The Sunflower Lounge is one of Birmingham city centre's best-loved small live-music venues, sat at 76 Smallbrook Queensway (B5 4EG) a short walk from New Street station. Upstairs it is a glamour-meets-grunge dive bar channelling New York's downtown rooms; downstairs is the gig space — a sweaty basement room (around 120 capacity, stairs only) that is a fixture on the touring circuit for new and emerging indie, alt-rock and punk acts. The room runs a packed programme with dozens of shows booked across 2026-2027, a full backline (drums, guitar and bass amps), in-house sound engineer and house PA, and it welcomes both originals and covers.
Birmingham · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Sunflower Lounge Open Mic
Birmingham's Monday-night free open mic at 76 Smallbrook Queensway, B5 4EN — basement music bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
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At a glance
Checked 19 Sept 202619:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | c. 120 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thesunflowerlounge.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 19 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Sunflower Lounge
City CentreGetting there
76 Smallbrook Queensway,
City Centre, Birmingham B5 4EG
City Centre, Birmingham B5 4EG
The nearest station is Grand Central (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
City Centre, BirminghamAbout the night
The Sunflower Lounge is a much-loved Birmingham basement music bar just minutes from New Street, showcasing underground and local talent since 2002. Its weekly open mic runs on Tuesday evenings, roughly 7pm to 11pm — just sign up at the bar, then enjoy cheap drinks and free music as the night unfolds. A small, intimate, slightly grungy New-York-dive-bar feel; warm and welcoming to newcomers and regulars alike.
The Sunflower Lounge is one of Birmingham city centre's best-loved small live-music venues, sat at 76 Smallbrook Queensway (B5 4EG) a short walk from New Street station. Upstairs it is a glamour-meets-grunge dive bar channelling New York's downtown rooms; downstairs is the gig space — a sweaty basement room (around 120 capacity, stairs only) that is a fixture on the touring circuit for new and emerging indie, alt-rock and punk acts. The room runs a packed programme with dozens of shows booked across 2026-2027, a full backline (drums, guitar and bass amps), in-house sound engineer and house PA, and it welcomes both originals and covers.
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City Centre · Every Tuesday
The Sunflower Lounge Open Mic
Birmingham's Monday-night free open mic at 76 Smallbrook Queensway, B5 4EN — basement music bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 19 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Sunflower Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Sunflower Lounge Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham, starting at 19:00 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 19 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Sunflower Lounge’s venue page →
The night starts at 19:00 and runs to about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 20 acts. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 19:00Starts in 4d 11h 21m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 120 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethesunflowerlounge.com
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts19:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 20 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Sunflower Lounge is a much-loved Birmingham basement music bar just minutes from New Street, showcasing underground and local talent since 2002. Its weekly open mic runs on Tuesday evenings, roughly 7pm to 11pm — just sign up at the bar, then enjoy cheap drinks and free music as the night unfolds. A small, intimate, slightly grungy New-York-dive-bar feel; warm and welcoming to newcomers and regulars alike.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Sunflower Lounge’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 19:00Starts in 4d 11h 21m
Kick-off19:00Every Tuesday
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 20 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Sunflower Lounge provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
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 12 minutes.
Find The Sunflower Lounge
76 Smallbrook Queensway, City Centre, Birmingham B5 4EG
Address76 Smallbrook Queensway
AreaCity Centre, Birmingham
PostcodeB5 4EG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Grand Central (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Sunflower Lounge in City Centre, Birmingham; B5 4EG 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 Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Birmingham's The Sunflower Lounge open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Birmingham open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Sunflower Lounge'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.
76 Smallbrook Queensway, City Centre, Birmingham B5 4EG.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Birmingham regulars across the Birmingham open mic scene. Birmingham open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Grand Central (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is B5 4EG. (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 - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Birmingham open mics.
What’s On at The Sunflower Lounge
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the north
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The Sunflower Lounge open mic in brief. The Sunflower Lounge open mic runs every Tuesday from 19:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? The Sunflower Lounge’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Birmingham are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — What's on at The Sunflower Lounge
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Make FriendsFriday, 13 November 2026
Son Of BoarSaturday, 14 November 2026
Charlie NoordewierWednesday, 18 November 2026
Ruth TheodoreFriday, 20 November 2026WiltMonday, 23 November 2026Make FriendsFriday, 13 November 2026Son Of BoarSaturday, 14 November 2026Charlie NoordewierWednesday, 18 November 2026Ruth TheodoreFriday, 20 November 2026WiltMonday, 23 November 2026More dates at The Sunflower Lounge: the north, Jasper Hodges and Underscore.
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