Dulcimer is a much-loved neighbourhood bar in the heart of Chorlton-cum-Hardy at 567 Wilbraham Road, Manchester (M21 0AE). One of Chorlton's last true late-night venues — open to 12:30am midweek and 1:30am at weekends — it has built a strong reputation as a live-music platform, particularly within folk and folk-crossover genres. An upstairs room hosts regular gigs focused on new bands and niche styles, plus open mic nights, DJ sets, quizzes and monthly comedy. Downstairs pours a curated range of craft beers and cocktails alongside home-made British classics like pork pies and cheese boards. The venue welcomes both original material and covers and runs an in-house PA with mics.
Chorlton-cum-Hardy · Every Thursday · Free
Dulcimer Open Mic
Dulcimer in Chorlton-cum-Hardy hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings with full PA.
Open mic at a glance Dulcimer · Manchester
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
24 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 24 July 2026
Dulcimer Open Mic — Quick Facts
Dulcimer in Chorlton-cum-Hardy hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings with full PA.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Dulcimer567 Wilbraham Rd
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Manchester M21 0AE
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, 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 Dulcimer
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Manchester open mic directory
The Night
Dulcimer is a much-loved bar and live-music venue on Wilbraham Road in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, where the open mic runs every Thursday from 8pm until late (around 11:45pm). It's a warm, growing night that's a genuine platform for all sorts of talent, with a full PA provided. Entry is free — turn up and get your name down on the night.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Dulcimer’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:45Last songs
00:30Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find Dulcimer
567 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 0AE
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:45. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Manchester live music scene.
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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.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
567 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 0AE.
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