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Open mics in Manchester
Regular music and spoken-word open mics across Manchester, with sign-up details where the venue publishes them. Comedy open mics are on the comedy page. 19 regular nights at 18 venues, Monday to Sunday.
- 7:30pm
- 8pm
Stomp (formerly Stomping Ground)
Every other Monday · Sign-up from 7:30pm
Every other Monday. Slots of around 12 minutes. Check which week before you travel.
Source: openmicfinder.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 9pmtill midnight
Nancy Spains
Every Monday
Free, walk-in sign-up. Performers get a drink.
Source: nancyspains.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pm
- 7pmonwards
Lion's Den
Every Tuesday
Performers get a free drink. Listed until late November, so check it's still running.
Source: thegreatnorthern.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pmonwards
The Whiskey Jar
Every Tuesday
Free entry. Ask the bar about performing.
Source: thewhiskeyjar.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pmtill 10pm
Wilsons
Every Tuesday
Free, guitar provided, free drink for performers.
Source: openmicfinder.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 7:30pm
Saison
1st Tuesday of the month
First Tuesday of the month from 7:30. Ask the bar about a spot.
Source: saisonbar.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pmonwards
The Whiskey Jar
Every Wednesday
Free entry. Same open mic as the Tuesday one.
Source: thewhiskeyjar.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pmtill 11pm
Wallop Didsbury
Every Wednesday
Weekly open mic, listed by Lotide Collective.
Source: lotidecollective.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8pm
OverDraught
Every Wednesday
8pm till late. Speak to the staff to get a spot.
Source: draughtmcr.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pmtill 10pm
Undercurrent at The Underbank
3rd Thursday of the month
Third Thursday of the month. Free, 15-minute slots, sign up in advance.
Source: openmicfinder.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8pm
Nook
Every Thursday
Open Door: live acoustic and spoken word. Book sets in advance.
Source: nookcafebar.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- 8pmtill 11:30pm
The Albert Club
1st Thursday of the month
Music, poetry and comedy. Sign up to perform from 7:30pm.
Source: thealbertclub.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Iconic Bar
1st Thursday of the month
First Thursday of the month. Start time isn't published.
Source: openmicfinder.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Mary & Archie
2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, hosted by Lotide Collective. Start time not confirmed (around 7pm).
Source: maryandarchie.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
The Red Arch
Last Thursday of the month
Last Thursday of the month. Start time isn't published.
Source: openmicfinder.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Semitone Studios
Every Friday
Live music and some spoken word. Start time isn't published.
Source: openmicfinder.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Blarney Barrel
2nd Sunday of the month
Second Sunday of the month. Start time isn't published.
Source: openmicfinder.com · Checked 16 Oct