Metrocola Open Mic — Quick Facts
Smithdown's tuesday-night free open mic at **Metrocola** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Metrocola
Smithdown
Liverpool
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
Metrocola runs an open mic every Tuesday in Smithdown, Liverpool, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Liverpool's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.icmp.ac.uk/blog/liverpools-best-open-mic-nights).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular tuesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Liverpool's music heritage shows up in its open-mic crowds — friendly, supportive, used to hearing original songs. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.