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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Lions Den Manchester
Lions Den Manchester is a grassroots music venue in Manchester, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 180. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Lions Den Manchester books Indie Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
Lions Den is a gritty, independent basement live-music and events venue tucked into Deansgate Mews within Manchester's Great Northern complex, at 253 Deansgate (M3 4EN). With an intimate capacity of around 100, it keeps artists and audiences close, and the room is praised for its sound quality and friendly staff. The programme is genuinely eclectic — live bands across indie, rock, hip-hop and electronic, DJ nights, alternative comedy, open mic nights and even a community radio operation, alongside pool, darts and retro games. A PA is provided in-house. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 5pm (to midnight), Friday 5pm-1am and Saturday 3pm-1am, it's a proper grassroots room in the heart of the city centre.
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253 Deansgate, Manchester, Manchester, M3 4EN
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Lions Den Manchester books Indie Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Lions Den Manchester has a standing capacity of approximately 180, classed as a medium venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.
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253 Deansgate, Manchester, Manchester, M3 4EN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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