Jax is an independent bar on Northgate Street in Chester, one of a pair with Jax on the Square, both built around live music across the week rather than one weekend headline.
The open mic runs every Monday from 8.30pm, hosted by Dane Piercy. Everyone is welcome, the audience is an appreciative one, and every performer gets a free drink - a small thing that tells you how the room treats the people who play it.
102 Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HT.
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Nights Jax usually has live music — typical start 20:30
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Chester venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Chester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Yes — Jax hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Chester Open Mic Finder.
102 Northgate Street, Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chester venues nearby.
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