The Oh Yeah Music Centre at 15-21 Gordon Street is a not-for-profit cornerstone of Belfast's music scene, housed in a former bonded whiskey warehouse in the Cathedral Quarter. Since opening in 2007 it has combined a 290-capacity performance space with a drop-in area, office units, a recording studio and a music exhibition celebrating Northern Ireland's heritage (Snow Patrol, Van Morrison, Stiff Little Fingers and more). The programme runs gigs, showcases, music conferences, workshops and record fairs, supporting both emerging and established artists with rehearsal and recording facilities and development schemes. The room carries a full Setmixer live-capture rig so acts leave with multitrack recordings of their set, and it won Music Week's Grassroots Venue 'Spirit of the Scene' Award in 2024. Contact 028 9031 0845.
Belfast · Dates vary · £3.00
Belfast open mic at Oh Yeah Music Centre — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 12:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. £3.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
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| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | £3.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | ohyeahbelfast.com |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
Belfast BT1 2LG
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Oh Yeah Music Centre on Gordon Street is Belfast's not-for-profit music hub, and its open mic is deliberately different: the Youth Open Mic is an all-ages afternoon for performers under 18 — Belfast's only open mic built specifically for young musicians to gain confidence in front of a supportive audience, away from the pub circuit. It runs roughly one Sunday every two months (occasionally a Saturday), midday to mid-afternoon — the most recent was Sunday 16 August 2026, 12pm to 3pm. Original songs and covers are both welcome, and it's geared to singer-songwriters rather than full bands, with a maximum of two performers per slot. Admission is £3 plus booking fee, tickets via Skiddle, and supporters, family and anyone who wants to hear new talent are welcome in the audience. Performers and parents can get in touch via caoimhe@ohyeahbelfast.com to ask about the next date.
Getting there
15-21 Gordon St, Belfast BT1 2LG — in the Cathedral Quarter.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Oh Yeah Music Centre at 15-21 Gordon Street is a not-for-profit cornerstone of Belfast's music scene, housed in a former bonded whiskey warehouse in the Cathedral Quarter. Since opening in 2007 it has combined a 290-capacity performance space with a drop-in area, office units, a recording studio and a music exhibition celebrating Northern Ireland's heritage (Snow Patrol, Van Morrison, Stiff Little Fingers and more). The programme runs gigs, showcases, music conferences, workshops and record fairs, supporting both emerging and established artists with rehearsal and recording facilities and development schemes. The room carries a full Setmixer live-capture rig so acts leave with multitrack recordings of their set, and it won Music Week's Grassroots Venue 'Spirit of the Scene' Award in 2024. Contact 028 9031 0845.
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Oh Yeah Music Centre Open Mic
Belfast open mic at Oh Yeah Music Centre — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 21 Aug
- Last verified
- £3.00
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Oh Yeah Music Centre Open Mic — Quick Facts
Oh Yeah Music Centre Open Mic runs on dates that vary at Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast, starting at 12:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Music starts around 12:00, finishing about 15:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 15 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
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About This Open Mic
Oh Yeah Music Centre on Gordon Street is Belfast's not-for-profit music hub, and its open mic is deliberately different: the Youth Open Mic is an all-ages afternoon for performers under 18 — Belfast's only open mic built specifically for young musicians to gain confidence in front of a supportive audience, away from the pub circuit. It runs roughly one Sunday every two months (occasionally a Saturday), midday to mid-afternoon — the most recent was Sunday 16 August 2026, 12pm to 3pm. Original songs and covers are both welcome, and it's geared to singer-songwriters rather than full bands, with a maximum of two performers per slot. Admission is £3 plus booking fee, tickets via Skiddle, and supporters, family and anyone who wants to hear new talent are welcome in the audience. Performers and parents can get in touch via caoimhe@ohyeahbelfast.com to ask about the next date.
Getting there
15-21 Gordon St, Belfast BT1 2LG — in the Cathedral Quarter.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Oh Yeah Music Centre’s Sunday night runs.
Dates vary
Belfast, BT1 2LG - the map is below.
Oh Yeah Music Centre provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Oh Yeah Music Centre
15-21 Gordon St, Belfast BT1 2LG
You'll find Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast; BT1 2LG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is £3.00. The open mic runs until about 15:00. Oh Yeah Music Centre provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
How much should paid gigs pay you? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. A night in the Belfast live music scene.
Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Belfast's Oh Yeah Music Centre open mic.
What’s On at Oh Yeah Music Centre
The gigs coming up at Oh Yeah Music Centre besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
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Oh Yeah Music Centre open mic in brief. The Oh Yeah Music Centre open mic runs dates vary from 12:00 (£3.00 entry); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Oh Yeah Music Centre’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Belfast are listed by day, for another night this week.
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