Every Thursday in Derby
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Derby · Every Thursday · Free
Blacksmiths Lounge Open Mic
Derby open mic at Blacksmiths Lounge — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Blacksmiths Lounge · Derby
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Blacksmiths Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
Derby open mic at Blacksmiths Lounge — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Blacksmiths Lounge19-20 Sadler Gate
Derby DE1 3NH
Derby — 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
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Blacksmiths Lounge is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Derby. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
19-20 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NH.
Photos
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About Blacksmiths Lounge
Blacksmiths Lounge is an award-winning cocktail bar and live-music venue at 19-20 Sadler Gate in Derby's Cathedral Quarter (DE1 3NH). The interior pairs exposed brick and wood floors with ambient lighting, sofas and rustic furniture. It runs live music right across the weekend — Friday from 9pm, Saturday from 4pm and Sunday from 4pm — alongside regular 'Live at the Lounge' acoustic evenings. The drinks list spans freshly made cocktails, world wines, bottled and draught world beers and local real ales, with an antipasto and charcuterie board menu. A reliable PA supports both original acts and covers, making it a popular intimate stage for grassroots performers in the city.
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 Derby live music scene.
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19-20 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NH
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Derby's Blacksmiths Lounge open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Derby open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Derby mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
19-20 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NH.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Derby regulars across the Derby open mic scene. Derby open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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