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Bristol's Open Mic Nights

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Bristol's Open Mic Nights Scene

Bristol is home to some great open mic nights, both in the centre, along Gloucester road and in the Bristolian suburbs. As in most citys, open mic nights in Bristol are most commonly found on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in live music pubs. Like quiz nights, open mic gigs provide a cheap way for venues to entertain on the quieter nights of the week. True or not, it's a pleasant surprise to find some of Bristol's best live music at the smallest open mic night. Whats on at open mics is of course hit and miss however it's rare to go to an open mic in Bristol and find a high crap to quality ratio. Even if acoustic music and singer-songwriters aren't your thing some open mics can still be worth a look.

So that's the run-down of weekly open mic nights in Bristol. As you can see there's an open mic night pretty much every weeknight somewhere on Gloucester road, making this a great place to start. If you want to play at an open mic night click the name of the Bristol venue above for contact details. It's also worth mentioning that it's a rarity to find an open mic that isn't free entry so it's always a tempting option if you need some free live music in Bristol! If you think we're missing an open mic event or our information is out-of-date, please contact us with correct whats on info.

Are open mic nights a way to get signed?

Bristol’s vast range of music-focused pubs (the Old England, Stag and Hounds, The Rope Walk) has given rise to a thriving open mic ‘scene’. Maybe the most democratic of gigs, these anything-goes events could be in danger of moving off into directionless jazz noodlings. But they foster an open attitude that feeds into Bristol’s loose jam band scene and encourage the mentality of ‘playing well with others’ And who knows, Bristol’s eager eyed talent scouts or PRS for music representatives might be at the next open mic night.

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What our editors say

“Following our barnstorming inaugural show in March, Tongue Fu Lab returns to The Cube, creating fresh experiments at the intersection of spoken word, music and live improvisation, with featured artists, an open mic and guest musicians…Part show, part flow, all enquiry. We’re inviting in more collaborators. No lab coats required.”
From: LABORATORY SESSIONS

“due to previous high demand, we operate an advance sign-up system for open mic slots - you can grab one by messaging us at @fmp_lowkey on instagram or sign up at https://di0drud2dyu.typeform.com/to/M2TYdwwC
From: April Edition

“Join us this Sunday as we welcome acclaimed trumpeter, educator and composer Nick Malcolm. Nick is an original and sincere improviser, equally at home playing standards or free. Nick appears on numerous records as a session player/sideman as well as on his own critically acclaimed original releases. Nick will join the house rhythm section for a set of standards before welcoming guests to join in set 2 for a jam session.”
From: Nick Malcolm + Jam Session

“Come join us for another QPOC Jam at Exchange, a live music jam session created by and for Queer People of Colour in Bristol. This event was formed to provide Bristol's queer global majority community with a third space for musicians and non-musicians alike to enjoy live music as a tool for community and expression. It focuses on exploring music in non-secular ways, de-emphasising structure and formality, and more on connecting with sound in a way that resonates and feels empowering and fun.”
From: QPOC Jam

“Roll over, roll over—for the next iteration of Underwire’s female/nb-focused musical event! Fresh off the back of their inaugural open mic in December and their first open jam last month, this music collective is now hosting a showcase to delight our sweet eardrums. Set in the ever-popular Crafty Egg (after their usual café hours—how exciting!), this event will bring together some of Bristol’s best up-and-coming performers within a gorgeous location.”
From: SPRING SHOWCASE

Trending Open Mic Nights Gigs

Women Poets’ Network: Open Mic at St George's Bristol
— St George's Bristol
open mic spoken word poetry festival
April Edition at Unit 8 Studios
— Unit 8 Studios
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Death Is A Girl, KAYBLE + Open Mic at The Crafty Egg (Fishponds)
— The Crafty Egg (Fishponds)
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The Coppa Club Clifton Open Mic at Coppa Club Clifton
— Coppa Club Clifton
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Hosted by Luna Kali at The Canteen
— The Canteen
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What a Drag Another Open Mic? at Cafe Kino
— Cafe Kino
open mic experimental lgbtq+ drag cabaret

Bristol's Trending Live Music Venues

Exchange The Louisiana Jam Jar The Trinity Centre The Marble Factory Rough Trade Bristol
Satellite of Love: Lyra Open Mic at Loco Klub
— Loco Klub
open mic spoken word poetry festival
BRAID - The New Nature of Flight at El Rincon
— El Rincon
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Queer Poetry Special | Joelle Taylor + Open Mic at Arnolfini
— Arnolfini
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Loud Enough Music at Cafe Kino
— Cafe Kino
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The Scratching Post at Zed Alley
— Zed Alley
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Seed Sessions Thursday Jam at The Crafty Egg (Church Road)
— The Crafty Egg (Church Road)
open mic jam session
People's Art Fair: Immigrant Jamms Cypher Session at PRSC
— PRSC
jam session underground hip hop exhibition
Spoken Word and Music open mic at The Beer Emporium
— The Beer Emporium
open mic singer-songwriter spoken word
The Green Open Mic at The Green Room
— The Green Room
open mic singer-songwriter comedy spoken word poetry
Tess Drive presents: Musicals and Mirrorballs at Death Disco
— Death Disco
disco open mic theatre cabaret
New Grounds Poetry Open Mic at Grounded Bedminster
— Grounded Bedminster
open mic spoken word poetry food & drink
Raise the Bar: Open Mic at Orchard Coffee & Co.
— Orchard Coffee & Co.
open mic spoken word poetry
Creative Futures presents: Ideas Lab at The Courts, Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2QD
— The Courts, Bridewell St, Bristol BS1 2QD
jam session talks workshops & classes
Horizon Open Mic at the Barrel Store at Wiper and True, St Werburghs
— Wiper and True, St Werburghs
open mic singer-songwriter comedy spoken word poetry