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
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Southampton · Every Sunday · Free
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
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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.
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
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.
Part of the Southampton live music scene.
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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.
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