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Fuel Cafe Bar books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Blues, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Withington's monday-night free open mic at Fuel Cafe Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

Venue at a glance Fuel Cafe Bar · Manchester

c. 70

Capacity

standingsmall

Varies

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flexibleper week

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Start time

doorsnightly

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PA + micsgear

Acoustic

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originals+4 more

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Withington's monday-night free open mic at Fuel Cafe Bar — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.

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Capacityc. 70 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Fuel Cafe Bar 448 Wilmslow Road
Withington
Manchester M20 3BW

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Singer-Songwriter

Jazz

Blues

Soul

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About Fuel Cafe Bar

Fuel Cafe Bar is a grassroots music venue in Withington, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 70. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Fuel Cafe Bar books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Blues, Soul acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.

Fuel ‌‌‍Café Bar is a vegetarian café-bar and upstairs stage on Wilmslow Road in Withington, south Manchester (M20). Alongside fresh veggie food, coffee, cakes and a big drinks list, the upstairs room programmes live music, comedy, poetry, quizzes, open mics and board games. Two regular open mics run here: BOOM, a fortnightly Monday night dedicated to music of black origin (soca, jazz, blues, rap, reggae, afrobeats, R&B and poetic storytelling), and Amp Presents on the third Tuesday of the month — an informal, low-tech evening of music, poetry and storytelling, all mediums welcome, with sign-up in advance via ampmcr.com or at the venue by 7.45pm. Open 11am–late daily; c. 70 capacity upstairs.

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448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3BW

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What equipment does Fuel Cafe Bar provide?

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Manchester venues by backline.

What genres does Fuel Cafe Bar book?

Fuel Cafe Bar books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Blues, Soul. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of Fuel Cafe Bar?

Fuel Cafe Bar has a standing capacity of approximately 70, classed as a small venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.

Does Fuel Cafe Bar have open mic nights?

Yes — Fuel Cafe Bar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Manchester Open Mic Finder.

Where is Fuel Cafe Bar?

448 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 3BW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.

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