Every Thursday in Blackpool
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Blackpool · Every Thursday · Free
Backstage Cleveleys Open Mic
Cleveleys' weekly open mic night every Thursday at Backstage Cleveleys, with full backline provided.
Open mic at a glance Backstage Cleveleys · Blackpool
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Backstage Cleveleys Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cleveleys' weekly open mic night every Thursday at Backstage Cleveleys, with full backline provided.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Backstage Cleveleys107-109 Victoria Rd W
Blackpool
Blackpool — 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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Backstage Cleveleys in Cleveleys hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. This bar offers a lively atmosphere for performers and audience alike.
Sign-up process
Sign up in person from 7:30 PM. Performers are encouraged to arrive early to secure a slot.
Getting there
107-109 Victoria Rd W, FY5 3LA.
The venue
A bar. An 18+ policy likely applies. Features a full stage setup with a comprehensive backline including PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and keys.
About Backstage Cleveleys
Backstage Cleveleys is a rock-themed music bar on the corner of Victoria Road West and Cleveleys Avenue, opened in October 2023 in a former cycle shop by Ian Fletcher — the man behind Blackpool's long-running Waterloo Music Bar. The decor leans hard into its theme, with rock memorabilia, a wall of electric guitars and musical-themed seating, and it pulls a crowd of indie and rock fans. Live bands are a regular feature, especially at weekends, and the bar is dog-friendly with a line-up of European beers, real ales, speciality wines and spirits. With the existing PA, drums, guitar and bass amps and keys listed in our records, it's set up to host plugged-in band nights rather than purely acoustic sets.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Blackpool live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Blackpool's Backstage Cleveleys open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Blackpool open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Blackpool mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
107-109 Victoria Rd W, Blackpool.
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