Every Tuesday 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 Tuesday · Free
The Loft Open Mic
Southsea's Tuesday-night free open mic at 49 St James' Street, PO5 4LR — top-floor music venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Loft · Portsmouth
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
The Loft Open Mic — Quick Facts
Southsea's Tuesday-night free open mic at 49 St James' Street, PO5 4LR — top-floor music venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity~80 standing
Performer typesMusic · Poetry · Comedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Loft49 St James' Street
Southsea
Portsmouth PO5 4LR
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, Poetry, Comedy 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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Loft is a Southsea top-floor music venue. Tuesday open mic — acoustic-leaning.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
49 St James' Street, PO5 4LR. 12 minutes from Portsmouth & Southsea Rail.
The venue
Top-floor music room. 18+. Capacity ~80.
About The Loft
The Loft in Southsea is a vibrant top-floor venue that invites a diverse range of musical talent. With a capacity of around 80, it fosters an intimate atmosphere for original acts and covers alike. Known for its free Tuesday-night open mic sessions, the venue provides essential equipment, including a PA system and guitar amp, making it a hub for local musicians at 49 St James' Street, Portsmouth.
Planning Your Tuesday 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 Portsmouth live music scene.
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49 St James' Street, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 4LR
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Portsmouth's The Loft 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.
49 St James' Street, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 4LR.
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