Matt & Phred's Open Mic

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Matt & Phred's Open Mic — Quick Facts

Manchester's Monday-night free jazz open mic at 64 Tib Street, M4 1LW — dedicated jazz club, full backline including upright piano, 10-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length10 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic · Jazz

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Matt & Phred's 64 Tib Street
Northern Quarter
Manchester M4 1LW

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

MusicJazz18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

Matt & Phred's is Manchester's longest-running jazz club (since 1993). The Monday open mic is jazz-leaning but accepts most styles — the room has a working upright piano, double bass amp, and a drum kit set up at all times.

210 minutes, around 18 acts at 10 minutes. Jazz standards, acoustic songwriters, the occasional spoken-word piece — vary your set to fit.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in only.

Getting there

64 Tib Street, M4 1LW. 5 minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. Northern Quarter free buses stop on Oldham Street.

The venue

Single-room jazz club — small stage, candlelit tables. 18+. Capacity ~150 seated. Late licence; cocktails are the focus, not real ale.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Manchester's Matt & Phred's open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Matt & Phred's open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Manchester open mics the same week.

What backline does Matt & Phred's provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at Matt & Phred's open mic?

10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is Matt & Phred's open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Manchester mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Matt & Phred's open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Manchester.

Where is Matt & Phred's?

64 Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LW.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Manchester regulars who turn up across the Manchester live music scene. Manchester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.