The Sunflower Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Sunflower
Location: The Sunflower

The Sunflower Open Mic — Quick Facts

Belfast's Monday-night free open mic at 65 Union Street, BT1 2JG — Cathedral Quarter pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday

Start9pm

Sign-up8:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic · Folk

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Sunflower 65 Union Street
Cathedral Quarter
Belfast BT1 2JG

Contact

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

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

MusicFolk18+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

The Sunflower is a Belfast Cathedral Quarter institution — beer garden, traditional sessions, paid bills. Monday open mic uses the upstairs stage.

~3 hours, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet upstairs at 8:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

65 Union Street, BT1 2JG. 8 minutes from Lanyon Place Station.

The venue

Pub downstairs, music room upstairs. 18+. Capacity upstairs ~120.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Belfast's The Sunflower open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Sunflower open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 8:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Belfast open mics the same week.

What backline does The Sunflower 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 The Sunflower open mic?

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

Is The Sunflower open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Sunflower 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 Belfast.

Where is The Sunflower?

65 Union Street, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast BT1 2JG.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

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