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About The Trading Route
The Trading Route is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Trading Route books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Indie, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
The Trading Route is a bar and live-music spot at 1 Goods Yard Street in Manchester city centre (M3 3BG), opened in December 2024 and open daily from 11am to 2am with a 150 capacity. It runs a weekly open-mic night every Tuesday — launched by the Lo-Tide Collective — where performers can pre-book a slot or grab a walk-in space to showcase original songs and covers. Alongside the music it serves food (hot chicken, sandwiches, salads) plus cold beers, cocktails and wines with happy-hour deals, making it a friendly grassroots home for emerging Manchester acts. Slots via @lotidecollective / lotideuk@gmail.com.
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1 Goods Yard Street, City Centre, Manchester, M3 3BG
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Manchester venue directory.
The Trading Route books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Indie, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Trading Route has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Trading Route. Browse the Manchester Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
1 Goods Yard Street, City Centre, Manchester, M3 3BG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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