The Tap & Tumbler Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Tap & Tumbler
Location: The Tap & Tumbler

The Tap & Tumbler Open Mic — Quick Facts

Nottingham's Thursday-night free open mic at 27 Wollaton Street, NG1 5FA — alternative music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayThursday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Tap & Tumbler 27 Wollaton Street
City Centre
Nottingham NG1 5FA

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 Tap & Tumbler is a Nottingham alternative music pub with a Thursday open mic. Full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

27 Wollaton Street, NG1 5FA. 8 minutes from Nottingham Rail.

The venue

Alternative music pub. 18+. Capacity ~120.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Nottingham's The Tap & Tumbler open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Tap & Tumbler 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 Nottingham open mics the same week.

What backline does The Tap & Tumbler 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 Tap & Tumbler open mic?

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

Is The Tap & Tumbler open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Tap & Tumbler 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 Nottingham.

Where is The Tap & Tumbler?

27 Wollaton Street, City Centre, Nottingham NG1 5FA.

What's the audience like on a Thursday night?

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