The Blue Lagoon is a laid-back café and live-music bar at 18–20 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol (BS7 8AE) — open seven days a week with a tropical outdoor seating area on the bustling Gloucester Road strip and a strong commitment to live, local music. Events are always free entry and run most days, with a popular weekly open mic every Tuesday (it has its own @bluelagoonbristolopenmic account) — arrive early to sign up as it fills fast. Like the rest of the Gloucester Road open-mic circuit, the room blends music, poetry and comedy and the crowd is happy to genre-hop. A PA and vocal mic are provided; solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts suit the set-up best, with full bands best checking with the host first. Confirmed open and gigging in 2026 (Headfirst Bristol, Yelp May 2026).
The Blue Lagoon Open Mic
Park Row's tuesday-night free open mic at The Blue Lagoon — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 9pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Blue Lagoon Open Mic — Quick Facts
Park Row's tuesday-night free open mic at The Blue Lagoon — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 9pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Blue Lagoon18-20 Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road
Bristol BS7 8AE
Gloucester Road, Bristol — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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About The Blue Lagoon
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Blue Lagoon on Gloucester Road runs an open mic every Tuesday, 9pm to 11pm, billed as 'Bristol's best Open Mic'. It's open to musicians, comedians or anyone with a skill to show off, and entry is free. To get a slot, message Dan (host Daniel Quinton, booked by Hoggans Promotions) on the Blue Lagoon Open Mic page beforehand rather than just turning up cold. A friendly, creative room that's part of Bristol's busy open-mic circuit.
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The Night at a Glance
How The Blue Lagoon’s Tuesday night runs.
Find The Blue Lagoon
18-20 Gloucester Road, Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8AE
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 20:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
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