The Jacaranda Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Jacaranda
Location: The Jacaranda

The Jacaranda Open Mic — Quick Facts

Liverpool's Monday-night free open mic at 21-23 Slater Street, L1 4BW — Beatles' first stage, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

✓ Verified active Last verified 28 Apr 2026 Source: thejacaranda.co.uk + venue confirmation

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Jacaranda 21-23 Slater Street
City Centre
Liverpool L1 4BW

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 Jacaranda is the venue where The Beatles played their first ever paid gig in 1960. The Monday open mic uses the basement stage — same one Lennon and McCartney used.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes. The history isn't a gimmick: the room's acoustics are genuinely good and the engineer takes the job seriously.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

21-23 Slater Street, L1 4BW. 4 minutes from Liverpool Central.

The venue

Pub upstairs, music basement. 18+. Capacity in basement ~120.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Liverpool's The Jacaranda open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Jacaranda 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 Liverpool open mics the same week.

What backline does The Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda open mic?

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

Is The Jacaranda open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Jacaranda 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 Liverpool.

Where is The Jacaranda?

21-23 Slater Street, City Centre, Liverpool L1 4BW.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

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