Manchester Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Manchester

76 grassroots music venues across Manchester. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

76Venues
32With PA
8Full Backline
9In-House Engineer

76 Venues in Manchester

76 Venues 32 With PA 8 Full Backline 9 In-House Engineer Updated

Manchester has 76 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 32 provide a PA system, 8 offer full backline, and 9 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 76 venues hosting live music across Manchester
  • 32 provide a PA system · 8 offer full backline
  • 9 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Manchester Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 76 grassroots venues across Manchester. Updated daily.

76
Total Venues
Across Manchester
42%
PA Provided
32 venues provide a PA system
11%
Full Backline
8 venues offer full backline
12%
In-House Engineer
9 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
9
35%
Medium
11
42%
Large
6
23%
Equipment Provision
BYO
44
58%
PA Only
24
32%
Full BL
8
11%

How many grassroots music venues are in Manchester? GigXchange lists 76 grassroots music venues across Manchester. 42% provide a PA system and 11% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Manchester venues provide equipment? 9 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Manchester venues are medium (150-500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Manchester venue directory, updated daily.

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Low Four Studios
Manchester DeansgateBe first to review
Recording studio with alt-rock live sessions.
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100
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Manchester
ManchesterBe first to review
City-wide live music venues.
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950
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Manchester Academy 2
ManchesterBe first to review
950-cap Academy room for alt and metal.
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500
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Manchester Academy 3
Manchester Oxford RdBe first to review
500-cap intimate Academy room.
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150
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Manchester Gullivers
ManchesterBe first to review
Oldham Street pop and indie venue.
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180
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Matt & Phred's
Manchester Northern QuarterBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Manchester's Monday-night free jazz open mic at 64 Tib Street, M4 1LW — dedicated jazz club, full backline including
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1,000
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New Century
ManchesterBe first to review
Corporation Street, opened 2022.
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Niamos
Manchester HulmeBe first to review
Nia Centre in Hulme: DJ, reggae, community.
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Night and Day
ManchesterBe first to review
Legendary Oldham Street live music cafe.
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Off The Square Manchester
ManchesterBe first to review
Independent Manchester venue and bar.
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200
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Old Pint Pot
SalfordBe first to review
PA
Manchester pub with live entertainment.
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Opera House, Manchester
ManchesterBe first to review
Manchester's grand touring theatre.
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200
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Projekts Skate Park
ManchesterBe first to review
Skatepark venue for indie and alt-rock gigs.
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Ramona Manchester
ManchesterBe first to review
Manchester bar with soul, R&B and events.
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500
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Rebellion
Manchester DeansgateBe first to review
PA
500-cap death metal and heavy touring venue.
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Red Arch
Manchester Cheetham HillBe first to review
PA
Manchester bar with live entertainment.
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Rewind NQ
ManchesterBe first to review
PA
Northern Quarter bar with live music.
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Stage And Radio
Manchester 43 Port StBe first to review
NQ bar and nightclub with live and club nights.
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The Art of Tea
Manchester DidsburyBe first to review
PA
Didsbury cafe, bar, books, art and cake.
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80
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The Bay Horse Tavern
Manchester Northern QuarterBe first to review
PA
Northern Quarter's Wednesday-night free acoustic open mic at 35-37 Thomas Street, M4 1NA — small back room, PA + gui
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THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER
Manchester DeansgateBe first to review
Manchester blues, soul and rap bar.
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The Bread Shed
ManchesterBe first to review
PA
Rock, indie and folk venue with tech specs.
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The Britons Protection
ManchesterBe first to review
Traditional pub with house music events.
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The Carlton Club Manchester
Manchester Whalley RangeBe first to review
Whalley Range DJ and electronic members club.
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Manchester Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 76 grassroots music venues in Manchester, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
8 of 76 Manchester venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 32 provide at least a PA system. 9 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 26 Manchester venues with known capacity: 9 are small (under 150), 11 are medium (150–499), and 6 are large (500+). The majority of Manchester’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Manchester venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Manchester, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The most commonly booked genres across Manchester’s 76 grassroots venues are Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock, DJ / Electronic, Indie Rock. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Manchester by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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