Millsy's Cafe Bar & Bistro is a long-established (since 2000) cafe bar in the lively Earlsdon district of Coventry, at 20 Earlsdon Street (CV5 6EG). It hosts weekly live music on Friday and Saturday nights and runs one of the West Midlands' longest-running open mic nights on Sunday evenings from 6.30pm — a magnet for the region's most talented unsigned musicians. Performers are asked to arrive around 5.30–6pm and see organiser Sam McNulty for a slot. Alongside the music it offers brunch and dinner menus, quiz nights and themed events, making it a versatile and well-loved Coventry venue for both original artists and covers.
Coventry · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Millsy's Cafe Bar Open Mic
Coventry open mic at Millsy's Cafe Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 18:00, sign-up from 17:00. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 20 Aug 202618:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 17:00Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 17:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | millsys.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
18:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
17:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
18:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Millsy's Cafe Bar
EarlsdonGetting there
20 Earlsdon St, Earlsdon,
Coventry CV5 6EG
Coventry CV5 6EG
The nearest station is Canley (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Earlsdon, CoventryAbout the night
One of the West Midlands' longest-running open mic nights — Millsy's, the much-loved cafe bar at 20 Earlsdon Street, has hosted it for many years and it's still going strong every Sunday from 6pm. The night draws some of the region's most talented unsigned musicians, so it works just as well whether you're coming to play or simply settling in for an evening of live music.
Getting a slot
Arrive around 5-6pm and ask for Sam McNulty, the open mic organiser, who'll sort you a timeslot on the night — or email him ahead at sam@cov.events to arrange a performance slot. Each week also features a full set from a featured musician, so there's a proper headline moment alongside the open slots.
Whether you're a singer-songwriter looking to showcase your own material and meet like-minded performers, or just after a good Sunday night out in Earlsdon, this one is a Coventry institution.
Millsy's Cafe Bar & Bistro is a long-established (since 2000) cafe bar in the lively Earlsdon district of Coventry, at 20 Earlsdon Street (CV5 6EG). It hosts weekly live music on Friday and Saturday nights and runs one of the West Midlands' longest-running open mic nights on Sunday evenings from 6.30pm — a magnet for the region's most talented unsigned musicians. Performers are asked to arrive around 5.30–6pm and see organiser Sam McNulty for a slot. Alongside the music it offers brunch and dinner menus, quiz nights and themed events, making it a versatile and well-loved Coventry venue for both original artists and covers.
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Earlsdon · Every Sunday
Millsy's Cafe Bar Open Mic
Coventry open mic at Millsy's Cafe Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 20 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Millsy's Cafe Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Millsy's Cafe Bar Open Mic runs on Sundays at Millsy's Cafe Bar in Coventry, starting at 18:00 with sign-up from 17:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 20 Aug 2026
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The night starts at 18:00. Sign-up is on the night from 17:00 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 18:00Starts in 2d 10h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitemillsys.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts18:00start time
Sign-up17:00Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
One of the West Midlands' longest-running open mic nights — Millsy's, the much-loved cafe bar at 20 Earlsdon Street, has hosted it for many years and it's still going strong every Sunday from 6pm. The night draws some of the region's most talented unsigned musicians, so it works just as well whether you're coming to play or simply settling in for an evening of live music.
Getting a slot
Arrive around 5-6pm and ask for Sam McNulty, the open mic organiser, who'll sort you a timeslot on the night — or email him ahead at sam@cov.events to arrange a performance slot. Each week also features a full set from a featured musician, so there's a proper headline moment alongside the open slots.
Whether you're a singer-songwriter looking to showcase your own material and meet like-minded performers, or just after a good Sunday night out in Earlsdon, this one is a Coventry institution.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Millsy's Cafe Bar’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 18:00Starts in 2d 10h 23m
Sign-up opens17:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off18:00Every Sunday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Millsy's Cafe Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 17:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Millsy's Cafe Bar
20 Earlsdon St, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6EG
Address20 Earlsdon St, Earlsdon
AreaEarlsdon, Coventry
PostcodeCV5 6EG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Canley (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Millsy's Cafe Bar in Earlsdon, Coventry; CV5 6EG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there by 17:00 to sign up for a slot. Millsy's Cafe Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 17:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Coventry open mic nights for alternatives.
Millsy's Cafe Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Millsy's Cafe Bar's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Coventry open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
20 Earlsdon St, Earlsdon, Coventry CV5 6EG.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Coventry regulars across the Coventry open mic scene. Coventry open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Canley (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CV5 6EG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 17:00, 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 Coventry open mics.
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Millsy's Cafe Bar open mic in brief. The Millsy's Cafe Bar open mic runs every Sunday from 18:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 17:00 and slots run about 12 minutes. Millsy's Cafe Bar’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Coventry are listed by day.
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