The Hare & Hounds is a Grade II-listed Victorian pub and one of Birmingham's most important independent music venues, in the Kings Heath suburb (B14). The building dates to 1820 (present form 1907) and famously hosted UB40's first-ever gig in 1979; since 2007 it has become a cornerstone of the city's music scene. Its two upstairs rooms (capacity around 200) run live music and club nights spanning jazz, indie, funk, reggae, hip hop, soul, house, techno and drum & bass, plus a regular H&H Open Mic on Sundays (typically 4–8pm). Downstairs there are two bars, weekly pub quizzes (Wed & Sun) and a popular Saturday-afternoon Blues Club. Full PA and in-house sound.
Birmingham · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Hare And Hounds Open Mic
Kings Heath's sunday-night free open mic at Hare And Hounds — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 4:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 16:00. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 25 Sept 202616:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Website | hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
16:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
16:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
20:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Hare And Hounds
Kings HeathGetting there
106 High Street,
Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ
Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ
The nearest station is Kings Heath (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Kings Heath, BirminghamAbout the night
The Hare & Hounds in King's Heath is one of Birmingham's best-loved live-music pubs, and its H&H Open Mic Night runs upstairs in the V2 room, hosted by the Bell Band. It's a Sunday-afternoon affair (roughly monthly, kicking off around 4pm and running to about 8pm) built around folk, americana, bluegrass and country blues — "everything in between" welcome. Entry is free; to grab a performance slot you email Deb at guitar666@icloud.com ahead of time. It's broadly all-ages (14+, with under-16s accompanied), making it a friendly first stage for newer acts.
The Hare & Hounds is a Grade II-listed Victorian pub and one of Birmingham's most important independent music venues, in the Kings Heath suburb (B14). The building dates to 1820 (present form 1907) and famously hosted UB40's first-ever gig in 1979; since 2007 it has become a cornerstone of the city's music scene. Its two upstairs rooms (capacity around 200) run live music and club nights spanning jazz, indie, funk, reggae, hip hop, soul, house, techno and drum & bass, plus a regular H&H Open Mic on Sundays (typically 4–8pm). Downstairs there are two bars, weekly pub quizzes (Wed & Sun) and a popular Saturday-afternoon Blues Club. Full PA and in-house sound.
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Kings Heath · Every Sunday
Hare And Hounds Open Mic
Kings Heath's sunday-night free open mic at Hare And Hounds — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 4:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 25 Sept
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- No fee
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Hare And Hounds Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hare And Hounds Open Mic runs on Sundays at Hare And Hounds in Birmingham, starting at 16:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 25 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 16:00, finishing about 20:00. Sign-up is by email, in advance. Each act gets about 15 minutes, so the night holds around 16 acts. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 16:00Starts in 2d 08h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upBy email, in advance
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts16:00until 20:00
Sign-upBy emailsign-up
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 16 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Hare & Hounds in King's Heath is one of Birmingham's best-loved live-music pubs, and its H&H Open Mic Night runs upstairs in the V2 room, hosted by the Bell Band. It's a Sunday-afternoon affair (roughly monthly, kicking off around 4pm and running to about 8pm) built around folk, americana, bluegrass and country blues — "everything in between" welcome. Entry is free; to grab a performance slot you email Deb at guitar666@icloud.com ahead of time. It's broadly all-ages (14+, with under-16s accompanied), making it a friendly first stage for newer acts.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Hare And Hounds’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 16:00Starts in 2d 08h 20m
Kick-off16:00Every Sunday
Music ends20:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 16 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Hare And Hounds provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 16:00 with a set that fits 15 minutes.
Find Hare And Hounds
106 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ
Address106 High Street
AreaKings Heath, Birmingham
PostcodeB14 7JZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Kings Heath (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Hare And Hounds in Kings Heath, Birmingham; B14 7JZ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 16:00. The open mic runs until about 20:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Hare And Hounds's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Birmingham open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
106 High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ.
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The nearest station is Kings Heath (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is B14 7JZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at Hare And Hounds
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The Moonlandingz + Y
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@ (At) + Ellie O'Neill
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Bleak Squad
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17
Barbican Estate
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Michael McGovern
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- AgeAll ages
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Hare And Hounds open mic in brief. The Hare And Hounds open mic runs every Sunday from 16:00 (no fee listed); slots run about 15 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Hare And Hounds’ venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For another night this week, the open mics near Birmingham are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at Hare And Hounds
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Mik Artistik’s Ego TripFriday, 13 November 2026
The Moonlandingz + YFriday, 13 November 2026
@ (At) + Ellie O'NeillSaturday, 14 November 2026
Bleak SquadSunday, 15 November 2026Barbican EstateTuesday, 17 November 2026Mik Artistik’s Ego TripFriday, 13 November 2026The Moonlandingz + YFriday, 13 November 2026@ (At) + Ellie O'NeillSaturday, 14 November 2026Bleak SquadSunday, 15 November 2026Barbican EstateTuesday, 17 November 2026More dates at Hare And Hounds: Lots of hands & sundots, Michael McGovern and Ellie Gowers + Grace Elizabeth Harvey.
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