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 · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 14 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thereporterbelfast.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
22:00 Last songs
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Reporter
BelfastGetting there
1 Union St,
Belfast BT1 2JF
Belfast BT1 2JF
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
The Reporter is a city-centre Belfast bar on Union Street (BT1 2JF, by the old Belfast Telegraph and Irish News offices) running Pour Your Heart Out, its open mic with host Luke Andrews, every Thursday 8pm to 10pm, and it is free. Luke is a seasoned performer who keeps things welcoming and encouraging, so artists of all levels feel comfortable taking the stage, and there are usually a few surprise performances along the way. Just sign up on the night, or DM the bar on social to plan ahead. The bar runs something every night of the week, with quizzes, bingo, arts and crafts and live music around the open mic.
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.
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Belfast · Every Thursday
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.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 14 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Reporter Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Reporter Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Reporter 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 14 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Reporter’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 22:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 10 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 09m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 22:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 10 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Reporter is a city-centre Belfast bar on Union Street (BT1 2JF, by the old Belfast Telegraph and Irish News offices) running Pour Your Heart Out, its open mic with host Luke Andrews, every Thursday 8pm to 10pm, and it is free. Luke is a seasoned performer who keeps things welcoming and encouraging, so artists of all levels feel comfortable taking the stage, and there are usually a few surprise performances along the way. Just sign up on the night, or DM the bar on social to plan ahead. The bar runs something every night of the week, with quizzes, bingo, arts and crafts and live music around the open mic.
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 The Reporter’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 09m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends22:00Last act finishes
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 10 acts
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Reporter 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 The Reporter
1 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JF
Address1 Union St
AreaBelfast
PostcodeBT1 2JF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Reporter in Belfast; BT1 2JF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 22:00. The Reporter provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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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.
The Reporter provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Reporter's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, 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.
1 Union St, Belfast BT1 2JF.
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Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Belfast open mics.
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The Reporter open mic in brief. The Reporter open mic runs every Thursday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? The Reporter’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For another night this week, the open mics near Belfast are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The Reporter
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