Rescue Rooms Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Rescue Rooms
Location: Rescue Rooms

Rescue Rooms Open Mic — Quick Facts

Nottingham's Tuesday-night free open mic at 25 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JT — iconic music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

✓ Verified active Last verified 28 Apr 2026 Source: rescuerooms.com + venue confirmation

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length10 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~180 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Rescue Rooms 25 Goldsmith Street
City Centre
Nottingham NG1 5JT

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

Rescue Rooms is one of Nottingham's flagship music venues. Tuesday open mic uses the smaller upstairs stage.

180 minutes, 18 acts at 10 minutes.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

25 Goldsmith Street, NG1 5JT. 8 minutes from Nottingham Rail.

The venue

Mid-size music venue. 18+. Capacity upstairs ~180.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Rescue Rooms 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 Nottingham open mics the same week.

What backline does Rescue Rooms 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 Rescue Rooms open mic?

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

Is Rescue Rooms open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to Rescue Rooms 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 Nottingham.

Where is Rescue Rooms?

25 Goldsmith Street, City Centre, Nottingham NG1 5JT.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

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