The Claremont runs an open mic every Sunday in Camden Rd, Bath, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for poetry rippling words. It's one of Bath's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/Search).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, poetry performers all welcome.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7pm at the venue. Popular sundays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Bath open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Poetry Rippling Words" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
The Claremont runs an open mic every Sunday in Camden Rd, Bath, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for poetry rippling words. It's one of Bath's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/Search).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, poetry performers all welcome.
### Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7pm at the venue. Popular sundays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
### What to expect
Bath open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Poetry Rippling Words" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
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The Claremont Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Claremont Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Claremont in Bath, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
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The nightEvery SundayComing up: Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
The night starts at 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:00 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 10 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 53m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
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The Claremont runs an open mic every Sunday in Camden Rd, Bath, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for poetry rippling words. It's one of Bath's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/Search).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, poetry performers all welcome.
### Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7pm at the venue. Popular sundays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
### What to expect
Bath open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Poetry Rippling Words" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
More open mic nights in Bath: Old Road Tavern, Bath Cider House, Assembly Inn and 5 more - each with its night and sign-up where listed.
The Claremont runs an open mic every Sunday in Camden Rd, Bath, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for poetry rippling words. It's one of Bath's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/Search).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, poetry performers all welcome.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7pm at the venue. Popular sundays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Bath open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Poetry Rippling Words" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Claremont’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 53m
Sign-up opens19:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off19:30Every Sunday
Venue closes21:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Claremont provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 10 minutes.
The nearest station is Bath Spa (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Claremont is in Camden Rd, Bath — use BA1 6EH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Bath's The Claremont open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bath open mic nights for alternatives.
The Claremont provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Claremont's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bath open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Bath regulars across the Bath open mic scene. Bath open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Bath Spa (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BA1 6EH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Bath open mics.
Venues Near The Claremont
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The Claremont open mic in brief. The Claremont open mic runs every Sunday from 19:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:00 and slots run about 10 minutes. The Claremont’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Bath are listed by day.
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