Trof has been a Northern Quarter staple at 8 Thomas Street, Manchester (M4 1EU) since 2006. Following a full refurbishment it reopened on 1 May as The Trof Pub & Dining Room — a proper pub downstairs with good beer and bar snacks, and an intimate, cosy Dining Room upstairs (food and drink now run by Stow, the open-fire restaurant from chef Jamie Pickles). It remains a music-and-community spot: DJs spin everything from vintage pop, rock and soul to disco, funk and electro, and weeknights feature gigs, open mic nights and quizzes. A central, well-loved NQ venue that's still very much trading.
Manchester · Every other Wednesday · Free
Trof Northern Quarter Open Mic
Manchester's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Trof Northern Quarter · Manchester
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Trof Northern Quarter Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start21:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Trof Northern QuarterManchester
Manchester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Trof Northern Quarter
About This Open Mic
Every other Wednesday in Manchester
Kicks off at 21:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Manchester open mic directory
The Night
Trof Northern Quarter on Thomas Street historically ran an open mic upstairs in its Bourbon Bar, but it is no longer running. Open Mic Finder confirms the night has ended, and we couldn't find any current schedule on the venue's own listings. The bar itself remains open for food, drinks and other events.
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 Trof Northern Quarter’s Wednesday night runs.
21:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every other Wednesday Free entry
Find Trof Northern Quarter
Manchester
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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