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The Commercial

Grassroots music venue in Chester

Venue at a glance The Commercial · Chester
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Capacity
standinggrassroots
1 night
Live music
Thuper week
21:00
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Commercial — Quick Facts

Grassroots music venue in Chester

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsThu
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
The Commercial photo Photo: Google
The Commercial photo Photo: Google
The Commercial photo Photo: Google
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Where

The Commercial St Peter's Church Yard
Chester
Chester CH1 2AG

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Commercial

The Commercial is a grassroots music venue in Chester, Chester. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Chester venue directory.

The Commercial is a characterful 1817 Thomas Harrison building tucked behind St Peter's church off Northgate Street, near Chester Cross. This multi-roomed bar runs a weekly open mic every Thursday from 9pm, hosted by Lee Roddai, and has a long-standing reputation for live music. With its garden and central position, it's a popular spot for local performers and late-night music lovers alike.

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St Peter's Church Yard, Chester, Chester, CH1 2AG

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What's On at The Commercial

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Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
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Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
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FreePA
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Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
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Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic
Thu21:00
Open Mic — Thursdays
Chester
Starts 21:00 · Sign-up 20:30
FreePA
View open mic

Common Questions

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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.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Chester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for The Commercial. Browse the Chester Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
St Peter's Church Yard, Chester, Chester, CH1 2AG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chester venues nearby.
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