The Yard is Coventry's award-winning, much-loved LGBTQ+ venue, right in the city centre and open late seven days a week. Beyond the bar (100-plus specialty gins and a comfort-food menu of burgers, nachos, pizzas and loaded fries), it runs a rich weekly entertainment programme: live drag and cabaret, world-class guest DJs, plus a regular open-mic night, karaoke, quiz and games nights and guest PAs. A vibrant, inclusive room that platforms local performers as well as touring cabaret talent - safe and welcoming for everyone.
Coventry · Every Monday · Free
The Yard Open Mic
Coventry open mic at The Yard — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Yard · Coventry
Monday
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 Yard Open Mic — Quick Facts
Coventry open mic at The Yard — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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
DayMonday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The YardEarl St
Coventry CV1 5RU
Coventry — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry welcome
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About The Yard
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Coventry
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 Coventry open mic directory
The Night
The Yard is Coventry's number-one LGBTQ+ venue, right in the city centre, and every Monday night it hands the stage over to performers. Experienced gigging musician, first-time singer or a poet with something to say — all are welcome, and so is anyone who just wants to come and cheer. Free entry, lively and warm, with a regular run of cabaret, karaoke and other events alongside the open mic.
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 Yard’s Monday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Monday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Yard
Earl St, Coventry CV1 5RU
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Coventry live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Coventry's The Yard open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Coventry 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 Coventry mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Earl St, Coventry CV1 5RU.
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