The Jam Jar at 14 City Road, Bristol (BS2 8TT) is a vibrant independent community arts space and live-music venue, hosting gigs and DJ events five to six nights a week with a capacity of 210–240. The programme is global in flavour — afro-Brazilian and Colombian beats, world, Latin, soul and jazz — with a strong emphasis on local talent through jam sessions, community gatherings and festivals. A recent renovation added a second room with seating, a can bar and a cloakroom, and there's free evening parking opposite the venue. The venue prides itself on paying staff and artists fairly.
Bristol · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Jam Jar Open Mic
St Pauls' Sunday-night free open mic at 14 City Road, BS2 8TT — community-run venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 100 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
| Website | thejamjarbristol.com |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Jam Jar
St PaulsGetting there
14 City Road,
St Pauls, Bristol BS2 8TT
St Pauls, Bristol BS2 8TT
The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
St Pauls, BristolAbout the night
The Jam Jar is a St Pauls community-run venue. Sunday open mic — songwriters, poetry, all-ages.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
14 City Road, BS2 8TT. 18 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads.
The venue
Community venue. All ages until 9pm. Capacity c. 100.
The Jam Jar at 14 City Road, Bristol (BS2 8TT) is a vibrant independent community arts space and live-music venue, hosting gigs and DJ events five to six nights a week with a capacity of 210–240. The programme is global in flavour — afro-Brazilian and Colombian beats, world, Latin, soul and jazz — with a strong emphasis on local talent through jam sessions, community gatherings and festivals. A recent renovation added a second room with seating, a can bar and a cloakroom, and there's free evening parking opposite the venue. The venue prides itself on paying staff and artists fairly.
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St Pauls · Every Sunday
The Jam Jar Open Mic
St Pauls' Sunday-night free open mic at 14 City Road, BS2 8TT — community-run venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 10 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Jam Jar Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Jam Jar Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Jam Jar in Bristol, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
AgeAll ages
Capacityc. 100 standing
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethejamjarbristol.com
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Jam Jar is a St Pauls community-run venue. Sunday open mic — songwriters, poetry, all-ages.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
14 City Road, BS2 8TT. 18 minutes from Bristol Temple Meads.
The venue
Community venue. All ages until 9pm. Capacity c. 100.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Jam Jar’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Jam Jar provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Jam Jar
14 City Road, St Pauls, Bristol BS2 8TT
Address14 City Road
AreaSt Pauls, Bristol
PostcodeBS2 8TT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Jam Jar is in St Pauls, Bristol — use BS2 8TT for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Chepstow Club, The Bristol Fringe, Sidney & Eden and The Star
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Jam Jar provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Jam Jar provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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14 City Road, St Pauls, Bristol BS2 8TT.
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The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS2 8TT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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