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What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Castle Hotel
The Castle Hotel is a grassroots music venue in Northern Quarter, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 120. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Castle Hotel stands out in Manchester's Northern Quarter for its vibrant open mic nights, offering a platform for both original music and covers. With a capacity of around 120, the venue boasts a full backline and an in-house sound engineer, creating an inviting atmosphere for emerging artists. Located on Oldham Street, it fosters a sense of community among diverse music genres.
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Three things people ask about booking The Castle Hotel.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Manchester venues and filter by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Manchester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view The Castle Hotel’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Castle Hotel has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Castle Hotel hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Manchester Open Mic Finder.
66 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
