The Somerville Arms is an unspoilt Victorian street-corner local from 1864 in north-east Leamington, ten minutes' walk from the town centre, with a well-loved grassroots music programme that is free of charge throughout. The monthly open mic - the Stopwatch Sessions, on the first Tuesday - is open to all, with everyone getting around a 15-minute slot. The rest of the month takes in a Flamenco night on the second Wednesday, celtic-and-Americana regulars The Quiet Men on the last Thursday from 8.30pm, a bring-your-own-vinyl turntable every Thursday, and booked live music ranging from motown and blues to 60s and Irish nights. Quiz night is every Monday from 8pm. A proper community pub with real ales, a garden and a genuine welcome.
Leamington Spa · Every 1st Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
Somerville Arms Open Mic
Campion Terrace's tuesday open mic. 15-min slots.
Next night: Tue 1 Dec. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every 1st Tuesday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find Somerville Arms
Campion TerraceGetting there
Campion Terrace, Leamington Spa
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Campion Terrace, Leamington SpaAbout the night
A friendly, properly local open mic at the Somerville Arms, a much-loved real-ale pub just off the town centre. Billed on the pub's events page as the Stopwatch Sessions, it runs on the first Tuesday of each month and is open to all — they make a point of welcoming everyone to come along and have a go, with around a 15-minute slot each. Free to perform and to watch. Best to confirm the exact start time with the pub on 01926 426746.
The Somerville Arms is an unspoilt Victorian street-corner local from 1864 in north-east Leamington, ten minutes' walk from the town centre, with a well-loved grassroots music programme that is free of charge throughout. The monthly open mic - the Stopwatch Sessions, on the first Tuesday - is open to all, with everyone getting around a 15-minute slot. The rest of the month takes in a Flamenco night on the second Wednesday, celtic-and-Americana regulars The Quiet Men on the last Thursday from 8.30pm, a bring-your-own-vinyl turntable every Thursday, and booked live music ranging from motown and blues to 60s and Irish nights. Quiz night is every Monday from 8pm. A proper community pub with real ales, a garden and a genuine welcome.
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Campion Terrace · Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Somerville Arms Open Mic
Campion Terrace's tuesday open mic. 15-min slots.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 24 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Somerville Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Somerville Arms Open Mic runs on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Somerville Arms in Leamington Spa, 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 24 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 15 minutes - room for roughly 12 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 1 Dec · 20:00Starts in 18d 12h 21m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightTuesdayEvery 1st Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 1 Dec
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
A friendly, properly local open mic at the Somerville Arms, a much-loved real-ale pub just off the town centre. Billed on the pub's events page as the Stopwatch Sessions, it runs on the first Tuesday of each month and is open to all — they make a point of welcoming everyone to come along and have a go, with around a 15-minute slot each. Free to perform and to watch. Best to confirm the exact start time with the pub on 01926 426746.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Somerville Arms’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 1 Dec · 20:00Starts in 18d 12h 21m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 1 Dec · Tue 5 Jan · Tue 2 Feb
Kit
Somerville Arms provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — 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 15 minutes.
Find Somerville Arms
Campion Terrace, Leamington Spa
AreaCampion Terrace, Leamington Spa
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Getting there
Somerville Arms is in Campion Terrace, Leamington Spa. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Somerville Arms provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — 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 Leamington Spa open mic nights for alternatives.
Somerville Arms provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Somerville Arms's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Leamington Spa open mics.
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Somerville Arms is in Campion Terrace, Leamington Spa. Get directions, or see the other Coventry open mics.
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