The Kings Arms at 11 Bloom Street, Salford (M3 6AN) is a thriving bohemian community arts pub just minutes from Manchester city centre — first licensed in 1807 and now a much-loved boozer, music venue and theatre with artists' studios. Downstairs there's a cobbled beer garden and a David Bowie–themed snug; upstairs hosts award-winning fringe theatre, live music, spoken word, lectures and performance art across a wide range of genres. It's a genuine grassroots hub for emerging artists and remains one of Salford's best-known independent venues.
Salford · Every Wednesday · Free
The Kings Arms Open Mic
Salford open mic at The Kings Arms — 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 Kings Arms · Salford
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 Kings Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Salford open mic at The Kings Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Kings Arms11 Bloom St
Salford M3 6AN
Salford — 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 The Kings Arms
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Salford
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Salford open mic directory
The Night
The Kings Arms is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Salford. 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 Bloom St, Salford M3 6AN.
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 The Kings Arms’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Kings Arms
11 Bloom St, Salford M3 6AN
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Salford live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Salford's The Kings Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Salford 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 Salford 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 Bloom St, Salford M3 6AN.
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