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Grassroots Venues in Manchester

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Manchester?

GigXchange lists 131 grassroots music venues in Manchester, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.

Q: Which Manchester venues provide full backline?

10 of 131 Manchester venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 67 provide at least a PA system. 8 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

131 grassroots music venues across Manchester. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Manchester venue

131 venues, from back rooms to big stages
67 provide a PA in-house
10 offer full backline
8 include a sound engineer
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Last updated: 14 August 2026

131 Venues in Manchester

131

grassroots venues hosting live music in Manchester

67 provide a PA system · 10 offer full backline
8 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Manchester has 131 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 67 provide a PA system, 10 offer full backline, and 8 include an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

131 Venues 67 With PA 10 Full Backline 8 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Manchester Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 131 grassroots venues across Manchester. Updated daily.

131

Total Venues

Across Manchester

51%

PA Provided

67 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

10 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

8 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

39%

Medium

41%

Large

20%

Equipment Provision

BYO

49%

PA Only

44%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Manchester? GigXchange lists 131 grassroots music venues across Manchester. 51% provide a PA system and 8% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Manchester venues provide equipment? 8 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Manchester venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Manchester venue directory, updated daily.

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The Yard Manchester

Manchester › Cheetham Hill★★★★★ (—)

Unique Manchester workspace and venue.

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Trof Northern Quarter

Manchester › Northern Quarter★★★★★ (—)

Northern Quarter pub & dining room with weeknight gigs and open mics.

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Mon16:00–23:00
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Fri11:00–01:00
Sat11:00–01:00
Sun11:00–23:00

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Various Manchester Venues

Manchester › Lower Mosley St★★★★★ (—)

Multi-venue Manchester rock and indie events.

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Manchester › Prestwich, Bury★★★★★ (—)

Prestwich neighbourhood bar for food, drinks and live music.

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Mon09:00–00:00
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Manchester › 305-307 Liverpool Rd, Eccles★★★★★ (—)

Eccles rock pub with regular weekend live music.

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Mon14:00–23:00
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Fri14:00–23:30
Sat14:00–23:30
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Westwood Street, Manchester M14 4SW

Manchester › Moss Side★★★★★ (—)

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Whittles Tokyo Project

Oldham★★★★★ (—)

Where Music Matters — Oldham's grassroots live-music venue

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MonClosed
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Fri19:00–00:00
Sat19:00–01:00
Sun15:00–21:00

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Woodford Community Centre

Stockport › Woodford Green★★★★★ (—)

Community centre with tribute events.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:00–22:00
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Fri08:00–23:45
Sat08:00–23:45
Sun08:00–22:00

Manchester › Wythenshawe★★★★★ (—)

Wythenshawe Park — Manchester's big-capacity outdoor concert site, 'Live From Wythenshawe Park'

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One of Britain's oldest pubs, with band nights and jam/open mic sessions.

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Mon11:00–23:00
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Fri11:00–00:30
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Sun12:00–23:00

Manchester › Oxford Road Corridor★★★★★ (—)

Four-storey Manchester venue — 250-cap Pink Room, basement club and roof terrace.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–00:00
Tue12:00–00:00
Wed12:00–00:00
Thu12:00–02:00
Fri12:00–04:00
Sat12:00–04:00
Sun14:00–00:00

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Manchester Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Manchester?

GigXchange lists 131 grassroots music venues in Manchester, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.

Which Manchester venues provide full backline?

10 of 131 Manchester venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 67 provide at least a PA system. 8 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Manchester's grassroots venues?

Of the 75 Manchester venues with known capacity: 29 are small (under 150), 31 are medium (150–499), and 15 are large (500+). The majority of Manchester’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Manchester venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Manchester venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Are there open mics in Manchester?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Manchester, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.

What's on at Manchester venues this month?

The What’s On in Manchester page lists every gig we hold across these 131 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Manchester gig directory.

What genres do Manchester venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Manchester’s 131 grassroots venues are Rock, rock, indie, acoustic, Pop. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Manchester venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Manchester by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.

Can I list my Manchester venue for free?

Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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