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Buffalo Open Mic

Bournemouth open mic at Buffalo — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

Open mic at a glance Buffalo · Bournemouth
Monday
Open mic night
Weeklyrecurring
Apr 2026
Listed since
TrackedGX directory
03 Jun
Last verified
liveverified
Free
Entry
No chargeon the door
12 min
Slot length
per acton stage
Verified
Listing status
verifiedGX Index

Last updated: 19 Jun 2026

Buffalo Open Mic — Quick Facts

Bournemouth open mic at Buffalo — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

Buffalo303-305 Wimborne Rd
Bournemouth BH9 2AA

Bournemouth — 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
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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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

Every Monday in Bournemouth
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument

The Night

Buffalo Bar holds its open mic every Monday from 8.30pm, with a free drink for every performer brave enough to take the stage. It's a lively, roadhouse-style bar on Wimborne Road in Winton, full of eclectic decor, drinks promos and Tex-Mex — a fun, low-pressure spot to try out a few songs. Just come down and get your name on the list.

About Buffalo

Buffalo Bar (Bar Buffalo) is a lively, roadhouse-style rock bar on Wimborne Road in the Winton area of Bournemouth, known for its eclectic decor and what regulars call the best rock jukebox around. There's something on every night of the week — live cover bands, DJs, jam sessions and big-screen films — pulling in a mixed crowd including plenty of Bournemouth University students, who get drink deals and discounts through the year. Alongside the music it serves a wide drinks range and freshly cooked food in a relaxed, family-welcome setting. Open late, with 1am closes early in the week.

Planning Your Monday 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.

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Find Buffalo

303-305 Wimborne Rd, Bournemouth BH9 2AA

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Bournemouth's Buffalo open mic.

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
303-305 Wimborne Rd, Bournemouth BH9 2AA.
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