The Sun is a live music venue in 19-21 Exeter Rd, Bournemouth, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Sun provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Bournemouth · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Sun Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at The Sun — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
4 photosPhotos: Google
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Listed in the Bournemouth open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Sun
19-21 Exeter RdGetting there
Dorset, 19-21 Exeter Rd,
Bournemouth BH2 5AF
Bournemouth BH2 5AF
The nearest station is Bournemouth (rail station), about 25 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
19-21 Exeter Rd, BournemouthAbout the night
The Sun is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bournemouth. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
Dorset, 19-21 Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AF.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Sun is a live music venue in 19-21 Exeter Rd, Bournemouth, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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19-21 Exeter Rd · Every Wednesday
The Sun Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at The Sun — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Sun Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Sun Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Sun in Bournemouth, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 23 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
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Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 24m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Sun is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bournemouth. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
Dorset, 19-21 Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AF.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 The Sun’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 24m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Sun 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 The Sun
Dorset, 19-21 Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AF
AddressDorset, 19-21 Exeter Rd
Area19-21 Exeter Rd, Bournemouth
PostcodeBH2 5AF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bournemouth (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. The Sun is in 19-21 Exeter Rd, Bournemouth — use BH2 5AF 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
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Sun provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Bournemouth's The Sun open mic.
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The Sun provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Sun's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bournemouth open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Dorset, 19-21 Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AF.
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The nearest station is Bournemouth (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BH2 5AF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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