Filthy McNasty's is a live music venue in <strong>Belfast</strong>, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Filthy McNasty's provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Belfast · Every Wednesday · Free
Filthy McNasty's Open Mic
Belfast's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Filthy McNasty's · Belfast
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
24 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Filthy McNasty's Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start21:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Filthy McNasty'sBelfast
Belfast — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Filthy McNasty's
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Belfast
Kicks off at 21:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Belfast open mic directory
The Night
Filthy McNasty's on Belfast's Dublin Road runs an open mic every Wednesday night — part of a venue that puts on live music and DJs seven nights a week. The night has been hosted by the likes of Phil Edgar, and it's an easy, free spot to get up on stage if you've got what it takes. Expect a buzzy, late-leaning city-centre crowd.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Filthy McNasty's’s Wednesday night runs.
21:00Kick-off
Every Wednesday Free entry
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Belfast
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Belfast live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Belfast's Filthy McNasty's open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Belfast open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Belfast mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Belfast regulars across the Belfast open mic scene. Belfast open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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