-
5:00 pm
Thread & Thrift
A friendly skills share group each month for all ages and abilities!
Groups / Meetings
Tuesday
28 Apr
2026
-
7:30 pm
Brume
TBA
Live Music
Wednesday
29 Apr
2026
-
7:00 pm
CarniFolk
An ancient festival celebrating the magic of music and community. More info TBA
Live Music
Thursday
30 Apr
2026
-
8:00 pm
Stevie Williams & the Most Wanted Band
Blending momentous melodies and insightful lyrics over songs drawing on country, Americana, blues, roots, acoustic and folk.
Live Music
Friday
1 May
2026
-
7:00 pm
The Violet Blonde Variety Show
Kim Lana, Sam Buttery, Don Vinaste, Klitbait & Lill! PASSION personified. A GAMESHOW conjoined with a CABARET stapled to a CLUB NIGHT.
Club Nights
LGBTQ+
Saturday
2 May
2026
-
10:00 am
Rummage In The Range 5th Birthday
Bargains, food & drink for sale with up to 30 stalls full of secondhand goods! Plus, a variety of activities & features to be added on a monthly basis. £2 entry.
Rummage
Food
Saturday
2 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
Elody
Hifi-party Elody takes to the Carlton Club for the very first time. Expect a beautiful dancefloor with music to match.
Club Nights
Sunday
3 May
2026
-
4:00 pm
Brume Sunday
TBA
Live Music
Tuesday
5 May
2026
-
7:00 pm
Good Grief
A monthly meeting group where people living through grief (and those along for the support) can connect, talk and create other supportive friendships.
Groups / Meetings
Sunday
10 May
2026
-
1:00 pm
Carlton Record Fair
Manchester's friendliest record fair is at the Carlton Club every second Sunday of the month, with new and interesting sellers every month guaranteed to satisfy discerning music fans and dedicated vinyl enthusiasts.
Record Fair
Sunday
10 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Rhyme Time
Hosted by Tony Curry
Poetry/Spoken Word
perfromance
Monday
11 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
The Monday Club Jazz Funk Jam
Stuart Whitehead, Danny Ward & DJ Cadenza on the Decks and special guest TBA
Jazz
Live Music
Tuesday
12 May
2026
-
7:00 pm
Govend Manchester
Social dancing & infectious positive vibes through a cross-cultural exchange of Kurdish dance and music.
Community
Workshops
Thursday
14 May
2026
-
7:00 pm
All the Range
Acts TBA - £3 OTD
Live Music
Sunday
17 May
2026
-
7:30 pm
Chorlton Arts Festival: Word of Mouth
A fun evening of spoken word as part of Chorlton Arts Festival, featuring: Robin Ince | Kathryn Ratzko | Thomas Marsden | Annie Acre | Dan Jones | Tania Hershman | Dave Williams | Zena Barrie | Lisa O'Hare
Poetry/Spoken Word
Sunday
17 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Blues Club
Will Tang Clan & Friends
Blues
Live Music
Monday
18 May
2026
-
7:30 pm
Big Ideas x Manchester Jazz Festival 2026
This special MJF gig showcases highlights from the various projects created since commencing a monthly residency at the Carlton Club in May 2025. The setlist will include original compositions by the North’s finest composing and arranging talent alongside new takes on the music of Carla Bley, Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Radiohead, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, and more, reimagined and reinterpreted by an 18 piece big band.
Jazz
Live Music
Tuesday
19 May
2026
-
7:30 pm
Brume x mjf: Stuart McCallum solo + vanillaforever + Emma Coates
A special mjf bill for the monthly Brume night at Whalley Range’s favourite independent music venue.
Live Music
Jazz
Tuesday
19 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
Refried Beats
Bringing you improvised jam blending Latin-American flavours with Triphop, Dub, Jazz and more...featuring a rosta of top Manchester musicians.
Live Music
Wednesday
20 May
2026
-
7:30 pm
Carlton Club Quiz
£1 for members, £2 for non-members
Quiz
Thursday
21 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carl Mayotte
Carl Mayotte is one of the leading figures in contemporary jazz fusion in Québec. A bassist, composer, arranger, and educator, he stands out for his dazzling virtuosity, impeccable rhythmic precision, and signature sense of groove.
Live Music
Sunday
24 May
2026
-
10:00 am
Manchester's Little Artists
