Sankeys Manchester — the legend returns with its opening weekend on 30th and 31st January and every Saturday from the 7th February 2026
The rumours are true. After 9 years away without a club in Manchester, Sankeys is finally returning home, with a venue set to open in the city centre — the first official Sankeys club in the city since the beloved Ancoats venue closed its doors in 2017.
The new Sankeys Manchester will be an intimate 500-capacity venue, designed to capture the raw underground energy that made Sankeys one of the most iconic club brands in the world. Expect a stripped-back, intimate feel with its iconic LED matrix grid installation that will immerse clubbers in light, sound and atmosphere.
Having been voted Best Club in the World in 2010, Sankeys remains one of the most respected and influential names in global club culture — a legacy built in Manchester and celebrated across the world.
The opening weekend will take place on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st January, marking the official return of Sankeys to its Manchester roots.
Following the launch, the club will host Sankeys Saturdays every week starting Saturday 7th February, featuring the return of legendary night Tribal Sessions on a monthly residency.
True to its heritage, Sankeys will continue its long-standing tradition of discovering and breaking new talent. From legendary debuts by ANOTR, The Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, David Guetta, Franky Rizardo, Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Solomun, and many others, the club has always been a breeding ground for the next generation of electronic music pioneers. The new Sankeys Manchester will carry this torch forward, championing the finest emerging underground house, tech-house and techno artists, alongside a selection of classic Sankeys names.
Creative Director, David Vincent commented:
“What we’re creating is an intimate underground club with a chill out room. We will only be open one night a week on the Saturday. There will be no VIP or phones allowed on the dancefloor — everyone is a VIP. People need to stop taking pictures and start dancing to the beat.”
Tickets will go on sale this Friday – 28th November at 9:00 AM via http://sankeysofficial.com/. Attendees can also sign up for exclusive pre-sale access, offering £20 tickets for the opening weekend and selected Saturdays through summer 2026.
