The Old Courts

06/09/2026

Join us in our Victorian Courtroom on Sunday 20th September for The Gospel of the John Bull! With live performances at 1pm and 2:30pm from Joe Astley, Manchester Camerata, Louise Fazackerley, Claire Hannah and Derek Eccleston.

Tickets - FREE/Donations support Save The Chophouse (The John Bull Chop House)

05/09/2026

Catch tonight in our courtroom for a wonderful night of music and stories.

Saturday 5th September
Doors 7:30pm
Tickets via link in bio.

04/09/2026

September Jazz!🥁🎸🎶

We're looking forward to having the Kieran Matthews Trio perform in the Bailiff on 24th September.

The Kieran Matthews Trio is a dynamic jazz trio featuring Kieran Matthews on guitar, Josh Cavanagh-Briely on double bass, and Johnny Hunter on drums.
Based in the West Midlands and Manchester, the trio brings together three accomplished musicians with a shared passion for the rich tradition and contemporary language of jazz. Their repertoire draws heavily from the American Songbook, classic American jazz standards, and the energetic, sophisticated world of bebop.

Expect an engaging set of timeless melodies, swinging grooves and expressive improvisation, with the trio combining the elegance of classic jazz with a fresh and spontaneous approach to each performance.

Free Entry | 8pm | Bailiff Bar

03/09/2026

𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿

Two packed line ups for you this weekend at our Save the John Bull double bill fundraiser! Tickets just £5.

Featuring performances from:

FRIDAY
▪ Joe Astley
▪ Super
▪ Craig Benyon
▪ Penelope Carpenter
▪ Dayle
▪ The Lazy Rays
▪ Dots
▪ Left Incline

SATURDAY
▪ Rebecca & Martim
▪ Patrick Wilde
▪ May Warburton
▪ Blue Sky Day (Acoustic)
▪ Pete Cunliffe & David Windsor
▪ Atticast
▪ Mondo Kain
▪ Carousel Cartel

All the proceeds go to the wonderful staff of .

Buy tickets in advance here: https://linktr.ee/bailiffbar

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03/09/2026

Come down to Bailiff Bar this evening! From 6pm, we have the musicians network where all musicians are welcome to attend. We'll be focusing on writing a great bio.

Then, we move into Unlocked : Original Music Showcase at 7:30pm, a chance to see great quality original music live in our Holding Cell.

All free to attend, come along.

Our next show!

01/09/2026

Don't miss 'An evening with Chris & Tony Griffiths from The Real People Acoustic' this Saturday 5th September 2026.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-chris-tony-griffiths-from-the-real-people-acoustic-tickets-1987509519475?

01/09/2026

September is here!
Check out What's On at The Old Courts this month.

30/08/2026

Wigan Autistic Theatre Company to bring W***y Russell’s powerful Blood Brothers play to The Old Courts

29/08/2026

Tonight! 🎶

This Saturday we welcome the return of Manchester/Wigan-based artist, songwriter and producer Jo Jaleel. Blending funk-pop, R&B, hip-hop and left-field pop into music that’s playful, groove-led and introspective in equal measure.

27/08/2026