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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Alexander's
Alexander's is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Chester with a standing capacity of approximately 150. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Alexander's books Acoustic, Folk, Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Chester venue directory.
Alexander's (Alexander's Live) is an independently run live-music, arts and comedy venue in Rufus Court, Chester city centre (CH1 2JW), open since 1991. Its weekly Tuesday open mic — sign-up 7:30pm, music from 8pm, a free drink for every performer — is billed as Chester's longest-running open-mic night. Beyond that it programmes gigs, tribute acts, comedy (Bill Bailey, Jack Dee), independent theatre and summer festival days in Rufus Court and the beer garden; Ed Sheeran and Duffy played here early in their careers. A cafe-bar with a proper stage and PA.
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2 Rufus Court, City Centre, Chester, CH1 2JW
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Chester venues by backline.
Alexander's books Acoustic, Folk, Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Alexander's has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Chester venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Alexander's hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Chester Open Mic Finder.
2 Rufus Court, City Centre, Chester, CH1 2JW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chester venues nearby.
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