The Bristol Fringe is an independent cafe-bar and live-music venue in the heart of Clifton Village at 32 Princess Victoria Street (BS8 4BZ). Open seven days a week, it programmes entertainment most evenings and free live music every weekend — from jazz and folk to blues — plus comedy, open mic nights, poetry readings and visual-art exhibitions. A long-standing fixture of Bristol's grassroots scene, it gives both local and touring musicians an intimate, welcoming stage.
Clifton · Every 1st Sunday of the month · Free
The Bristol Fringe Open Mic
Bristol open mic at The Bristol Fringe — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Bristol Fringe · Bristol
Sunday
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
The Bristol Fringe Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bristol open mic at The Bristol Fringe — 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
DaySunday
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
The Bristol Fringe32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton
Clifton
Bristol BS8 4BZ
Clifton, Bristol — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Bristol Fringe
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Sunday of the month in Clifton, Bristol
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 Bristol open mic directory
The Night
The Bristol Fringe is an independent bar and live-music venue in the heart of Clifton Village, and its Jelli Records open mic runs on the first Sunday of every month. Sign-ups open around 7:30pm with music from 8pm to 10:30pm, and there's a proper stage, lighting, PA and a house piano to play. A wide range of genres turn up, alongside the venue's poetry readings and art shows. Find it at 32 Princess Victoria Street, BS8 4BZ.
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 The Bristol Fringe’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
22:30Last songs
01:00Venue closes
Every 1st Sunday of the month 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Bristol Fringe
32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BZ
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Bristol live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bristol 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 Bristol mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BZ.
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