Lavery's is Belfast's oldest family-owned pub, established in 1918 and run by the Lavery family for over a century, at 12-18 Bradbury Place (BT7 1RS). A sprawling multi-floor institution with pool, sport and karaoke, it's also a serious live-music venue: bands play in the Public Bar every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, featuring the best of Belfast's musicians across rock, trad, folk and covers. With a PA in place and an open booking attitude, it's a long-standing pillar of the city's live circuit.
Belfast · Every 1st Monday of the month · Free
Lavery's Open Mic
Belfast open mic at Lavery's — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Mon 7 Dec. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 19:30Mondays
| Night | Every 1st Monday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | laverys.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Monday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Lavery's
BelfastGetting there
12-18 Bradbury Pl,
Belfast BT7 1RS
Belfast BT7 1RS
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
BelfastAbout the night
Lavery's is Belfast's oldest family-owned pub, on Bradbury Place since 1918, with live music several nights a week. On the first Monday of every month at 8pm it hosts Kick Out the Jams, which the pub bills as "Belfast's biggest, best, & most freewheeling open jam" - everyone is welcome to come down and get in the mix.
Entry
Free entry, plus a free Jameson & Ginger - the night is sponsored by Jameson.
Getting there
12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast BT7 1RS.
Lavery's is Belfast's oldest family-owned pub, established in 1918 and run by the Lavery family for over a century, at 12-18 Bradbury Place (BT7 1RS). A sprawling multi-floor institution with pool, sport and karaoke, it's also a serious live-music venue: bands play in the Public Bar every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, featuring the best of Belfast's musicians across rock, trad, folk and covers. With a PA in place and an open booking attitude, it's a long-standing pillar of the city's live circuit.
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Belfast · Every 1st Monday of the month
Lavery's Open Mic
Belfast open mic at Lavery's — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Nov
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Lavery's Open Mic — Quick Facts
Lavery's Open Mic runs on the 1st Monday of the month at Lavery's in Belfast, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 7 Nov 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Lavery's’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightMon 7 Dec · 20:00Starts in 24d 12h 23m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightMondayEvery 1st Monday of the monthNext: Mon 7 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Lavery's is Belfast's oldest family-owned pub, on Bradbury Place since 1918, with live music several nights a week. On the first Monday of every month at 8pm it hosts Kick Out the Jams, which the pub bills as "Belfast's biggest, best, & most freewheeling open jam" - everyone is welcome to come down and get in the mix.
Entry
Free entry, plus a free Jameson & Ginger - the night is sponsored by Jameson.
Getting there
12-18 Bradbury Place, Belfast BT7 1RS.
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 engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Lavery's’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 7 Dec · 20:00Starts in 24d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Monday of the month
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every 1st Monday of the month
Coming up
Mon 7 Dec · Mon 4 Jan · Mon 1 Feb
Kit
Lavery's provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Lavery's
12-18 Bradbury Pl, Belfast BT7 1RS
Address12-18 Bradbury Pl
AreaBelfast
PostcodeBT7 1RS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
Lavery's is in Belfast — use BT7 1RS for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Oh Yeah Music Centre, Denvir's Coaching Inn, The Second Fiddle and The American Bar
Planning Your Monday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Lavery's provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Belfast's Lavery's open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Belfast open mic nights for alternatives.
Lavery's provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes, entry to Lavery's's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Belfast open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
12-18 Bradbury Pl, Belfast BT7 1RS.
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