At a glance, Wilson's in Northern Quarter, Manchester is summed up below. It has live music 1 night a week. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
1 night a week
Today·Open
11:00–00:00Closes in 5h 05m 13s
Backline
TBC
Books
Mixed
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of Wilson's, from the stage to the bar. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Before you book Wilson's, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
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The facts
Capacity
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Live nights
Tue
Curfew
–
Sound limiter
–
Outdoor stage
No
Originals
Yes
The check
Status
Verified open
Last checked
30 Oct 2026
Checked against
Music directory
03 — Find Wilson's
Northern Quarter
Getting there
Wilson's is at 42-44 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 163 rooms in our Manchester venue directory.
42-44 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LE
Nobody from Wilson's is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
Wilson's publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
Mon
11:00–00:00
Tue
11:00–00:00
Wed
11:00–00:00
Thu
11:00–00:00
Fri
11:00–01:30
Sat
11:00–01:30
SunToday
11:00–00:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Wilson's 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
Northern Quarter, Manchester
About Wilson's
This is the background on Wilson's, from the venue and its listings. It has live music 1 night a week. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
Wilson's is a grassroots music venue in Northern Quarter, Manchester.
Listing notes
Wilson's Social is an all-day bar and restaurant on Oldham Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, with a courtyard, a pool table and over 18 beer taps.
There's live music downstairs most evenings, with DJs and live music at the weekend. On Tuesdays there's a music open mic from 7pm to 10pm - a guitar is provided and performers get a free drink.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
Wilson's — Quick Facts
Northern Quarter bar with live music downstairs and a Tuesday open mic. Here are the key facts on Wilson's at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekTue
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Know how many it holds?
Today11:00–00:00Closes in 5h 05m 13s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times
Wilson's this week
Mon11:00–00:00
Tue11:00–00:00Live music
Wed11:00–00:00
Thu11:00–00:00
Fri11:00–01:30
Sat11:00–01:30
Sun· today11:00–00:00
Booking Information
Member votes0votes to get Wilson's on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at Wilson's 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 Wilson's
Wilson's is a grassroots music venue in Northern Quarter, Manchester. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Wilson's Social is an all-day bar and restaurant on Oldham Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, with a courtyard, a pool table and over 18 beer taps.
There's live music downstairs most evenings, with DJs and live music at the weekend. On Tuesdays there's a music open mic from 7pm to 10pm - a guitar is provided and performers get a free drink.
Playing Wilson's: what to know
Live nights at Wilson's are usually Tue. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Wilson's hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Manchester and what local gigs pay.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Nights Wilson's usually has live music
Have you played here? Was the backline info accurate? One tap, no sign-up required.
Find Wilson's
Wilson's is at 42-44 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 163 rooms in our Manchester venue directory.
The nearest station is Market Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Wilson's in Northern Quarter, Manchester; M4 1LE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 18 other venues in Northern Quarter, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Manchester this week, or find a band in Manchester if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at Wilson's on GigXchange right now. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Manchester venue directory.
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Wilson's is #156 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 Wilson's. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Wilson's. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
Wilson's has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Manchester venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Manchester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Wilson's 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 Wilson's. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Wilson's describes itself as hosting open mic nights — check with the venue for the current night, or browse the Manchester Open Mic Finder.
42-44 Oldham Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LE. 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 Market Street (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is M4 1LE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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