Two outdoor/indoor art workshops (10am & 1pm) aimed at three to six year olds who want to explore an artistic process/idea in an open and child-led way.
Workshops
Family
Monday
25 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
Lo Tide
A monthly open mic night accomodating all levels of artistry (bands accomodated) with a Feature Act
Live Music
Tuesday
26 May
2026
-
5:00 pm
Thread & Thrift
A friendly skills share group each month for all ages and abilities!
Groups / Meetings
Thursday
28 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
Stevie Williams & the Most Wanted Band
Blending momentous melodies and insightful lyrics over songs drawing on country, Americana, blues, roots, acoustic and folk.
Live Music
Saturday
30 May
2026
-
1:00 pm
Nice One at the Club 2.0
Nice One, a female led Manchester based art collective bringing local artists, designers and DJs together for bi-monthly exhibitions and events. More info TBA
Club Nights
Exhibition
Sunday
31 May
2026
-
12:00 pm
The Dub Techno Chess Club
Social
Sunday
31 May
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Jazz Club: George Kontrafrouis Trio
A lovely Sunday evening showcasing some of the best Jazz artists from the city and sometimes further afield.
Live Music
Jazz
Tuesday
2 Jun
2026
-
7:00 pm
Good Grief
A monthly meeting group where people living through grief (and those along for the support) can connect, talk and create other supportive friendships.
Groups / Meetings
Saturday
6 Jun
2026
-
10:00 am
Rummage In The Range
Bargains, food & drink for sale with up to 30 stalls full of secondhand goods! Plus, a variety of activities & features to be added on a monthly basis. £2 entry.
Rummage
Food
Sunday
7 Jun
2026
-
4:00 pm
Brume Sunday
TBA
Live Music
Monday
8 Jun
2026
-
8:00 pm
The Monday Club Jazz Funk Jam
Stuart Whitehead, Danny Ward & DJ Cadenza on the Decks and special guest TBA
Jazz
Live Music
Tuesday
9 Jun
2026
-
7:00 pm
Govend Manchester
Social dancing & infectious positive vibes through a cross-cultural exchange of Kurdish dance and music.
Community
Workshops
Tuesday
9 Jun
2026
-
7:30 pm
Blether Craft Club
Join artist and facilitator El Garrard for an evening of crafting at The Carlton Club.
Workshops
Thursday
11 Jun
2026
-
7:00 pm
All the Range
Acts TBA - £3 OTD
Live Music
Saturday
13 Jun
2026
-
9:00 pm
Silence Of The Jams
Bringing silent disco fun to the South Manchester suburbs. Expect pop, hip hop, electro, disco, funk, punk, RnB, DnB, nu metal, new wave, old school, school disco and more!
Club Nights
Sunday
14 Jun
2026
-
1:00 pm
Carlton Record Fair
Manchester's friendliest record fair is at the Carlton Club every second Sunday of the month, with new and interesting sellers every month guaranteed to satisfy discerning music fans and dedicated vinyl enthusiasts.
Record Fair
Sunday
14 Jun
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Rhyme Time
Hosted by Tony Curry
Poetry/Spoken Word
perfromance
Tuesday
16 Jun
2026
-
8:00 pm
Refried Beats
Bringing you improvised jam blending Latin-American flavours with Triphop, Dub, Jazz and more...featuring a rosta of top Manchester musicians.
Live Music
Wednesday
17 Jun
2026
-
7:30 pm
Carlton Club Quiz
£1 for members, £2 for non-members
Quiz
Sunday
21 Jun
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Blues Club
Will Tang Clan & Friends
Blues
Live Music
Monday
22 Jun
2026
-
8:00 pm
Lo Tide
A monthly open mic night accomodating all levels of artistry (bands accomodated) with a Feature Act
Live Music
Tuesday
23 Jun
2026
-
7:30 pm
Brume
TBA
Live Music
Thursday
25 Jun
2026
-
8:00 pm
Stevie Williams & the Most Wanted Band
Blending momentous melodies and insightful lyrics over songs drawing on country, Americana, blues, roots, acoustic and folk.
Live Music
Saturday
27 Jun
2026
-
10:00 am
Manchester's Little Artists
Two outdoor/indoor art workshops (10am & 1pm) aimed at three to six year olds who want to explore an artistic process/idea in an open and child-led way.
Workshops
Family
Sunday
28 Jun
2026
-
12:00 pm
The Dub Techno Chess Club
Social
Sunday
28 Jun
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Jazz Club: John Ellis Trio
