Mother Marys

13/11/2025

Mother Mary's opened in June 2024, with bold ambitions to augment Manchester's rich grassroots live music scene and a commitment to inclusive, diverse and passionate programming.

In a short period of time they realised those goals, building a dedicated community around the venue and recognition by way of a This Is Manchester Awards nomination.

Despite these accomplishments and perseverance from the venue team alongside support from MVT, the financial challenges being faced by many UK venues have brought this important work to a close.

Mother Mary's community is devastated, and we all should be.

This was a determined and forward-looking venue, who had their time cut short by issues outside of their control. Miserable proof that this is an hugely challenging time for UK grassroots music venues, even in dynamic places like Manchester City Centre.

We don't have to see communities lose treasured venues, there are meaningful solutions and interventions, some of which are tantalisingly close, but time is of the essence.

National support for the grassroots sector has never been closer, but progress now depends on those at the arena and stadium end of the industry stepping up. Every month of delay pushes more venues to the brink, and communities pay the price. The UK can choose to safeguard the pipeline that feeds its world-leading live music economy, but it must choose quickly.

12/11/2025

A Statement from Mother Mary’s

It breaks our hearts to share that Mother Mary’s, as of this past weekend, has been forced to close its doors due to financial pressures.

Only last week we were representing our venue at the This Is Manchester Awards as shortlisted nominee’s, so you can imagine this is a shock to everyone involved.

Over the past year, Mother Mary’s has become so much more than a bar, it has grown into a true community hub. We’ve been home to grassroots music, inclusive club nights, and events that brought together people from all walks of life. From the bands who played their very first gigs on our stage (and have already gone on to fill bigger venues), to the regulars who made this place feel like home, to the countless partygoers who filled the dance floor with joy. YOU are what made Mother Mary’s so special.

Spaces like ours that are wheelchair accessible, queer-inclusive, independent, and dedicated to championing local talent are so incredibly important. Especially also with the heart and spirit to offer a free space to fundraisers and events that are integral to those in our city that are often underrepresented. What we’ve built together is rare, beautiful, and deeply loved.

It’s hard to imagine a world without Mother Mary’s, and while this may be the end of this chapter, we truly hope it’s not the end of our story. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for the love, the music, the laughter, and the community we created together.

Keep an eye out on our social media for any updates, we still have memories of our own from events that we would like to share with you. While our doors may be closed, our soul is very much still here and in everything we do.

Please keep sharing the love and the memories. Every post, every message, every bit of support means the world right now.

With love and gratitude,

The Mother Mary’s Team ❤️

04/11/2025

Only a few days left to book!

Just a £5 deposit with either a 1PM or 3PM sitting, featuring Banksie, Bailey J Mills, Liquorice Black, Imani Versace and DJ Monopoly Phonic!

Bottomless drinks and bottomless pizza 💋

THIS SATURDAY!

https://www.mother-marys.com/brunch

01/11/2025

We’re getting ready for our drag bottomless brunch on November 8th with some absolute ICONS 🫶🏻

Bob Ross, Kris Jenner and Claudia Winkleman may not be making an appearance but we are joined by the very talented Banksie ( ) Bailey J Mills ( ) Liquorice Black ( ) Imani Versace ( ) and DJ Monopoly Phonic ( )

Only a week away, make sure to book your tables now! Only £35pp and you can now also book with just a £5 deposit, find the link via our linktree or website 💋

31/10/2025

Some more pictures of your amazing outfits from Halloween last year!

Tonight is completely sold out, but don’t worry, we do have our break stuff halloween day party tomorrow! You can find tickets via our linktree and fatsoma 👻🎃

28/10/2025

CALLING ALL SOCIETIES!

Fancy making Mother Mary’s your go to social spot or fancy popping in for a hangout? We’ve got some great deals for you on top of our student discounts (£3 pints, £5 doubles, 4 for £10 shots etc)

Free pool, free darts, free pizza what more could you want 🫶🏻

25/10/2025

EMO VS PUNK @ MOTHER MARY'S
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EMO \ PUNK
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Thunder and VS Sourflake
the Giants /
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Skeletons In VS The
The Closet / Kavanaghs
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Girlteeth VS States Of
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NOVEMBER 9TH | 6 BANDS !!!!!!!!!!!!
£5 OTD/ONLINE (in bio) ALL AGES
MOTHER MARY'S IRISH BAR MCR
DOORS 4PM NOISE 4:30 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

20/10/2025

17/10/2025

We are now just 2 WEEKS away from our favourite time of the year, Mary’s Halloween 👻

In the run up we’re going to be showing some of our favourite costumes from last year, think you can beat them?

Don’t miss out on tickets! Grab one or a couple from the link in our linktree/ via our events page on the website 😈