The Dolphin Open Mic — Quick Facts
Southampton's wednesday-night free open mic at **The Dolphin** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Dolphin
Southampton
Southampton
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
The Dolphin runs an open mic every Wednesday in Southampton, Southampton, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Southampton's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://theatticsouthampton.co.uk/pages/open-mic-nights).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular wednesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Southampton open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
Find The Dolphin
Southampton