A lovely Sunday evening showcasing some of the best Jazz artists from the city and sometimes further afield.
Live Music
Jazz
Tuesday
30 Jun
2026
-
5:00 pm
Thread & Thrift
A friendly skills share group each month for all ages and abilities!
Groups / Meetings
Saturday
4 Jul
2026
-
10:00 am
Rummage In The Range
Bargains, food & drink for sale with up to 30 stalls full of secondhand goods! Plus, a variety of activities & features to be added on a monthly basis. £2 entry.
Rummage
Food
Sunday
5 Jul
2026
-
4:00 pm
Brume Sunday
TBA
Live Music
Tuesday
7 Jul
2026
-
7:00 pm
Good Grief
A monthly meeting group where people living through grief (and those along for the support) can connect, talk and create other supportive friendships.
Groups / Meetings
Thursday
9 Jul
2026
-
7:00 pm
All the Range
Acts TBA - £3 OTD
Live Music
Sunday
12 Jul
2026
-
1:00 pm
Carlton Record Fair
Manchester's friendliest record fair is at the Carlton Club every second Sunday of the month, with new and interesting sellers every month guaranteed to satisfy discerning music fans and dedicated vinyl enthusiasts.
Record Fair
Sunday
12 Jul
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Rhyme Time
Hosted by Tony Curry
Poetry/Spoken Word
perfromance
Monday
13 Jul
2026
-
8:00 pm
The Monday Club Jazz Funk Jam
Stuart Whitehead, Danny Ward & DJ Cadenza on the Decks and special guest TBA
Jazz
Live Music
Tuesday
14 Jul
2026
-
7:00 pm
Govend Manchester
Social dancing & infectious positive vibes through a cross-cultural exchange of Kurdish dance and music.
Community
Workshops
Tuesday
14 Jul
2026
-
7:30 pm
Blether Craft Club
Join artist and facilitator El Garrard for an evening of crafting at The Carlton Club.
Workshops
Wednesday
15 Jul
2026
-
7:30 pm
Carlton Club Quiz
£1 for members, £2 for non-members
Quiz
Sunday
19 Jul
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Blues Club
Will Tang Clan & Friends
Blues
Live Music
Tuesday
21 Jul
2026
-
8:00 pm
Refried Beats
Bringing you improvised jam blending Latin-American flavours with Triphop, Dub, Jazz and more...featuring a rosta of top Manchester musicians.
Live Music
Saturday
25 Jul
2026
-
10:00 am
Manchester's Little Artists
Two outdoor/indoor art workshops (10am & 1pm) aimed at three to six year olds who want to explore an artistic process/idea in an open and child-led way.
Workshops
Family
Sunday
26 Jul
2026
-
12:00 pm
The Dub Techno Chess Club
Social
Sunday
26 Jul
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Jazz Club
A lovely Sunday evening showcasing some of the best Jazz artists from the city and sometimes further afield.
Live Music
Jazz
Monday
27 Jul
2026
-
8:00 pm
Lo Tide
A monthly open mic night accomodating all levels of artistry (bands accomodated) with a Feature Act
Live Music
Tuesday
28 Jul
2026
-
5:00 pm
Thread & Thrift
A friendly skills share group each month for all ages and abilities!
Groups / Meetings
Tuesday
28 Jul
2026
-
7:30 pm
Brume
TBA
Live Music
Thursday
30 Jul
2026
-
8:00 pm
Stevie Williams & the Most Wanted Band
Blending momentous melodies and insightful lyrics over songs drawing on country, Americana, blues, roots, acoustic and folk.
Live Music
Saturday
1 Aug
2026
-
10:00 am
Rummage In The Range
Bargains, food & drink for sale with up to 30 stalls full of secondhand goods! Plus, a variety of activities & features to be added on a monthly basis. £2 entry.
Rummage
Food
Sunday
2 Aug
2026
-
4:00 pm
Brume Sunday
TBA
Live Music
Tuesday
4 Aug
2026
-
7:00 pm
Good Grief
A monthly meeting group where people living through grief (and those along for the support) can connect, talk and create other supportive friendships.
Groups / Meetings
Sunday
9 Aug
2026
-
1:00 pm
Carlton Record Fair
Manchester's friendliest record fair is at the Carlton Club every second Sunday of the month, with new and interesting sellers every month guaranteed to satisfy discerning music fans and dedicated vinyl enthusiasts.
Record Fair
Sunday
9 Aug
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Rhyme Time
Hosted by Tony Curry
Poetry/Spoken Word
perfromance
Monday
10 Aug
2026
-
8:00 pm
The Monday Club Jazz Funk Jam
Stuart Whitehead, Danny Ward & DJ Cadenza on the Decks and special guest TBA
