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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The Castle Hotel
Manchester Northern QuarterBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Northern Quarter's Tuesday-night free open mic at 66 Oldham Street, M4 1LE — back-room stage, full backline, in-hous
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The Copper Bar
ManchesterBe first to review
PA
NQ cocktail bar with live music and pizza.
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250
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The Deaf Institute
Manchester UniversityBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Manchester's Thursday-night free open mic at 135 Grosvenor Street, M1 7HE — converted institute, full backline inclu
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The Fitzgerald
ManchesterBe first to review
PA
NQ atmospheric drinking den with live music.
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The Flour and Flagon
ManchesterBe first to review
PA
Bread Shed sister bar in Manchester.
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180
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The Klondike Club
Manchester BurnageBe first to review
Manchester club venue.
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The Lodge, Manchester
Manchester Whitworth LnBe first to review
Manchester rock, indie, alt and pop venue.
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The Peer Hat
ManchesterBe first to review
PA Backline
Mancunian bar with arts and live music.
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The Pen & Pencil
Manchester Northern QuarterBe first to review
PA
Northern Quarter's wednesday-night free open mic at **The Pen & Pencil** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from
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The Rat And Pidgeon
Manchester 33 Back PiccadillyBe first to review
NQ punk rock bar and venue.
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80
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The Rising Sun
ManchesterBe first to review
PA
Unity Social pub with live music.
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The Silly Country
Manchester DroylsdenBe first to review
PA
Manchester pub with live music.
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The Snug Coffee House
Manchester Atherton NorthBe first to review
PA Engineer
Coffee house with live music sessions.
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150
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The Soup Kitchen
Manchester Northern QuarterBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Northern Quarter's Sunday-night free open mic at 31-33 Spear Street, M1 1DF — basement music venue, full backline, i
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The Star And Garter Manchester
Manchester PiccadillyBe first to review
Fairfield Street live venue.
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The Stoller Hall, UK
Manchester DeansgateBe first to review
Chetham's concert hall with tribute events.
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The Talleyrand
Manchester LevenshulmeBe first to review
Continental arts and music venue.
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The Test Venue
ManchesterBe first to review
Manchester test and events venue.
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The Trading Route
ManchesterBe first to review
Goods Yard bar with cold beer and hot chicken.
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The Whiskey Jar
Manchester Northern QuarterBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Northern Quarter's tuesday-night free open mic at **The Whiskey Jar** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk
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The White Hotel
SalfordBe first to review
Manchester rock, alt and punk venue.
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The Yard Manchester
Manchester CheethamBe first to review
Unique Manchester workspace and venue.
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Trof Northern Quarter
Manchester GreaterBe first to review
Great food, classic drinks, good people.
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Various Manchester Venues
Manchester Lower Mosley StBe first to review
Multi-venue Manchester rock and indie events.
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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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