The Southsea Village Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Southsea Village
Location: The Southsea Village

The Southsea Village Open Mic — Quick Facts

Portsmouth open mic at The Southsea Village — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

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

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

The Southsea Village 81 Palmerston Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth
Southsea, Portsmouth
Portsmouth PO5 3PP

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

PA provided

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

The Southsea Village is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Portsmouth. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.

Getting there

81 Palmerston Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PP.

Photos

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Find The Southsea Village

81 Palmerston Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO5 3PP

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Portsmouth's The Southsea Village open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Southsea Village 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 Portsmouth open mics the same week.

What backline does The Southsea Village provide?

PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp. Need a venue with full backline? Try the backline filter.

How long is a slot at The Southsea Village open mic?

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

Is The Southsea Village open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Southsea Village open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band. For full-band-friendly mics, filter the directory by backline.

Where is The Southsea Village?

81 Palmerston Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea, Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO5 3PP.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

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

The Southsea Village Open Mic