Funkademia Takeover: Day Party at Joshua Brooks Manchester
Funkademia are bringing their legendary groove to Joshua Brooks for a proper Saturday afternoon session on 26 September 2026, kicking off at 4pm. This is the kind of daytime dance event that's become a Manchester institution – funk, soul, and disco beats with a crowd that actually knows how to move. If you're after quality music and good vibes without waiting until midnight, this takeover is exactly what you need.
Joshua Brooks sits right in the heart of Manchester city centre, making it dead convenient for getting into town and linking up with mates beforehand. The venue's got proper sound and a cracking atmosphere, whether you're catching live acts or losing it to the DJ booth. It's the kind of spot that attracts serious music heads rather than the lads-on-tour crowd, so expect decent banter and genuine dancefloor appreciation.
Getting there's easy enough – the city centre's walkable from Piccadilly or you can hop on any number of buses heading into town. Doors open at 4pm which means you can catch the tail end of daylight and build momentum before evening kicks in. Grab some mates, get there early to avoid queues, and bring cash along with your card just in case. It's 18+ only, so make sure your ID's handy.
