Here is The Mother of Invention in Northern Quarter, Manchester at a glance. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books rock acts.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
2 nights a week
Today·Open
12:00–02:00Closes in 7h 02m 56s
Backline
TBC
Books
Rock
01 — Inside the room
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You will find The Mother of Invention at 73-75 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
73-75 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LW
Nobody from The Mother of Invention is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books rock acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Mother of Invention publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
Mon
14:00–02:00
Tue
14:00–02:00
Wed
14:00–02:00
Thu
14:00–03:00
Fri
12:00–04:00
Sat
12:00–04:00
SunToday
12:00–02:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Mother of Invention is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Northern Quarter, Manchester
About The Mother of Invention
Here is the story of The Mother of Invention in Northern Quarter, Manchester so far. It books rock acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.
The Mother of Invention is a grassroots music venue in Northern Quarter, Manchester. It books Rock; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Mother of Invention is a lively, character-packed pub on Oldham Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
Live music is a big part of the week, from local performers to rock-request nights. Talented local musicians play every Thursday and Friday, alongside weekly quizzes and seasonal events.
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08 — What's on
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
The Mother of Invention — Quick Facts
Northern Quarter pub with local musicians and rock-request nights. Here are the key facts on The Mother of Invention at a glance. It has live music 2 nights a week.
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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music2nights a weekThu · Fri
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksRocklive actsOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
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The stage kit at The Mother of Invention is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Mother of Invention
The Mother of Invention is a grassroots music venue in Northern Quarter, Manchester. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Mother of Invention books Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
Listing notes
The Mother of Invention is a lively, character-packed pub on Oldham Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter.
Live music is a big part of the week, from local performers to rock-request nights. Talented local musicians play every Thursday and Friday, alongside weekly quizzes and seasonal events.
Playing The Mother of Invention: what to know
The Mother of Invention usually has live music on Thu, Fri. Rock 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. The Mother of Invention 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 The Mother of Invention usually has live music
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Find The Mother of Invention
You will find The Mother of Invention at 73-75 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
The nearest station is Market Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Mother of Invention is in Northern Quarter, Manchester — use M4 1LW for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 18 other venues sit in Northern Quarter too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Manchester this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Manchester this weekend.
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The Mother of Invention is #129 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 The Mother of Invention. 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 The Mother of Invention. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
The Mother of Invention has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Manchester venue directory.
The Mother of Invention books Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for The Mother of Invention. Browse the Manchester Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
73-75 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Market Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is M4 1LW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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