BrickHouse Social is a live music venue in <strong>Manchester</strong>, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, BrickHouse Social provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Manchester · Every Monday · Free
BrickHouse Social Open Mic
Manchester open mic at BrickHouse Social — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance BrickHouse Social · Manchester
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
08 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
BrickHouse Social Open Mic — Quick Facts
Manchester open mic at BrickHouse Social — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
BrickHouse Social11-13 New Wakefield St
Manchester M1 5NP
Manchester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About BrickHouse Social
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Manchester
Kicks off at 19:00, 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
The Night
BrickHouse Social is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Manchester. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
11-13 New Wakefield St, Manchester M1 5NP.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How BrickHouse Social’s Monday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
19:00Kick-off
Every Monday 12-min slots Free entry
Find BrickHouse Social
11-13 New Wakefield St, Manchester M1 5NP
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Manchester live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Manchester's BrickHouse Social 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.
11-13 New Wakefield St, Manchester M1 5NP.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Manchester regulars across the Manchester open mic scene. Manchester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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