The Attic Bar Open Mic

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

The Attic Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts

Bristol's Wednesday-night free open mic at 14 Stokes Croft, BS1 3PL — third-floor music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Attic Bar 14 Stokes Croft
Stokes Croft
Bristol BS1 3PL

Contact

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

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

The Attic Bar is on the third floor of a Stokes Croft building. Wednesday open mic — full backline, full engineer.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

14 Stokes Croft, BS1 3PL. 12 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads.

The venue

Third-floor venue. 18+. Capacity ~120. Late licence.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Bristol's The Attic Bar open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Attic Bar 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 Bristol open mics the same week.

What backline does The Attic Bar provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at The Attic Bar open mic?

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

Is The Attic Bar open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Attic Bar open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Bristol.

Where is The Attic Bar?

14 Stokes Croft, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3PL.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

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