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
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
-
9:30am
Friday Morning 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
Friday
16 Jan
2026
-
7:00 pm
Mondo Queero
A queer film night in the suburbs, Mondo Queero is back in January.
Film Showing
Friday
16 Jan
2026
-
8:00 pm
Indie Disco
DJ James Walker plays Madchester anthems, indie classics, 60s,80s, and a bit of old school dance all night to keep you on the dance floor!
Club Nights
Sunday
18 Jan
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Blues Club
Will Tang Clan & Friends
Blues
Live Music
Monday
19 Jan
2026
-
8:00 pm
Real and Present Theatre
A completely improvised show made up of your true stories.
Performance
Tuesday
20 Jan
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
21 Jan
2026
-
7:30 pm
Carlton Club Quiz
£1 for members, £2 for non-members
Quiz
Thursday
22 Jan
2026
-
8:00 pm
Burns Night Ceilidh
Live Music
Saturday
24 Jan
2026
-
12:00 pm
A Winter Social with PLOD
An afternoon get-together with artist stalls exhibiting and selling work, food (pay-what-you-can), music, and workshops run by members of the PLOD community.
Food
Workshops
Live Music
Saturday
24 Jan
2026
-
3:00 pm
Between Notes
Presenting Harp & Cello Recital, with Ana Nadais and Khalil Johnson, presenting works by Fauré, J.S. Bach, Renié, Saint-Saens, Villa-Lobos, W. Mathias
Live Music
Sunday
25 Jan
2026
-
8:00 pm
Carlton Jazz Club: Svarc Hanley Longhawn
Nik Svarc - Guitars, Steve Hanley - Drums, Martin Longhawn - Organ/Keys
Jazz
Live Music
Monday
26 Jan
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
27 Jan
2026
-
5:00 pm
Thread & Thrift
A friendly monthly meet-up for all ages and abilities!
Workshops
Wednesday
28 Jan
2026
-
5:00 pm
Manchester Improvisation Festival
Festival Edition I: At the Heart of Music We place improvisation “At the Heart of Music,” providing a deep-dive into the cognitive, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of spontaneous music-making, from jazz and classical to Indian, electronic, and folk traditions.
Live Music
Thursday
29 Jan
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
30 Jan
2026
-
8:00 pm
Home On The Range
Club Nights
Monday
2 Feb
2026
-
7:30 pm
Big Ideas: Big Band Bowie
We kick off our Spring 2026 season with a special programme marking 10 years since the passing of David Bowie.
Jazz
Live Music
Wednesday
4 Feb
2026
-
7:00 pm
Philip Lassiter at the Carlton Club
11-time Grammy award-winning arranger, trumpeter and composer Philip Lassiter plays Carlton Club
Live Music
Friday
6 Feb
2026
-
7:30 pm
Foot to the Floor presents: January Out The Door
Friends and neighbours put on their third club night for Mad Dogs Homeless Project in Manchester. Everyone welcome.
Club Nights
Monday
16 Feb
2026
-
8:00 pm
Communimps
The Communimps are back and delighted to bring their own personal brand of improv comedy to The Carlton Club.
Comedy
Shows
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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