Wallop Prestwich sits at 403 Bury New Road in Prestwich (in the borough of Bury, north of Manchester city centre). It's a vibrant neighbourhood bar and kitchen — craft drinks and standout brunch by day, cocktails, DJs and social drinks by night. Music runs to DJ sets on Friday and Saturday evenings and live bands on Sundays, with the Sunday-evening slot opening up as an open mic for talented musicians and vocalists. Dog-friendly, with outdoor seating, it's part of the small Wallop group (alongside Knutsford and Didsbury) and a reliable grassroots showcase for emerging local performers. PA in place; no full backline.
Manchester · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Wallop Prestwich Open Mic
Manchester open mic at Wallop Prestwich — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 17:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 27 Sept 202617:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Lotide Collective |
| Website | wallop.me.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
17:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
17:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Wallop Prestwich
PrestwichGetting there
403 Bury New Rd, Prestwich,
Manchester M25 1AA
Manchester M25 1AA
The nearest station is Prestwich (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
Prestwich, ManchesterAbout the night
Wallop Prestwich is a neighbourhood bar and kitchen at 401-403 Bury New Road, and its open mic runs weekly on Sunday evenings from 5pm, closing out with a jam. It is programmed by the Lotide Collective, who run the open mics across the Wallop sites and put a featured artist on each week - Wallop's own listing calls it a safe and welcoming open mic with a featured artist in Prestwich. There is no sheet on the night: message Lotide Collective on social media to get a slot.
Getting there
403 Bury New Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AA.
Photos
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Wallop Prestwich sits at 403 Bury New Road in Prestwich (in the borough of Bury, north of Manchester city centre). It's a vibrant neighbourhood bar and kitchen — craft drinks and standout brunch by day, cocktails, DJs and social drinks by night. Music runs to DJ sets on Friday and Saturday evenings and live bands on Sundays, with the Sunday-evening slot opening up as an open mic for talented musicians and vocalists. Dog-friendly, with outdoor seating, it's part of the small Wallop group (alongside Knutsford and Didsbury) and a reliable grassroots showcase for emerging local performers. PA in place; no full backline.
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Prestwich · Every Sunday
Wallop Prestwich Open Mic
Manchester open mic at Wallop Prestwich — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 27 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Wallop Prestwich Open Mic — Quick Facts
Wallop Prestwich Open Mic runs on Sundays at Wallop Prestwich in Manchester, starting at 17:00 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 27 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Wallop Prestwich’s venue page →
Music starts around 17:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Lotide Collective hosts the night.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 17:00Starts in 2d 09h 31m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostLotide Collective
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitewallop.me.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts17:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Wallop Prestwich is a neighbourhood bar and kitchen at 401-403 Bury New Road, and its open mic runs weekly on Sunday evenings from 5pm, closing out with a jam. It is programmed by the Lotide Collective, who run the open mics across the Wallop sites and put a featured artist on each week - Wallop's own listing calls it a safe and welcoming open mic with a featured artist in Prestwich. There is no sheet on the night: message Lotide Collective on social media to get a slot.
Getting there
403 Bury New Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AA.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 Wallop Prestwich’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 17:00Starts in 2d 09h 31m
Kick-off17:00Every Sunday
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Wallop Prestwich provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Wallop Prestwich
403 Bury New Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AA
Address403 Bury New Rd, Prestwich
AreaPrestwich, Manchester
PostcodeM25 1AA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Prestwich (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Wallop Prestwich in Prestwich, Manchester; M25 1AA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Silly Country, Fox & Pine, The Alexandra and Bolton Socialist Club
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Wallop Prestwich provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Manchester's Wallop Prestwich open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Manchester open mic nights for alternatives.
Wallop Prestwich provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Wallop Prestwich's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Manchester open mics.
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403 Bury New Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1AA.
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The nearest station is Prestwich (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is M25 1AA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Manchester open mics.
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