The Reporter is a craft-beer bar on Union Street in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, next to the Irish News and the old Belfast Telegraph building, with a name that nods to the city's newspaper-printing heritage. It runs an event or live entertainment every night of the week: live music on Fridays and Saturdays, open mic on Thursdays and a vinyl listening party on Sundays, plus trivia, bingo and arts-and-crafts nights midweek. Dog-friendly and open seven days (2pm–1am), it champions Northern Irish breweries (Beer Hut, Bullhouse, Lacada) and local spirits. A reliable grassroots spot for local talent.
Belfast · Every Thursday · Free
The Reporter Open Mic
Belfast open mic at The Reporter — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Reporter · Belfast
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Reporter Open Mic — Quick Facts
Belfast open mic at The Reporter — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Reporter1 Union St
Belfast BT1 2JF
Belfast — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Reporter
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Belfast
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Belfast open mic directory
The Night
The Reporter is a city-centre Belfast bar on Union Street (BT1 2JF, by the old Belfast Telegraph and Irish News offices) running 'Pour Out Your Heart' — its open mic with host Luke Andrews, every Thursday from 8 to 10pm, and it's free. Luke is a seasoned performer who keeps things welcoming and encouraging, so artists of all levels feel comfortable taking the stage. Just sign up on the night, or DM the bar on social to plan ahead.
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 The Reporter’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
22:00Last songs
01:00Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Reporter
1 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JF
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Belfast live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Belfast open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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.
1 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JF.
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