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Live music in Manchester
Bars and venues with regular live music across Manchester, plenty of it free. These are the weekly nights, not one-off tour dates. 13 regular nights at 8 venues, Monday to Sunday.
- 8pmfrom about
Matt & Phred's
Every night · Varies by listing
Live music every night. Set times are on the venue's monthly gig calendar.
Source: mattandphreds.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pmtill 11pm
Didsbury Cricket Club
Every Thursday
Live jazz. Hours can change with the season and the weather.
Source: didsburycricketclub.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pmonwards
Horse and Jockey
Every Thursday
Live music every Thursday from 7pm, straight after happy hour.
Source: horseandjockeypub.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 8:30pm
Fuel The Music
Every Thursday
Soundstage: bands and songwriters.
Source: fuelthemusic.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 8:30pm
Fuel The Music
Every Friday
Artists Showcase: independent and unsigned acts.
Source: fuelthemusic.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 9pmonwards
Band on the Wall (Copper Bar)
Every Friday
Night Shift: free live music in the Copper Bar till late.
Source: bandonthewall.org · Checked 16 Oct
- 9pmonwards
The Fitzgerald
Every Friday
Free entry. Jazz, blues, soul and acoustic till about 2:30am.
Source: thefitzgeraldmanchester.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 5pmtill 6pm
Matt & Phred's
Every Saturday · Early + evening sets
Free early gig around 5 to 6pm, plus a later bill. Check that week's listings.
Source: mattandphreds.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8:30pm
Fuel The Music
Every Saturday
Artists Showcase: independent and unsigned acts.
Source: fuelthemusic.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 9pmonwards
Band on the Wall (Copper Bar)
Every Saturday
La Fiesta: free funk, soul, Afrobeat, Latin and jazz till late.
Source: bandonthewall.org · Checked 16 Oct
- 9pmonwards
The Fitzgerald
Every Saturday
Free entry. Live music till about 2:30am.
Source: thefitzgeraldmanchester.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Nook
Every Saturday
Local live acoustic. Start time isn't published.
Source: nookcafebar.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 3pmonwards