Sidney & Eden Open Mic

Sidney & Eden runs an open mic every Tuesday in Bristol. Sign-up opens at 7pm and the night kicks off around 7:30pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. Slots run 15 minutes — roughly 4 songs solo. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Bristol open mic directory.

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 one of Bristol's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Tuesday night

Sign-up opens at 7pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Tip: have a 15-minute set ready to go — the host will cut you off when your time's up, so over-running just means you lose your closer.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Tuesday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Bristol open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.