Leicester · Wed 28 Jul · Price not listed

Birstall Open Mic at Old Plough Birstall, Leicester

Old Plough Birstall

Wednesday 28 July 2027. Starts 19:30. Price not listed.

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Date	Wednesday, 28 July 2027
Starts	19:30
Ends	22:30
Entry	Price not listed
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Listing	Being verified

01 — The gig

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Birstall Open Mic plays Old Plough Birstall in Leicester on Wednesday, 28 July 2027.

Excellent monthly showcase of local talent. We've got a piano that's roughly in tune, a cocktail kit, excellent P.A. and backing musicians or tracks.

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Venue	Old Plough Birstall
Area	Birstall East & Wanlip LE4 4DP

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Birstall East & Wanlip, Leicester LE4 4DP

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The nearest station is Syston (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.

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Birstall Open Mic at Old Plough Birstall, Leicester

Wednesday, 28 July 2027 · starts 19:30 · Old Plough Birstall, Leicester

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Birstall Open Mic — Quick Facts

Excellent monthly showcase of local talent. We've got a piano that's roughly in tune, a cocktail kit, excellent P.A. and backing musicians or tracks.

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The gigWednesday 28 Jul 2027 · 19:30Starts in 269d 05h 35m

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The gig Wednesday 28 Jul Starts 19:30 · Old Plough Birstall, Leicester

Birstall Open Mic are playing Old Plough Birstall in Leicester on Wednesday, 28 July 2027. It starts at 19:30 and is listed to finish around 22:30. This listing is part of the Leicester grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Leicester gigs there.

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Leicester in numbers

Leicester has 60 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 11 venues — 5 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 19:12. Old Plough Birstall has 8 or more other upcoming gigs listed.

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About this gig

Excellent monthly showcase of local talent. We've got a piano that's roughly in tune, a cocktail kit, excellent P.A. and backing musicians or tracks.

The artist — Birstall Open Mic

Birstall Open Mic headlines this Leicester gig on Wednesday, 28 July 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

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The venue — Old Plough Birstall

Old Plough Birstall is in the Leicester gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.

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Birstall East & Wanlip, Leicester, LE4 4DP

AreaBirstall East & Wanlip, Leicester

PostcodeLE4 4DP

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Getting there

The nearest station is Syston (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Old Plough Birstall is in Birstall East & Wanlip, Leicester — use LE4 4DP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 19:30.

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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

Planning your Leicester night

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Travelling? The map on this page shows where Old Plough Birstall is, and the Leicester live music hub has what else is on around the same time.

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Where is Birstall Open Mic playing in Leicester?

Birstall Open Mic is at Old Plough Birstall, Leicester LE4 4DP.

When does the gig start?

It is listed to start at 19:30 on Wednesday, 28 July 2027, finishing around 22:30.

How much does it cost?

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Are there other Leicester gigs and bookings?

For more upcoming gigs see the Leicester gig directory. For weekly slots, the Leicester open mic directory. For the wider scene, the Leicester live music hub. Artists looking for paid bookings, see how to get gigs in Leicester.

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What's the nearest station to Old Plough Birstall?

The nearest station is Syston (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LE4 4DP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Birstall Open Mic at Old Plough Birstall. Birstall Open Mic plays Old Plough Birstall on Wednesday 28 July from 19:30. Also on in Leicester: The Stylistics at De Montfort Hall, A Night of Jagged Little Pill at The International and The Proclaimers at De Montfort Hall. Every upcoming show is in the Leicester gig directory. Thinking past one night? The UK music festivals we have date-checked are on one festival timeline, clashes flagged.

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08 — At Old Plough Birstall

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Birstall Open Mic	Wed 25 Nov
Birstall Open Mic	Wed 23 Dec
Birstall Open Mic	Wed 27 Jan
Birstall Open Mic	Wed 24 Feb
Birstall Open Mic	Wed 24 Mar
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Birstall Open Mic at Old Plough Birstall, Leicester

At a glance

01 — The gig

About the gig

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Old Plough Birstall

Getting there

04 — Planning

Your night out

Birstall Open Mic at Old Plough Birstall, Leicester

Birstall Open Mic — Quick Facts

About this gig

The artist — Birstall Open Mic

The venue — Old Plough Birstall

Find Old Plough Birstall

Other gigs in Leicester

Planning your Leicester night

05 — The Leicester week

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06 — Small print 8 answers Common questions Common Questions

What’s On at Old Plough Birstall

07 — Keep up with Leicester

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