Backstage Cleveleys is a rock-themed music bar on the corner of Victoria Road West and Cleveleys Avenue, opened in October 2023 in a former cycle shop by Ian Fletcher — the man behind Blackpool's long-running Waterloo Music Bar. The decor leans hard into its theme, with rock memorabilia, a wall of electric guitars and musical-themed seating, and it pulls a crowd of indie and rock fans. Live bands are a regular feature, especially at weekends, and the bar is dog-friendly with a line-up of European beers, real ales, speciality wines and spirits. With the existing PA, drums, guitar and bass amps and keys listed in our records, it's set up to host plugged-in band nights rather than purely acoustic sets.
Thornton-Cleveleys · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Backstage Cleveleys Open Mic
Cleveleys' weekly open mic night every Thursday at Backstage Cleveleys, with full backline provided.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Backstage Cleveleys
Thornton-CleveleysGetting there
107-109 Victoria Rd W,
Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3LA
Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3LA
The nearest station is Cleveleys (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Thornton-CleveleysAbout the night
Backstage Cleveleys is a music-themed bar on Victoria Road West in Cleveleys, and its open mic runs on Wednesday evenings, hosted by Blackpool singer-songwriter Imogen Evans.
Sign-up process
Sign up in person on the night - performers are encouraged to arrive early to secure a slot.
Getting there
107-109 Victoria Rd W, FY5 3LA.
The venue
A bar converted from a former cycle shop, open since October 2023, with live bands featuring heavily at weekends. An 18+ policy applies in the evenings. There's a full stage setup: PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, drums and keys.
Backstage Cleveleys is a rock-themed music bar on the corner of Victoria Road West and Cleveleys Avenue, opened in October 2023 in a former cycle shop by Ian Fletcher — the man behind Blackpool's long-running Waterloo Music Bar. The decor leans hard into its theme, with rock memorabilia, a wall of electric guitars and musical-themed seating, and it pulls a crowd of indie and rock fans. Live bands are a regular feature, especially at weekends, and the bar is dog-friendly with a line-up of European beers, real ales, speciality wines and spirits. With the existing PA, drums, guitar and bass amps and keys listed in our records, it's set up to host plugged-in band nights rather than purely acoustic sets.
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Thornton-Cleveleys · Every Wednesday
Backstage Cleveleys Open Mic
Cleveleys' weekly open mic night every Thursday at Backstage Cleveleys, with full backline provided. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 13 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:30
- Sign-up time
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Backstage Cleveleys Open Mic — Quick Facts
Backstage Cleveleys Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Backstage Cleveleys in Thornton-Cleveleys, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Cleveleys' weekly open mic night every Thursday at Backstage Cleveleys, with full backline provided. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 13 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Backstage Cleveleys is a music-themed bar on Victoria Road West in Cleveleys, and its open mic runs on Wednesday evenings, hosted by Blackpool singer-songwriter Imogen Evans.
Sign-up process
Sign up in person on the night - performers are encouraged to arrive early to secure a slot.
Getting there
107-109 Victoria Rd W, FY5 3LA.
The venue
A bar converted from a former cycle shop, open since October 2023, with live bands featuring heavily at weekends. An 18+ policy applies in the evenings. There's a full stage setup: PA, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, drums and keys.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardProvided
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Backstage Cleveleys’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Backstage Cleveleys provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Backstage Cleveleys
107-109 Victoria Rd W, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3LA
Address107-109 Victoria Rd W
AreaThornton-Cleveleys
PostcodeFY5 3LA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Cleveleys (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. Backstage Cleveleys is in Thornton-Cleveleys — use FY5 3LA 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 Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Backstage Cleveleys provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — 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 Thornton-Cleveleys open mic nights for alternatives.
Backstage Cleveleys provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Backstage Cleveleys's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Thornton-Cleveleys open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
107-109 Victoria Rd W, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3LA.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Thornton-Cleveleys regulars across the Thornton-Cleveleys open mic scene. Thornton-Cleveleys open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Cleveleys (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is FY5 3LA. (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 Thornton-Cleveleys open mics.
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