The Frog and Bucket is Manchester's best-known alternative comedy club, running since 1994 at 102 Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter. This is a comedy venue rather than a live-music room — its programme is built around stand-up, not bands. The legendary Monday-night 'Beat the Frog' is a brutal, free five-minute open-mic competition that launched stars including Jason Manford and Sarah Millican; weekend shows (Thursday-Sunday) feature established circuit comedians, with a late-night DJ after the main weekend bills. Capacity around 250, with a cabaret-style room and bar. Winner of Chortle's Best Northern Comedy Venue (2023/24 and 2024/25). Note: the open mic here is for comedians, not musicians.
Manchester · Every Monday · No fee listed
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club Open Mic
Manchester open mic at Frog and Bucket Comedy Club — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 5-minute slots. No fee listed.
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At a glance
Checked 5 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 19:30Mondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 |
| Slot | 5 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Comedians |
| Website | frogandbucket.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Sign up online
20:00 Kick-off· 5-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
ManchesterGetting there
102 Oldham St,
Manchester M4 1LJ
Manchester M4 1LJ
The nearest station is Shudehill (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
ManchesterAbout the night
The Frog & Bucket in the Northern Quarter runs 'Beat the Frog' — its legendary amateur stand-up night, every single Monday from 8pm. Up to 15 acts try to survive five minutes on stage without being carded off by the audience; last the full five and you've 'Beaten the Frog'. It's a comedy open mic (Peter Kay, John Bishop and Johnny Vegas all cut their teeth here), entry is a few pounds, and you sign up to perform via beatthefrog.co.uk.
The Frog and Bucket is Manchester's best-known alternative comedy club, running since 1994 at 102 Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter. This is a comedy venue rather than a live-music room — its programme is built around stand-up, not bands. The legendary Monday-night 'Beat the Frog' is a brutal, free five-minute open-mic competition that launched stars including Jason Manford and Sarah Millican; weekend shows (Thursday-Sunday) feature established circuit comedians, with a late-night DJ after the main weekend bills. Capacity around 250, with a cabaret-style room and bar. Winner of Chortle's Best Northern Comedy Venue (2023/24 and 2024/25). Note: the open mic here is for comedians, not musicians.
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Manchester · Every Monday
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club Open Mic
Manchester open mic at Frog and Bucket Comedy Club — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 5 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 5 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 15 November 2026
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club Open Mic runs on Mondays at Frog and Bucket Comedy Club in Manchester, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 5 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is online, in advance, from 19:30. Each act gets about 5 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 1d 07h 29m
Age18+
Sign-upOnline, in advance
Who playsComedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitefrogandbucket.com
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Online
Slots5minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Frog & Bucket in the Northern Quarter runs 'Beat the Frog' — its legendary amateur stand-up night, every single Monday from 8pm. Up to 15 acts try to survive five minutes on stage without being carded off by the audience; last the full five and you've 'Beaten the Frog'. It's a comedy open mic (Peter Kay, John Bishop and Johnny Vegas all cut their teeth here), entry is a few pounds, and you sign up to perform via beatthefrog.co.uk.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Frog and Bucket Comedy Club’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 1d 07h 29m
Sign-up opens19:30Online, in advance
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots5minutes each
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00 with a set that fits 5 minutes.
Find Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
102 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ
Address102 Oldham St
AreaManchester
PostcodeM4 1LJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Shudehill (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Frog and Bucket Comedy Club in Manchester; M4 1LJ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00. Frog and Bucket Comedy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Frog and Bucket Comedy Club provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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102 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ.
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The nearest station is Shudehill (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is M4 1LJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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