The American Bar Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The American Bar
Location: The American Bar

The American Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts

Belfast's Wednesday-night free folk open mic at 67-69 Dock Street, BT15 1HW — historic dockside pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

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

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start9pm

Sign-up8:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~70 standing

Performer typesMusic · Folk

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

The American Bar 67-69 Dock Street
Sailortown
Belfast BT15 1HW

Contact

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

Highlights

Free entry

PA provided

MusicFolk18+Walk-in

Spotted something wrong with this listing? Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.

What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

2 vocal mics

In-house engineer

The American Bar is a 19th-century dockside Belfast pub — traditional sessions and a Wednesday open mic that leans folk and traditional.

~3 hours, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 8:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

67-69 Dock Street, BT15 1HW. 12 minutes from Lanyon Place Station.

The venue

Single bar room with corner stage. 18+. Capacity ~70.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Belfast's The American Bar open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The American Bar open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 8:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Belfast open mics the same week.

What backline does The American Bar 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 The American Bar open mic?

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

Is The American Bar open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The American Bar 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 The American Bar?

67-69 Dock Street, Sailortown, Belfast BT15 1HW.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

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