LeftBank is a live music venue in Montpelier, Bristol, 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, LeftBank provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Bristol · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
LeftBank Open Mic
Stokes Croft's wednesday-night free open mic at LeftBank — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 8pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Wed 4 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 20:00. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 20:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Listed in the Bristol open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
01:00 Last songs
04 — Find LeftBank
MontpelierGetting there
128 Cheltenham Road,
Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5RW
Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5RW
The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Montpelier, BristolAbout the night
LeftBank runs one of Bristol's biggest weekly open mics every Wednesday in Stokes Croft, hosted by Ollie Dennison. It's completely free and famously eclectic — music, poetry, comedy and even dance all welcome — and the night rounds off with an open jam where everyone's invited up to play together into the early hours (it runs 8pm to 1am). The sign-up sheet goes live at 8pm and the place is rammed, so arrive early to bag a slot. There's a house PA and a drum kit on stage; bring your own amp and instrument.
LeftBank is a live music venue in Montpelier, Bristol, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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Montpelier · Every Wednesday
LeftBank Open Mic
Stokes Croft's wednesday-night free open mic at LeftBank — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 8pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance LeftBank · Bristol
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
29 Sept
Last verified
No fee
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 29 September 2026
LeftBank Open Mic — Quick Facts
Stokes Croft's wednesday-night free open mic at LeftBank — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 8pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 4 Nov
Starts20:00until 01:00
Sign-up20:00Walk-in
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 20 acts
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 01:00. Sign-up is on the night from 20:00 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 15 minutes - room for roughly 20 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 4 Nov · 20:00On now - ends in 3h 42m 05s
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
LeftBank runs one of Bristol's biggest weekly open mics every Wednesday in Stokes Croft, hosted by Ollie Dennison. It's completely free and famously eclectic — music, poetry, comedy and even dance all welcome — and the night rounds off with an open jam where everyone's invited up to play together into the early hours (it runs 8pm to 1am). The sign-up sheet goes live at 8pm and the place is rammed, so arrive early to bag a slot. There's a house PA and a drum kit on stage; bring your own amp and instrument.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How LeftBank’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 4 Nov · 20:00On now - ends in 3h 42m 05s
Sign-up opens · Kick-off20:00Walk-in on the night
Music ends01:00Last act finishes
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 20 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 4 Nov · Wed 11 Nov · Wed 18 Nov
Kit
LeftBank provides a PA system and a drum kit — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 20:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 15 minutes.
Find LeftBank
128 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5RW
Address128 Cheltenham Road
AreaMontpelier, Bristol
PostcodeBS6 5RW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find LeftBank in Montpelier, Bristol; BS6 5RW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 20:00 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 01:00. LeftBank provides a PA system and a drum kit — check the rest with the venue.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Bristol's LeftBank open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bristol open mic nights for alternatives.
LeftBank provides a PA system and a drum kit — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for LeftBank's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bristol open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
128 Cheltenham Road, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5RW.
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The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS6 5RW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 20:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Bristol open mics.
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