Fuel Cafe Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Withington's monday-night free open mic at **Fuel Cafe Bar** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Fuel Cafe Bar
Withington
Manchester
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
Fuel Cafe Bar runs an open mic every Monday in Withington, Manchester, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Manchester's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://ilovemanchester.com/best-open-mic-nights-manchester-free).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, poetry performers all welcome.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular mondays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Manchester's open-mic scene is built around the Northern Quarter circuit; expect a mix of working musicians and curious locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.