Every Tuesday in Bristol
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
15-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Sidney & Eden Open Mic
Bristol's weekly Tuesday open mic with full backline at Sidney & Eden.
Open mic at a glance Sidney & Eden · Bristol
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Sidney & Eden Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bristol's weekly Tuesday open mic with full backline at Sidney & Eden.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length15 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Sidney & Eden198 Gloucester Rd
Bristol
Bristol — 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
Sidney & Eden in Bishopston, Bristol hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This bar is a popular local spot known for its lively atmosphere and diverse events.
150 minutes, roughly 10 acts at 15 minutes each.
Sign-up process
Sign up in person at the venue from 7:00 PM. Slots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Getting there
198 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NU.
The venue
A lively bar. All ages are welcome. The venue provides a full backline including PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, drums, and keys.
About Sidney & Eden
Sidney & Eden is an independent craft bar at 198 Gloucester Road in Bishopston, Bristol, opened in September 2020 with 20 constantly changing keg lines, a strong wine list, cocktails and a garden. Live music runs every Friday and Saturday night, and the wider weekly programme is packed — Bristol's first specialist weekly comedy club lives in the basement, alongside drag shows, karaoke, a cinema club, quiz and games nights. An intimate neighbourhood room on one of Bristol's best-loved independent strips, well suited to acoustic acts and small-room gigs with the live listings carried on Headfirst Bristol.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 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 Bristol live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Bristol's Sidney & Eden open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bristol open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bristol mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
198 Gloucester Rd, Bristol.
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