About
Martial Arts is a post-punk five-piece with dual frontmen Jim Marson and Matty Pearce. They play Soup, Manchester, on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 19:30.
What to expect
Martial Arts is a post-punk five-piece with dual frontmen Jim Marson and Matty Pearce.
Their shows often have both frontmen down on the floor with the crowd.
- A lynchpin of Manchester’s new music scene
- Linked with Westside Cowboy and Shaking Hand
- Jim Marson calls the band “direct action”
- Part of a grass-roots political movement
Dates
Line-up
Listen before you go
MARTIAL ARTS Live at The Windmill for IVW
Lou Smith
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does Martial Arts start and end?
Martial Arts runs Thursday, 26 November 2026, 19:30 until 23:00.
Where is Martial Arts?
Martial Arts takes place at Soup, 31-33 Spear St, Manchester.
How much are tickets for Martial Arts?
Tickets for Martial Arts cost £13.20 on the official ticket shop.
Who plays at Martial Arts?
The line-up of Martial Arts: Martial Arts.
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Getting there
Soup, 31-33 Spear St, M1 1DF Manchester, England, GB
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