The Yardbird Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Yardbird
Location: The Yardbird

The Yardbird Open Mic — Quick Facts

Birmingham's Thursday-night free jazz open mic at 4 Paradise Place, B3 3HW — dedicated jazz club, full backline including piano, 10-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayThursday

Start8:30pm

Sign-up8pm walk-in

Slot length10 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic · Jazz

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Yardbird 4 Paradise Place
City Centre
Birmingham B3 3HW

Contact

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

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

MusicJazz18+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 Yardbird Pub is Birmingham's primary jazz venue. Thursday open jam — house rhythm section backs walk-up players.

180 minutes, 18 acts at 10 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 8pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

4 Paradise Place, B3 3HW. 5 minutes from Birmingham New Street.

The venue

Intimate jazz club with stage. 18+. Capacity ~120.

Common Questions

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

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

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 8pm. 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 Yardbird 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 Yardbird open mic?

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

Is The Yardbird 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 Yardbird 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 Yardbird?

4 Paradise Place, City Centre, Birmingham B3 3HW.

What's the audience like on a Thursday 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.