Every Thursday in Norwich
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Norwich open mic directory
Norwich · Every Thursday · Free
The Champion Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Champion — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Champion · Norwich
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Champion Open Mic — Quick Facts
Norwich open mic at The Champion — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Champion101 Chapelfield Rd
Norwich NR2 1SE
Norwich — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Champion is a cosy, traditional pub right in the centre of Norwich, opposite the Chapelfield shopping centre and known for its warm welcome. Its open mic runs every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm — singers and musicians of all levels are welcome to get up and play. The pub also puts on live music fortnightly and karaoke every Sunday, so there's plenty going on across the week.
Getting there
101 Chapelfield Rd, Norwich NR2 1SE.
About The Champion
The Champion is a cosy pub in the centre of Norwich at 101 Chapelfield Road (NR2 1SE), directly opposite the Chantry Place (Chapelfield) shopping centre. A Batemans house, it always has cask beer on the bar plus a strong gin selection, with homemade food served Wednesday to Saturday. Live music is a regular fixture: an open-mic night every Thursday 8–11pm, live music fortnightly, and karaoke every Sunday 4–8pm. Opening hours are Wed & Thu 12:00–23:00, Fri & Sat 12:00–01:00 and Sun 12:00–22:00 (closed Mon & Tue). The PA-equipped room welcomes both originals and covers from local performers.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Norwich live music scene.
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101 Chapelfield Rd, Norwich NR2 1SE
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Norwich's The Champion open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Norwich open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Norwich mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
101 Chapelfield Rd, Norwich NR2 1SE.
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