The Ritz (Manchester)

The Ritz is a live music venue on Whitworth Street West, Manchester, England. Built in 1927, The Ritz was designated a Grade II listed building in 1994. The venue is notable for its sprung dance floor. The Ritz was taken over by HMV in 2011 and given a £2 million refurbishment. Bands which have played at the venue include The Beatles, The Damned, R.E.M., The Stone Roses, Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths, Snow Patrol, Happy Mondays, Adam Ant, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys, Swans and Beady Eye.

The Ritz (Manchester)

The Ritz is a live music venue on Whitworth Street West, Manchester, England. Built in 1927, The Ritz was designated a Grade II listed building in 1994. The venue is notable for its sprung dance floor. The Ritz was taken over by HMV in 2011 and given a £2 million refurbishment. Bands which have played at the venue include The Beatles, The Damned, R.E.M., The Stone Roses, Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths, Snow Patrol, Happy Mondays, Adam Ant, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys, Swans and Beady Eye.