You will find ONE EIGHT SIX at 186 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 159 rooms in our Manchester venue directory.
Nobody from ONE EIGHT SIX is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books soul, motown and r&b acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
ONE EIGHT SIX publishes its opening times for 4 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
Mon
Not listed
Tue
Not listed
Wed
Not listed
Thu
20:00–02:00
Fri
19:00–03:00
Sat
16:00–03:00
SunToday
20:00–02:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at ONE EIGHT SIX is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Manchester
About ONE EIGHT SIX
Here is the story of ONE EIGHT SIX in Manchester so far. It books soul, motown and r&b acts. It has live music 4 nights a week.
ONE EIGHT SIX is a grassroots music venue in Manchester. It books Soul, Motown, R&b, Pop, Afrobeat; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
ONE EIGHT SIX is a late-night cocktail bar at 186 Deansgate in Manchester city centre, open Thursday to Sunday.
The music comes from resident bands: House of Soul with The Groove Riders on select Thursdays, R&B from Sublime 7 on Fridays, and an acoustic duo followed by Dean Mac and The Nawti 9 on Saturdays. Select Sundays bring Back to Ours, mixing R&B, Afrobeat and house with live sax.
It suits soul, Motown and R&B singers and bands.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at ONE EIGHT SIX on GigXchange right now. It has live music 4 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.
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The stage kit at ONE EIGHT SIX is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About ONE EIGHT SIX
ONE EIGHT SIX is a grassroots music venue in Manchester. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
ONE EIGHT SIX books Soul, Motown, R&b, Pop, Afrobeat acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
Listing notes
ONE EIGHT SIX is a late-night cocktail bar at 186 Deansgate in Manchester city centre, open Thursday to Sunday.
The music comes from resident bands: House of Soul with The Groove Riders on select Thursdays, R&B from Sublime 7 on Fridays, and an acoustic duo followed by Dean Mac and The Nawti 9 on Saturdays. Select Sundays bring Back to Ours, mixing R&B, Afrobeat and house with live sax.
It suits soul, Motown and R&B singers and bands.
Playing ONE EIGHT SIX: what to know
ONE EIGHT SIX usually has live music on Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Soul is the first genre on its list. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. ONE EIGHT SIX isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Manchester and what local gigs pay.
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Nights ONE EIGHT SIX usually has live music
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Find ONE EIGHT SIX
You will find ONE EIGHT SIX at 186 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WB. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 159 rooms in our Manchester venue directory.
The nearest station is St Peter's Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. ONE EIGHT SIX is in Manchester — use M3 3WB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Manchester this week, or see which Manchester bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at ONE EIGHT SIX on GigXchange right now. It has live music 4 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Manchester venue directory.
No gigs listed yetONE EIGHT SIX
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ONE EIGHT SIX is #90 of 159 Manchester venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting ONE EIGHT SIX. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting ONE EIGHT SIX. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
ONE EIGHT SIX has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Manchester venue directory.
ONE EIGHT SIX books Soul, Motown, R&b, Pop, Afrobeat. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details ONE EIGHT SIX has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for ONE EIGHT SIX. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for ONE EIGHT SIX. Browse the Manchester Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
186 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Manchester vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is St Peter's Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is M3 3WB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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