The Rhodehouse is a live-music and entertainment venue in the heart of Sutton Coldfield (123 The Parade, B72 1PU) with room for up to 250 and a strong in-house sound system. It programmes showcases, local bands, tribute acts and DJ sets across styles from Britpop anthems to hard rock, with a small dance floor and walls covered in music and movie icons. Open from 7pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (plus the occasional Sunday), it's a friendly, characterful mid-size room for live music in the north Birmingham area.
The Parade, Birmingham · Every Thursday · Free
The Rhodehouse Open Mic
Birmingham open mic at The Rhodehouse — 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 Rhodehouse · Sutton Coldfield
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 Rhodehouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
Birmingham open mic at The Rhodehouse — 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
Start20:15
Sign-up19:30
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Rhodehouse123 Parade, The Parade, Birmingham
The Parade, Birmingham
Sutton Coldfield B72 1PU
The Parade, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Sign-up via online
Music welcome
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About The Rhodehouse
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in The Parade, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield
Kicks off at 20:15, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Sutton Coldfield open mic directory
The Night
The Rhodehouse is a busy live-music and entertainment venue on The Parade in Sutton Coldfield (greater Birmingham). Its 'Amigos' open mic runs every Thursday, hosted by Doug Foulger and his house band — the bar opens at 7pm and music kicks off around 8:15pm, with free entry whether you're playing or just watching. It's a popular night, so performers are asked to message Doug via the Amigos at The Rhodehouse Facebook page to grab a slot in advance.
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 Rhodehouse’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:15Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Rhodehouse
123 Parade, The Parade, Birmingham, The Parade, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PU
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Sutton Coldfield live music scene.
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PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Sutton Coldfield mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
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