The Cavern Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Cavern
Location: The Cavern

The Cavern Open Mic — Quick Facts

Exeter's Monday-night free open mic at 83 Queen Street, EX4 3RP — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Cavern 83 Queen Street
City Centre
Exeter EX4 3RP

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 Cavern is Exeter's longest-running independent music venue. Monday open mic uses the basement stage with full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

83 Queen Street, EX4 3RP. 6 minutes from Exeter Central.

The venue

Basement gig venue. 18+. Capacity ~150.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Exeter's The Cavern open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Cavern 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 Exeter open mics the same week.

What backline does The Cavern 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 Cavern open mic?

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

Is The Cavern open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Cavern 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 Exeter.

Where is The Cavern?

83 Queen Street, City Centre, Exeter EX4 3RP.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

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