Every Thursday in Leicester
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Leicester open mic directory
Leicester · Every Thursday · Free
Dover Castle Open Mic
Leicester's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Dover Castle · Leicester
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Dover Castle Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Comedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Dover CastleLeicester
Leicester — 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, Comedy 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
The Night
The Dover Castle is a lively, welcoming LGBTQ+ bar in Leicester (LE1) that hosts a weekly open mic every Thursday, with the mic open to anybody from 8pm. Bring whatever you've got — singing, an instrument, a comedy sketch or more is all fair game. Entry is free, there's a PA, and it sits among a packed week of karaoke, drag bingo and cabaret. An 18+ bar atmosphere.
About Dover Castle
Dover Castle in Leicester stands out for its welcoming atmosphere, where both original acts and cover bands find a platform to perform. The venue features a reliable PA system, making it suitable for a variety of mixed genres. This grassroots hub fosters local talent and offers an intimate setting for music lovers to discover new sounds.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early 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 Leicester live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Leicester's Dover Castle open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leicester 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 Leicester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Leicester regulars across the Leicester open mic scene. Leicester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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