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The Scholars Arms Open Mic

Southampton open mic at The Scholars Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

Open mic at a glance The Scholars Arms · Southampton
Sunday
Open mic night
Weeklyrecurring
Apr 2026
Listed since
TrackedGX directory
03 Jun
Last verified
liveverified
Free
Entry
No chargeon the door
12 min
Slot length
per acton stage
Verified
Listing status
verifiedGX Index

Last updated: 19 Jun 2026

The Scholars Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts

Southampton open mic at The Scholars Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

The Scholars Arms166 Above Bar St
Southampton SO14 7DU

Southampton — 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
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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

Every Sunday in Southampton
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument

The Night

The Scholars Arms is a lively Greene King pub right on Above Bar Street in the centre of Southampton, with pool, shuffleboard and a busy weekend of entertainment. Its open mic runs every Sunday from 7pm, free to play, and the music carries through the week with live bands every Friday from 9pm and a DJ every Saturday from 9pm. It's a relaxed, central spot to grab a slot — just turn up and put your name down.

About The Scholars Arms

The Scholars Arms is a family-friendly Greene King pub at 166 Above Bar Street in the heart of Southampton (SO14 7DU), drawing students, locals and sports fans with hearty food, drinks and games. Music is a fixture of the week: live music every Friday night from 9pm, a live DJ every Saturday from 9pm, and a free Open Mic Night every Sunday from 7pm — all free entry. Beyond the regular slots it runs acoustic garden sets and the 'Untapped' music competition. The pub also offers a pool table, quiz and fruit machines, two 16-foot shuffleboard tables and live sport on the TVs.

Planning Your Sunday 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.

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Find The Scholars Arms

166 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Southampton's The Scholars Arms open mic.

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southampton 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 Southampton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
166 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Southampton regulars across the Southampton open mic scene. Southampton open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.

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