Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Dulcimer
Dulcimer is a grassroots music venue in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Dulcimer books Folk, Acoustic, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
Dulcimer is a much-loved neighbourhood bar in the heart of Chorlton-cum-Hardy at 567 Wilbraham Road, Manchester (M21 0AE). One of Chorlton's last true late-night venues — open to 12:30am midweek and 1:30am at weekends — it has built a strong reputation as a live-music platform, particularly within folk and folk-crossover genres. An upstairs room hosts regular gigs focused on new bands and niche styles, plus open mic nights, DJ sets, quizzes and monthly comedy. Downstairs pours a curated range of craft beers and cocktails alongside home-made British classics like pork pies and cheese boards. The venue welcomes both original material and covers and runs an in-house PA with mics.
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Dulcimer books Folk, Acoustic, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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567 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, M21 0AE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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