Every Monday in City Centre, Nottingham
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 17:30
Free entry for performers and audience
15-minute slots
Full backline on stage
Part of the Nottingham open mic directory
City Centre · Every Monday · Free
Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms Open Mic
City Centre's monday-night free open mic at **Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms · Nottingham
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms Open Mic — Quick Facts
City Centre's monday-night free open mic at **Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start19:00
Sign-up17:30 walk-in
Slot length15 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Where
Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue RoomsMasonic Place, Goldsmith Street
City Centre
Nottingham NG1 5JT
City Centre, Nottingham — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Full backline on stage
In-house sound engineer
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Acoustic Rooms is Nottingham's longest-standing open mic, running every Monday at Rescue Rooms since 2009 — roughly a dozen acts a night, free entry, and happy-hour drinks deals right up to the midnight curfew. To play, just speak to the host when you arrive; it's open to all kinds of set-ups and there's a house guitar you can borrow. The room gets going from 7pm with a friendly, well-run vibe that's launched plenty of local careers. Solo songwriters and full setups alike are welcome. Find it at Rescue Rooms, Masterton Road, Nottingham NG7 1NB.
About Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms
Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms is a live music venue in City Centre, Nottingham, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 17:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Nottingham live music scene.
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Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, City Centre, Nottingham NG1 5JT
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Nottingham's Acoustic Rooms @ Rescue Rooms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 17:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Nottingham open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Nottingham mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, City Centre, Nottingham NG1 5JT.
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