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.
Sutton Coldfield · 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.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:15, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 12 Sept 202620:15
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | Free · 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 | therhodehouse.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:15
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Sign up online
20:15 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Rhodehouse
The Parade, BirminghamGetting there
123 Parade, The Parade, Birmingham,
Sutton Coldfield B72 1PU
Sutton Coldfield B72 1PU
The nearest station is Sutton Coldfield (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
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
The Parade, Birmingham, Sutton ColdfieldAbout 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.
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.
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The Parade, Birmingham · Every Thursday
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.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 12 Sept
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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The Rhodehouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Rhodehouse Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Rhodehouse in Sutton Coldfield, starting at 20:15 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 12 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Rhodehouse’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:15. Sign-up is online, in advance, from 19:30. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:15Starts in 6d 12h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upOnline, in advance
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetherhodehouse.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:15start time
Sign-up19:30Online
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Rhodehouse’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:15Starts in 6d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Online, in advance
Kick-off20:15Every Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Rhodehouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:15 with a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find The Rhodehouse
123 Parade, The Parade, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PU
Address123 Parade, The Parade, Birmingham
AreaThe Parade, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield
PostcodeB72 1PU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Sutton Coldfield (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Rhodehouse is in The Parade, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield — use B72 1PU for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:15. The Rhodehouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Rhodehouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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123 Parade, The Parade, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PU.
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The nearest station is Sutton Coldfield (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is B72 1PU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at The Rhodehouse
The gigs coming up at The Rhodehouse besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
NOV
13
Sham Radio LIVE
Sutton Coldfield
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreDJ / Electronic, House
View details›
NOV
20
Monkey Business
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
21
The Furious Flame
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
27
The Subterraneans
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse
View details›
NOV
28
System Eighties
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
4
Skabucks
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse, Ska
View details›
DEC
5
The Quad Rox
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse
View details›
DEC
11
Supersonic Queen
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse, Tribute Act
View details›
NOV
13
Sham Radio LIVE
Sutton Coldfield
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreDJ / Electronic, House
View details›
NOV
20
Monkey Business
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
21
The Furious Flame
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
27
The Subterraneans
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse
View details›
NOV
28
System Eighties
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
4
Skabucks
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse, Ska
View details›
DEC
5
The Quad Rox
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse
View details›
DEC
11
Supersonic Queen
Birmingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreHouse, Tribute Act
View details›
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The Rhodehouse open mic in brief. The Rhodehouse open mic runs every Thursday from 20:15 (free entry); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? The Rhodehouse’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Sutton Coldfield are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at The Rhodehouse
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Sham Radio LIVEFriday, 13 November 2026
Monkey BusinessFriday, 20 November 2026
The Furious FlameSaturday, 21 November 2026
The SubterraneansFriday, 27 November 2026System EightiesSaturday, 28 November 2026Sham Radio LIVEFriday, 13 November 2026Monkey BusinessFriday, 20 November 2026The Furious FlameSaturday, 21 November 2026The SubterraneansFriday, 27 November 2026System EightiesSaturday, 28 November 2026More dates at The Rhodehouse: Skabucks, The Quad Rox and Supersonic Queen.
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