O'Neill's Bournemouth is the national Irish-pub chain's town-centre site at 231 Old Christchurch Road (BH1 1JZ), pairing big-screen sport with a busy live-music week. It runs an Open Mic every Tuesday (first artist around 9pm — arrive early to grab a slot, free entry), 'Totally Live' local-music nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and pub cover bands on Saturdays. The room takes both originals and covers over a PA system, with a beer garden and outdoor screens out back. A reliable, free-entry grassroots stage for Bournemouth acts and a dependable weekend covers slot.
Bournemouth · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
O'Neill's Bournemouth Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at O'Neill's Bournemouth — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 21:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Aug 202621:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| 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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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find O'Neill's Bournemouth
BournemouthGetting there
231 Old Christchurch Rd,
Bournemouth BH1 1JZ
Bournemouth BH1 1JZ
The nearest station is Bournemouth (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
BournemouthAbout the night
O'Neill's on Old Christchurch Road runs Open Mic Tuesdays, with the first artist on around 9pm — arrive early to grab a slot. It's a lively Irish pub with cold pints, big-screen sport and live music later in the week (Fri and Sat from 10pm), so the Tuesday open mic sits in a proper music-pub atmosphere. Entry is free; you're just asked to buy a drink or two while you play and watch.
O'Neill's Bournemouth is the national Irish-pub chain's town-centre site at 231 Old Christchurch Road (BH1 1JZ), pairing big-screen sport with a busy live-music week. It runs an Open Mic every Tuesday (first artist around 9pm — arrive early to grab a slot, free entry), 'Totally Live' local-music nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and pub cover bands on Saturdays. The room takes both originals and covers over a PA system, with a beer garden and outdoor screens out back. A reliable, free-entry grassroots stage for Bournemouth acts and a dependable weekend covers slot.
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Bournemouth · Every Tuesday
O'Neill's Bournemouth Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at O'Neill's Bournemouth — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- No fee
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O'Neill's Bournemouth Open Mic — Quick Facts
O'Neill's Bournemouth Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at O'Neill's Bournemouth in Bournemouth, starting at 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 21 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 21:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 13h 24m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
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About This Open Mic
O'Neill's on Old Christchurch Road runs Open Mic Tuesdays, with the first artist on around 9pm — arrive early to grab a slot. It's a lively Irish pub with cold pints, big-screen sport and live music later in the week (Fri and Sat from 10pm), so the Tuesday open mic sits in a proper music-pub atmosphere. Entry is free; you're just asked to buy a drink or two while you play and watch.
The kit 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 O'Neill's Bournemouth’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 21:00Starts in 4d 13h 24m
Kick-off21:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
O'Neill's Bournemouth provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find O'Neill's Bournemouth
231 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1JZ
Address231 Old Christchurch Rd
AreaBournemouth
PostcodeBH1 1JZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bournemouth (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. O'Neill's Bournemouth is in Bournemouth — use BH1 1JZ 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 Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. O'Neill's Bournemouth provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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231 Old Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 1JZ.
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The nearest station is Bournemouth (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BH1 1JZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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