Steamboat Tavern Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Steamboat Tavern
Location: Steamboat Tavern

Steamboat Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts

Ipswich open mic at Steamboat Tavern — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

✓ Verified active Last verified 28 Apr 2026 Source: google.com + venue confirmation

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

Steamboat Tavern 78-80 New Cut W
Ipswich
Ipswich IP2 8HW

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

PA provided

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

Vocal mics

In-house engineer

Steamboat Tavern is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Ipswich. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.

Getting there

78-80 New Cut W, Ipswich IP2 8HW.

Photos

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Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Ipswich's Steamboat Tavern open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Steamboat Tavern open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Ipswich open mics the same week.

What backline does Steamboat Tavern provide?

PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp. Need a venue with full backline? Try the backline filter.

How long is a slot at Steamboat Tavern open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is Steamboat Tavern open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Ipswich mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Steamboat Tavern open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band. For full-band-friendly mics, filter the directory by backline.

Where is Steamboat Tavern?

78-80 New Cut W, Ipswich IP2 8HW.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Ipswich regulars who turn up across the Ipswich live music scene. Ipswich open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.