The Cookie Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Cookie
Location: The Cookie

The Cookie Open Mic — Quick Facts

Leicester's Sunday-night free open mic at 68 High Street, LE1 5YP — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DaySunday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Cookie 68 High Street
City Centre
Leicester LE1 5YP

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 Cookie is a Leicester basement music venue with a Sunday open mic. Full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

68 High Street, LE1 5YP. 10 minutes from Leicester Rail.

The venue

Basement venue. 18+. Capacity ~150.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Leicester's The Cookie open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Cookie 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 Leicester open mics the same week.

What backline does The Cookie 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 Cookie open mic?

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

Is The Cookie open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Cookie 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 Leicester.

Where is The Cookie?

68 High Street, City Centre, Leicester LE1 5YP.

What's the audience like on a Sunday night?

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