The Boldmere Tap is a traditional, dog-friendly community pub at 363 Boldmere Road, Boldmere, in The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield (B73 5HE, West Midlands) — real ales, craft beer and a strong local following. Its signature performer night is the #Boldmix acoustic open mic every Wednesday, 8:30pm–10:30pm — a friendly, supportive acoustic session that's a fixture on the Sutton Coldfield / north-Birmingham open-mic circuit. A PA and vocal mic are provided; it's an acoustic/singer-songwriter room, so solo acts and duos suit it best (full bands should check with the host first). Sign up on the night or contact the organiser in advance. Confirmed open and running the weekly mic into 2026 (FireMics, Open Mic Finder, venue Facebook).
Sutton Coldfield · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Boldmere Tap Open Mic
Boldmere's wednesday-night free open mic at The Boldmere Tap — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 26 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Facebook page |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Boldmere Tap
The Royal Town of Sutton ColdfieldGetting there
363 Boldmere Road,
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield B73 5HE
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield B73 5HE
The nearest station is Chester Road (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Sutton ColdfieldAbout the night
The Boldmere Tap runs an open mic every Wednesday in Boldmere, Birmingham, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for boldmix. It's one of Birmingham's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.openmicbirmingham.com/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular wednesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Birmingham's open-mic circuit covers Boldmere, Kings Heath and the city centre — crowd composition shifts by area. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Boldmix" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
The Boldmere Tap is a traditional, dog-friendly community pub at 363 Boldmere Road, Boldmere, in The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield (B73 5HE, West Midlands) — real ales, craft beer and a strong local following. Its signature performer night is the #Boldmix acoustic open mic every Wednesday, 8:30pm–10:30pm — a friendly, supportive acoustic session that's a fixture on the Sutton Coldfield / north-Birmingham open-mic circuit. A PA and vocal mic are provided; it's an acoustic/singer-songwriter room, so solo acts and duos suit it best (full bands should check with the host first). Sign up on the night or contact the organiser in advance. Confirmed open and running the weekly mic into 2026 (FireMics, Open Mic Finder, venue Facebook).
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The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield · Every Wednesday
The Boldmere Tap Open Mic
Boldmere's wednesday-night free open mic at The Boldmere Tap — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 26 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Boldmere Tap Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Boldmere Tap Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Boldmere Tap in Sutton Coldfield, 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 26 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Boldmere Tap’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes - room for roughly 18 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 18 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Boldmere Tap runs an open mic every Wednesday in Boldmere, Birmingham, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for boldmix. It's one of Birmingham's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.openmicbirmingham.com/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular wednesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Birmingham's open-mic circuit covers Boldmere, Kings Heath and the city centre — crowd composition shifts by area. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Boldmix" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Boldmere Tap’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Boldmere Tap provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — 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 10 minutes.
Find The Boldmere Tap
363 Boldmere Road, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield B73 5HE
Address363 Boldmere Road
AreaThe Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield
PostcodeB73 5HE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Chester Road (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Boldmere Tap in The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield; B73 5HE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Hare And Hounds, The Old Moseley Arms, The Hive Cafe and Bakery and The Sunflower Lounge
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Boldmere Tap provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — 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 Sutton Coldfield open mic nights for alternatives.
The Boldmere Tap provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Boldmere Tap's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Sutton Coldfield open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
363 Boldmere Road, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Sutton Coldfield B73 5HE.
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The nearest station is Chester Road (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is B73 5HE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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. Browse other Sutton Coldfield open mics.
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The Boldmere Tap open mic in brief. The Boldmere Tap open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. The Boldmere Tap’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Sutton Coldfield are listed by day.
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