Every Wednesday in Manchester
Kicks off at 18:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Manchester open mic directory
Manchester · Every Wednesday · Free
The Rising Sun Open Mic
Manchester open mic at The Rising Sun — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Rising Sun · Manchester
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Rising Sun Open Mic — Quick Facts
Manchester open mic at The Rising Sun — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start18:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Rising Sun22 Queen St
Manchester M2 5HX
Manchester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Rising Sun is a friendly city-centre pub on Queen Street in Manchester, just off Deansgate, with cheap drinks and a lively events calendar. Its open mic runs fortnightly on Wednesdays, roughly 6.30pm to 10.30pm, hosted by Third Summer Music — free to attend and a free drink for everyone who plays. All sorts are welcome, from acoustic and folk to blues, jazz, comedy and poetry. Message the host (@thirdsummermusic) ahead to grab a slot.
About The Rising Sun
The Rising Sun in Manchester is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, featuring a welcoming open mic that embraces both original songs and covers. With a solid PA system, it caters to a diverse range of genres, making it an ideal spot for local musicians to showcase their creativity. Regularly updated listings provide opportunities for performers and audiences alike to discover new sounds.
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Manchester live music scene.
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22 Queen St, Manchester M2 5HX
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Manchester's The Rising Sun open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Manchester open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Manchester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
22 Queen St, Manchester M2 5HX.
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