The Snipe is a Robinsons community pub at 387 Manchester Road in Audenshaw, Tameside (Greater Manchester) — sat between Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne near Snipe Retail Park and IKEA. It pours cask ales and world lagers, has a pool table, darts and an open fire, plus a large car park and a sizeable enclosed beer garden. The pub runs regular live music and entertainment alongside a weekly Wednesday quiz and karaoke night, making it a friendly grassroots covers-and-entertainment spot for the Tameside area.
Manchester · Every Thursday · Free
The Snipe Open Mic
The Snipe in Audenshaw hosts a weekly open mic night every Thursday from 8pm.
Open mic at a glance The Snipe · Manchester
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Snipe Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Snipe in Audenshaw hosts a weekly open mic night every Thursday from 8pm.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Snipe387 Manchester Rd
Manchester M34 5RP
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 The Snipe
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Manchester
Kicks off at 20:00
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
The Snipe in Audenshaw hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This traditional Robinsons Brewery pub offers a warm atmosphere, great food, and a large beer garden.
Sign-up process
Sign-up details are not specified, but typically involve walk-in registration on the night.
Getting there
387 Manchester Rd, M34 5RP.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy. Features a large beer garden and serves food. A PA system and microphones are provided for performers.
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 The Snipe’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find The Snipe
387 Manchester Rd, Manchester M34 5RP
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early 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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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . 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.
387 Manchester Rd, Manchester M34 5RP.
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