Zephyr is a classic-rock bar on Christchurch Road in the Lansdowne area of Bournemouth — records on the walls, dimmed lighting, pool tables, a jukebox and reasonable drink prices, run by music lovers for music lovers. It hosts ZOM.B (Zephyr Open Mic Bournemouth), a twice-monthly open mic where all styles turn up but you can expect big guitar sets and a headlining act to warm the crowd up; there's a free beer for every performer. The venue also runs Comedy Noir, a free comedy night on the first Sunday of the month. Bournemouth's go-to rock bar for guitar-led nights.
Bournemouth · Every other Wednesday · Free
Zephyr Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at Zephyr — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Zephyr · Bournemouth
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Zephyr Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bournemouth open mic at Zephyr — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Zephyr6a Christchurch Rd
Bournemouth BH1 3NE
Bournemouth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Zephyr
About This Open Mic
Every other Wednesday in Bournemouth
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bournemouth open mic directory
The Night
Zephyr 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
6a Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3NE.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Zephyr’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every other Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Zephyr
6a Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3NE
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Bournemouth live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Bournemouth's Zephyr open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bournemouth open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bournemouth mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
6a Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3NE.
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