Gloucester, MA

Minglewood Harborside

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Minglewood Harborside is a 187-capacity, 21+ room in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Waterfront dining with an oversized deck and retractable glass walls that create an alfresco experience both inside and out. Fresh, local seafood, creative sushi and tavern favorites are complemented by refreshing cocktails. Musically, Minglewood Harborside accommodates All Genres. Minglewood Harborside accepts booking inquiries by email. Artists need to confirm Minglewood Harborside’s sound system, monitoring, available backline, and technical staffing. Minglewood Harborside’s inside, 167 outside capacity detail should be factored into the stage and audience plan. A pitch to Minglewood Harborside should focus on musical fit, available dates, and the practical shape of the proposed show.

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Capacity
187
Capacity notes
inside, 167 outside.
Age policy
21+
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
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Address
25 Rogers Street, 01930, United States
Venue phone
(978) 281-0223

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