The Whiskey Jar — Quick Facts
Northern Quarter's tuesday-night free open mic at **The Whiskey Jar** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 6:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
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The Whiskey Jar
14 Tariff Street
Northern Quarter
Manchester M1 2FF
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About The Whiskey Jar
The Whiskey Jar is a grassroots music venue in Northern Quarter, Manchester. 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.
This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
The Whiskey Jar runs an open mic every Tuesday in Northern Quarter, Manchester, starting at **7pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **renowned**. It's one of Manchester's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://ilovemanchester.com/best-open-mic-nights-manchester-free). Sign-up opens at **6:30pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **15-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. Full backline is set up: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, and an in-house sound engineer at the desk. Bring your own instrument and pedals. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **6:30pm** at the venue. Popular tuesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in. ### What to expect Manchester's open-mic scene is built around the Northern Quarter circuit; expect a mix of working musicians and curious locals. Full bands are welcome and the backline is set up for it — most weeks see a mix of solo songwriters, duos and 4-piece bands. The "Renowned" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
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14 Tariff Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 2FF