Rewind NQ in Manchester offers a vibrant platform for emerging talent, featuring a diverse mix of genres. The venue hosts an open mic night where both original compositions and covers are encouraged, fostering a supportive atmosphere for local musicians. With a PA system on site, artists can easily showcase their work to an enthusiastic audience.
Manchester · Every Sunday · Free
Rewind NQ Open Mic
Manchester open mic at Rewind NQ — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Rewind NQ · Manchester
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
22 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Rewind NQ Open Mic — Quick Facts
Manchester open mic at Rewind NQ — 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
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30
Slot length15 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Rewind NQ60 Oldham St
Manchester M4 1LE
Manchester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Sign-up via online
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Sign-up via online
Musicians welcome
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About Rewind NQ
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Manchester
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
15-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Manchester open mic directory
The Night
Rewind NQ was a Blockbuster-video-themed cocktail bar at 60 Oldham Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, and it hosted a monthly Sunday open mic (last listed for 6pm on Sunday 1 June 2025). The bar's own website now states IS NOW CLOSED, with no opening hours on any day, and Open Mic Finder confirmed in June 2025 that the venue is no longer running an open mic. This listing is kept for the record - if the bar reopens and the night comes back, it will be re-verified here. Check the venue's own channels before making a trip.
Getting there
60 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE.
Photos
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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 Rewind NQ’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
03:00Venue closes
Every Sunday 15-min slots Free entry
Find Rewind NQ
60 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE
Planning Your Sunday 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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PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 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.
60 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE.
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