The Victoria is a characterful 19th-century city-centre pub and live-entertainment venue at 48 John Bright Street, Birmingham (B1 1BN), near the Alexandra Theatre, mixing cartoon art with Victoriana décor. Capacity is around 100. It runs entertainment through the week — a music-and-film quiz on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, live music on Thursdays, a DJ on Fridays and a club night on Saturdays — and also hosts comedy and burlesque. It's an LGBTQ+-friendly, pet-friendly room with a large drinks selection of handpicked wines, whiskies, cask ales and cocktails. A house PA and in-house engineer support performers, and both originals and covers are welcome.
Birmingham · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Victoria Open Mic
Birmingham's Thursday-night free open mic at 48 John Bright Street, B1 1BN — historic city-centre pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Thu 5 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Capacity | c. 100 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thevictoriabirmingham.com |
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| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Victoria
City CentreGetting there
48 John Bright Street,
City Centre, Birmingham B1 1BN
City Centre, Birmingham B1 1BN
The nearest station is Birmingham New Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
4 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
City Centre, BirminghamAbout the night
The Victoria is on John Bright Street — Birmingham's music corridor. Thursday open mic in the back room.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
48 John Bright Street, B1 1BN. 3 minutes from New Street Station.
The venue
Pub with back music room. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
The Victoria is a characterful 19th-century city-centre pub and live-entertainment venue at 48 John Bright Street, Birmingham (B1 1BN), near the Alexandra Theatre, mixing cartoon art with Victoriana décor. Capacity is around 100. It runs entertainment through the week — a music-and-film quiz on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, live music on Thursdays, a DJ on Fridays and a club night on Saturdays — and also hosts comedy and burlesque. It's an LGBTQ+-friendly, pet-friendly room with a large drinks selection of handpicked wines, whiskies, cask ales and cocktails. A house PA and in-house engineer support performers, and both originals and covers are welcome.
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City Centre · Every Thursday
The Victoria Open Mic
Birmingham's Thursday-night free open mic at 48 John Bright Street, B1 1BN — historic city-centre pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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Apr 2026
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The Victoria Open Mic — Quick Facts
Birmingham's Thursday-night free open mic at 48 John Bright Street, B1 1BN — historic city-centre pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 5 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 20:00Starts in 22h 40m 07s
Age18+
Capacityc. 100 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Websitethevictoriabirmingham.com
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About This Open Mic
The Victoria is on John Bright Street — Birmingham's music corridor. Thursday open mic in the back room.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
48 John Bright Street, B1 1BN. 3 minutes from New Street Station.
The venue
Pub with back music room. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Victoria’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 20:00Starts in 22h 40m 07s
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 5 Nov · Thu 12 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Kit
The Victoria provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a guitar amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Victoria
48 John Bright Street, City Centre, Birmingham B1 1BN
Address48 John Bright Street
AreaCity Centre, Birmingham
PostcodeB1 1BN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Birmingham New Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Victoria is in City Centre, Birmingham — use B1 1BN for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Hare And Hounds, The Old Moseley Arms, The Sunflower Lounge and The Alvechurch Inn
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Victoria provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a guitar amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
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The Victoria provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a guitar amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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48 John Bright Street, City Centre, Birmingham B1 1BN.
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The nearest station is Birmingham New Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is B1 1BN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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- GenreRock, Punk Rock, House
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NOV
11
Foot Foot
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- GenreRock, Folk
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NOV
13
Antwerp Gipsy Ska Orkestra
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26
The Loft Sessions
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DEC
31
Sabbotage
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JAN
22
AE MAK
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EEVAH
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10 — What's on at The Victoria
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Heavenphetamine (Japan) + FlameheadThursday, 5 November 2026
Foot FootWednesday, 11 November 2026
Antwerp Gipsy Ska OrkestraFriday, 13 November 2026
The Loft SessionsThursday, 26 November 2026
SabbotageThursday, 31 December 2026Heavenphetamine (Japan) + FlameheadThursday, 5 November 2026Foot FootWednesday, 11 November 2026Antwerp Gipsy Ska OrkestraFriday, 13 November 2026The Loft SessionsThursday, 26 November 2026SabbotageThursday, 31 December 2026More dates at The Victoria: AE MAK, EEVAH and Caoilfhionn Rose.
Rooms near The Victoria: O'Neills New Street, Old Joint Stock, The Diskery, The Sunflower Lounge, 1000 Trades, Acapella, Actress & Bishop, Albert's Schloss, Aldridge Social Club, Ale Hub Droitwich, Arden Hall and Asylum.
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