The Bodega Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Bodega
Location: The Bodega

The Bodega Open Mic — Quick Facts

Nottingham's Tuesday-night free open mic at 23 Pelham Street, NG1 2EG — long-running indie venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Bodega 23 Pelham Street
City Centre
Nottingham NG1 2EG

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 Bodega is one of Nottingham's flagship independent music venues. Tuesday open mic uses the upstairs gig room.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet upstairs at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

23 Pelham Street, NG1 2EG. 10 minutes from Nottingham Rail.

The venue

Ground-floor bar, upstairs gig room. 18+. Capacity upstairs ~150.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Nottingham's The Bodega open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Bodega 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 Nottingham open mics the same week.

What backline does The Bodega 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 Bodega open mic?

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

Is The Bodega open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Bodega 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 Nottingham.

Where is The Bodega?

23 Pelham Street, City Centre, Nottingham NG1 2EG.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

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