Funkademia brings live band, DJs to Manchester this weekend - and it's free!

A full live band and DJs performing hip-hop, soul, funk, and disco classics, Funkademia Allstars comes to New Century Kitchen on Saturday - and entry is free!

Date published: 20th Apr 2026

Manchester’s longest-running club night, Funkademia, launches its brand new free-to-attend concept, Funkademia Allstars, this weekend.

Taking to Manchester’s New Century Kitchen on Saturday 25th April 2026, the legendary night kicks its party up a level with Allstars, a night that sees a full live band and its resident DJ collective performing the best in hip-hop, soul, funk, disco, and party starters from 5pm until late. 

Allstars sees the legendary Manchester club night continue with the grooves that made it a nightlife staple, but with a fresh live twist, with tracks reimagined for the dancefloor and injected with energy. 

Doors open at 5pm, the performance starts at 6pm, and the night ends around 11pm. 

Funkademia Allstars comes to Manchester’s New Century Kitchen this Saturday (25th April), and entry is free - just turn up. Head down to tear up the dancefloor to pure bangers until late. 

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Header image credit: Funkademia