The Admiral Drake Open Mic — Quick Facts
Southsea's sunday-night free open mic at **The Admiral Drake** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Admiral Drake
Southsea
Portsmouth
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
The Admiral Drake runs an open mic every Sunday in Southsea, Portsmouth, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for alleycats — 2nd & last sun. It's one of Portsmouth's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Portsmouth/).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 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 7pm at the venue. Popular sundays 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
Portsmouth open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Alleycats — 2nd & last Sun" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
Find The Admiral Drake
Southsea, Portsmouth