Every Wednesday in Southsea, Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth open mic directory
Southsea · Every Wednesday · Free
The Jolly Sailor Southsea Open Mic
Portsmouth open mic at The Jolly Sailor Southsea — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Jolly Sailor Southsea · Portsmouth
Wednesday
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 Jolly Sailor Southsea Open Mic — Quick Facts
Portsmouth open mic at The Jolly Sailor Southsea — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Jolly Sailor Southsea54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth
Southsea
Portsmouth PO5 2EU
Southsea, Portsmouth — 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
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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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 Jolly Sailor is a lively family pub on Clarence Parade in Southsea with a big weekend live-music programme. Its weekly open mic, Jays Broken Mic Night, runs every Wednesday and welcomes solo artists, songwriters and full bands alike — just turn up and get involved. There's also a separate monthly Sunday afternoon 'Open Mic & More' (5–7pm) hosted by EMiLiYAH if you fancy a daytime slot.
About The Jolly Sailor Southsea
The Jolly Sailor at 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 2EU) is a welcoming family pub with stunning coastal views across Southsea Common, and a busy live-entertainment programme every weekend. Expect local Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska and Motown bands plus tribute artists, Elvis impersonators, choir performances, retro discos and Friday/Saturday karaoke. The kitchen serves hearty pub favourites — beer-battered cod and chips, homemade lasagne and Sunday roasts. Dog-friendly throughout (except during live performances), it's open Wednesday to Sunday.
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Portsmouth live music scene.
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54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2EU
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Portsmouth's The Jolly Sailor Southsea open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2EU.
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