The Sunflower Lounge Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Sunflower Lounge
Location: The Sunflower Lounge

The Sunflower Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts

Birmingham's Monday-night free open mic at 76 Smallbrook Queensway, B5 4EN — basement music bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Sunflower Lounge 76 Smallbrook Queensway
City Centre
Birmingham B5 4EN

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

The Sunflower Lounge is a long-running Birmingham basement music bar — paid bills most nights, Monday open mic.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

76 Smallbrook Queensway, B5 4EN. 5 minutes from New Street Station.

The venue

Small basement venue. 18+. Capacity ~120.

Common Questions

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

How do I sign up to play at The Sunflower Lounge 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 Birmingham open mics the same week.

What backline does The Sunflower Lounge 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 Lounge open mic?

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

Is The Sunflower Lounge open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Sunflower Lounge 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 Birmingham.

Where is The Sunflower Lounge?

76 Smallbrook Queensway, City Centre, Birmingham B5 4EN.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

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

The Sunflower Lounge Open Mic