Jazz
Live Music
Tuesday
11 Aug
2026
-
7:00 pm
Govend Manchester
Social dancing & infectious positive vibes through a cross-cultural exchange of Kurdish dance and music.
Community
Workshops
Tuesday
11 Aug
2026
-
7:30 pm
Blether Craft Club
Join artist and facilitator El Garrard for an evening of crafting at The Carlton Club.
Workshops
Thursday
13 Aug
2026
-
7:00 pm
All the Range
Acts TBA - £3 OTD
Live Music
Sunday
16 Aug
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Blues Club
Will Tang Clan & Friends
Blues
Live Music
Tuesday
18 Aug
2026
-
8:00 pm
Refried Beats
Bringing you improvised jam blending Latin-American flavours with Triphop, Dub, Jazz and more...featuring a rosta of top Manchester musicians.
Live Music
Wednesday
19 Aug
2026
-
7:30 pm
Carlton Club Quiz
£1 for members, £2 for non-members
Quiz
Monday
24 Aug
2026
-
8:00 pm
Lo Tide
A monthly open mic night accomodating all levels of artistry (bands accomodated) with a Feature Act
Live Music
Tuesday
25 Aug
2026
-
5:00 pm
Thread & Thrift
A friendly skills share group each month for all ages and abilities!
Groups / Meetings
Tuesday
25 Aug
2026
-
7:30 pm
Brume
TBA
Live Music
Thursday
27 Aug
2026
-
8:00 pm
Stevie Williams & the Most Wanted Band
Blending momentous melodies and insightful lyrics over songs drawing on country, Americana, blues, roots, acoustic and folk.
Live Music
Saturday
29 Aug
2026
-
10:00 am
Manchester's Little Artists
Two outdoor/indoor art workshops (10am & 1pm) aimed at three to six year olds who want to explore an artistic process/idea in an open and child-led way.
Workshops
Family
Sunday
30 Aug
2026
-
12:00 pm
The Dub Techno Chess Club
Social
Sunday
30 Aug
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Jazz Club
A lovely Sunday evening showcasing some of the best Jazz artists from the city and sometimes further afield.
Live Music
Jazz
Tuesday
1 Sep
2026
-
7:00 pm
Good Grief
A monthly meeting group where people living through grief (and those along for the support) can connect, talk and create other supportive friendships.
Groups / Meetings
Saturday
5 Sep
2026
-
10:00 am
Rummage In The Range
Bargains, food & drink for sale with up to 30 stalls full of secondhand goods! Plus, a variety of activities & features to be added on a monthly basis. £2 entry.
Rummage
Food
Sunday
6 Sep
2026
-
4:00 pm
Brume Sunday
TBA
Live Music
Tuesday
8 Sep
2026
-
7:00 pm
Govend Manchester
Social dancing & infectious positive vibes through a cross-cultural exchange of Kurdish dance and music.
Community
Workshops
Membership

We are always looking for like minded souls to join The Carlton Club extensive family!

As a member you can get advance notice on all events & happenings at the club as well as exclusive access to tickets for each event held at the club.

Learn more about membership here

Apply for membership here

You can also apply to become a volunteer and help out in all manner of roles at the club though if you have any 'particular set of skills' and would love to assist in any decorating, building, gardening, design or anything you feel we may benefit from then weld love to hear from you, whatever your skill set or amount of available time.
volunteers@carltonclub.org.uk

How to find us

We are a 15 minute walk away from Firswood Metro station and can be located on the 86 bus route from the city centre (alight on Upper Chorlton Road, walk up Wood Rd, turn left).

We also have bike racks at the club which can be used by anyone visiting. Unfortunately there is currently no step free access to the indoor areas of the venue.

Get in touch

For membership, event & private hire enquiries please send over a detailed proposal including dates, time, requirements, previous event experience & as much information about the event you want to hold to: martin@carltonclub.org.uk

**please ensure you have sent all details as requested above to ensure we get back to you.

**please note, private party bookings are only accepted for club members.

The carlton club

113 Carlton Road

Whalley Range

Manchester

M16 8BE

martin@carltonclub.org.uk

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