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.
Bristol · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 27 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thebristolfringe.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
22:30 Last songs
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Bristol Fringe
CliftonGetting there
32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton,
Bristol BS8 4BZ
Bristol BS8 4BZ
The nearest station is Clifton Down (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Clifton, BristolAbout 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.
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.
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Clifton · Every 1st Sunday of the month
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.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 27 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bristol Fringe Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bristol Fringe Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Bristol Fringe in Bristol, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 27 Aug 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Bristol Fringe’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 22:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 12 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 20:00Starts in 23d 12h 20m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethebristolfringe.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts20:00until 22:30
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardProvided
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Bristol Fringe’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 20:00Starts in 23d 12h 20m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Music ends22:30Last act finishes
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
Kit
The Bristol Fringe provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The Bristol Fringe
32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BZ
Address32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton
AreaClifton, Bristol
PostcodeBS8 4BZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Clifton Down (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Bristol Fringe in Clifton, Bristol; BS8 4BZ 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 Sunday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:30. The Bristol Fringe provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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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.
The Bristol Fringe provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Bristol Fringe'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.
32 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4BZ.
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The nearest station is Clifton Down (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS8 4BZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Bristol open mics.
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The Bristol Fringe open mic in brief. The Bristol Fringe open mic runs every 1st Sunday of the month from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? The Bristol Fringe’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Bristol are listed by day, for another night this week.
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