Tuesday Sketch Club
Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Doors: 6pm / Latest Arrival: 7pm
Admittance is free, but attendees must have booked a place:
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE (SKIDDLE)
Tonight’s Live Music (8-11pm): Walklate & Lawley
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
The Tuesday Sketch Club - A Monthly Live Drawing Night at Matt & Phreds
Fancy a night of live drawing at Matt & Phreds while enjoying Happy Hour all evening? Add in some fantastic live music, and you've got the perfect creative night out.
Every 4th Tuesday of the month, starting on Tuesday 22nd September, you can book a Stage Side Table and join fellow artists for an evening of sketching, live music, and great company. Simply bring your sketchbook and your favourite drawing materials, and our bar team will take care of the rest.
Best of all, it's completely free to attend. With Happy Hour running all night, you can enjoy delicious pizza, sip on our Happy Hour cocktails, and make the most of an inspiring evening without breaking the bank.
Each month, Tuesday Sketch Club welcomes a featured artist from our sister company, Comme Ca Art.
Our featured artist will be sketching alongside everyone else, so you'll have the chance to chat about their creative practice, hear about their current exhibitions with Comme Ca Art, and gain an insight into life as a working artist.
Tuesday Sketch Club is more than just a drawing session—it's about bringing artists, illustrators, designers, and creative people together to connect, share ideas, and celebrate Manchester's thriving art scene in the relaxed atmosphere of Matt & Phreds.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just enjoy putting pencil to paper, it's a brilliant opportunity to meet like-minded creatives while soaking up the unique atmosphere of the best little jazz club in town.
Booking is easy—click the link to reserve your place.
This month's Featured Artist - Olga Mun
Olga Mun is a figurative abstract painter currently residing after completing her MA in Fine Art at The University of Salford. Olga won the prestigious AXA Art Prize UK 2023, where she was awarded £10,000 for her outstanding figurative art piece titled "IMPOSSIBLE PAINTING" (Cat no.62). The prize was awarded by a panel of judges including Jennifer Schipf, Mark Hampson, and Rachel Hobkirk, recognising her exceptional talent and contribution to contemporary art.
"My painting practice explores the vastness of the human condition, often this story and the intention of work is a consistent essence on one canvas. I convey my thoughts about humanity with such a depth that it causes an internal study of life, the environment, history and human activity and interaction. The work isn’t purely figurative, it plays with abstraction. It uses elements like almost abstract figures, transformative forms, gestural strokes, and infinite colour blending for each shape represented." Olga Mun
Walklate & Lawley
Walklate & Lawley
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Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Doors: 6pm / Gig 8-11pm
Happy Hour: ALL NIGHT, 6-11pm
Free Entry
Booking a table is recommended, but you can just turn up if you’re happy standing. For bookings of 9+ guests, or if you’d prefer a phone reservation, call 0161 273 5495 (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) / 0161 831 7002 (5-11pm Mon-Sat).
Mat Walklate and James Lawley are two of the most highly regarded Blues musicians in the North, and have regularly performed at Matt & Phred’s both as a duo and within other full bands, notably with the great Franny Eubank.
Mat Walklate is a forceful, dynamic harmonica-player, with a rich, soulful baritone Blues singing style, with which he brings a sensational mix of classic melodious Blues tunes and original numbers to the stage.
James Lawley is a scintillating, powerful guitarist; a stalwart of the Manchester blues scene, James has played with almost everybody and to each performance brings his undeniable prowess, unfailingly wowing audiences with the sheer skill he plays with - it really is something to experience.
Together, this highly acclaimed duo will set the stage alight with a varied mix of classic Blues songs. In such a wonderfully intimate setting, whether you’re a Blues lover or new to the genre, you’re sure to absolutely love this performance.
Plus, it’s HAPPY HOUR 6-11PM - that means buy 2 drinks and get a whole FREE PIZZA or get 2 house cocktails for just £15!
TUESDAY SKETCH CLUB
Fancy getting creative while enjoying the music? Tuesday Sketch Club takes place alongside tonight’s live music, bringing artists, illustrators and creative people together for an evening of sketching, good company and great vibes.
It’s completely free to join – just book your Sketch Club ticket and bring your sketchbook and drawing materials. With live music playing right alongside you, let the performers, atmosphere and energy inspire your work.