The Old Joint Stock is a grand Fuller's pub and fringe theatre on Temple Row West in Birmingham city centre, set inside a Grade II-listed former bank with a domed ceiling and a 90-capacity studio theatre upstairs. It is Birmingham's home of premier fringe theatre in the Midlands, programming bold new plays, stand-up comedy, burlesque, cabaret and live jazz across the year. Its standout recurring slot for performers is the Musical Theatre Open Mic Night, a niche, genuinely sing-from-the-soundtrack evening that draws music-theatre singers from across the West Midlands — confirmed running into 2026 with dated nights on Friday 5th June and Friday 7th August 2026, starting 7:30pm (around £5 entry). A vocal PA is provided and a pianist/backing accompanies acts. This is a city-centre theatre-pub mic rather than a band-backline jam, so it suits solo singers, duos and music-theatre numbers best. Sign up via the venue's What's On page.
Birmingham · Dates vary · £5.00
City Centre's friday-night £1.00 open mic at Old Joint Stock — PA + vocal mic, in-house sound engineer, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:00. 10-minute slots. £5.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Fridays
| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | 19:00 |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | £5.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | oldjointstock.co.uk |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
City Centre, Birmingham B2 5NY
The nearest station is Corporation Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
The Old Joint Stock's Musical Theatre Open Mic is a Friday fixture in this grand city-centre pub-theatre — not weekly, so check the dates before you plan. Hosted by working professionals, each performer sings two songs and must bring their own sheet music for the accompanist. Tickets are £5 and the night starts at 7:30pm. Slots are limited and sign-up is in advance, not on the door: the venue now runs a submission form for each month's date, and you can also email ojstheatre@gmail.com at least two weeks ahead with 'MT open mic submission' and your chosen date. Either way, you are only confirmed to sing once a member of the management team comes back to you. A genuinely supportive night for musical-theatre singers and a great one for networking.
The Old Joint Stock is a grand Fuller's pub and fringe theatre on Temple Row West in Birmingham city centre, set inside a Grade II-listed former bank with a domed ceiling and a 90-capacity studio theatre upstairs. It is Birmingham's home of premier fringe theatre in the Midlands, programming bold new plays, stand-up comedy, burlesque, cabaret and live jazz across the year. Its standout recurring slot for performers is the Musical Theatre Open Mic Night, a niche, genuinely sing-from-the-soundtrack evening that draws music-theatre singers from across the West Midlands — confirmed running into 2026 with dated nights on Friday 5th June and Friday 7th August 2026, starting 7:30pm (around £5 entry). A vocal PA is provided and a pianist/backing accompanies acts. This is a city-centre theatre-pub mic rather than a band-backline jam, so it suits solo singers, duos and music-theatre numbers best. Sign up via the venue's What's On page.
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Old Joint Stock Open Mic
City Centre's friday-night £1.00 open mic at Old Joint Stock — PA + vocal mic, in-house sound engineer, 10-minute slots, all ages.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 25 Sept
- Last verified
- £5.00
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Old Joint Stock Open Mic — Quick Facts
Old Joint Stock Open Mic runs on dates that vary at Old Joint Stock in Birmingham, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is by email, in advance, from 19:00. Each act gets about 10 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
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About This Open Mic
The Old Joint Stock's Musical Theatre Open Mic is a Friday fixture in this grand city-centre pub-theatre — not weekly, so check the dates before you plan. Hosted by working professionals, each performer sings two songs and must bring their own sheet music for the accompanist. Tickets are £5 and the night starts at 7:30pm. Slots are limited and sign-up is in advance, not on the door: the venue now runs a submission form for each month's date, and you can also email ojstheatre@gmail.com at least two weeks ahead with 'MT open mic submission' and your chosen date. Either way, you are only confirmed to sing once a member of the management team comes back to you. A genuinely supportive night for musical-theatre singers and a great one for networking.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Old Joint Stock’s Friday night runs.
Dates vary
City Centre, Birmingham, B2 5NY - the map is below.
Old Joint Stock provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30 with a set that fits 10 minutes.
Find Old Joint Stock
4 Temple Row West, City Centre, Birmingham B2 5NY
The nearest station is Corporation Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Old Joint Stock in City Centre, Birmingham; B2 5NY 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 Friday Night
Book your slot by email, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30. Entry is £5.00. Old Joint Stock provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Old Joint Stock open mic in brief. The Old Joint Stock open mic runs dates vary from 19:30 (£5.00 entry); sign-up opens 19:00 and slots run about 10 minutes. Old Joint Stock’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Birmingham are listed by day.
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