The Brookfield is a community pub in Barrow upon Trent, just south of Derby, with regular quiz, bingo, games and live band nights. There is no stage, but a good-sized room open to the bar. On the first Monday of every month it holds a free open mic from 7pm until around 9pm, open to music, tales, jokes and more.
Barrow upon Trent · Every 1st Monday of the month · No fee listed
The Brookfield Open Mic
Barrow upon Trent's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 7 Dec. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 202619:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every 1st Monday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Spoken word artists |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Monday of the monthHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Brookfield
Barrow upon TrentGetting there
Brookfield,
Barrow upon Trent DE73 7HG
Barrow upon Trent DE73 7HG
The nearest station is Peartree (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Barrow upon TrentAbout the night
The Brookfield in Barrow upon Trent, just south of Derby, holds a free open mic on the first Monday of every month from 7pm until around 9pm. It is open to anyone with a talent to share, whether music, a tale, a few jokes or something more unusual. Drop by, grab a drink and get your name down.
The Brookfield is a community pub in Barrow upon Trent, just south of Derby, with regular quiz, bingo, games and live band nights. There is no stage, but a good-sized room open to the bar. On the first Monday of every month it holds a free open mic from 7pm until around 9pm, open to music, tales, jokes and more.
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Barrow upon Trent · Every 1st Monday of the month
The Brookfield Open Mic
Barrow upon Trent's monday open mic. Starts at 19:00.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
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- 11 Nov
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- No fee
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The Brookfield Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Brookfield Open Mic runs on the 1st Monday of the month at The Brookfield in Barrow upon Trent, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 19:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightMon 7 Dec · 19:00Starts in 24d 11h 22m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Spoken word artists
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightMondayEvery 1st Monday of the monthNext: Mon 7 Dec
Starts19:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Brookfield in Barrow upon Trent, just south of Derby, holds a free open mic on the first Monday of every month from 7pm until around 9pm. It is open to anyone with a talent to share, whether music, a tale, a few jokes or something more unusual. Drop by, grab a drink and get your name down.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Brookfield’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 7 Dec · 19:00Starts in 24d 11h 22m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:00Every 1st Monday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 1st Monday of the month
Coming up
Mon 7 Dec · Mon 4 Jan · Mon 1 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Brookfield
Brookfield, Barrow upon Trent DE73 7HG
AddressBrookfield
AreaBarrow upon Trent
PostcodeDE73 7HG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Peartree (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Brookfield in Barrow upon Trent; DE73 7HG 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 Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Barrow upon Trent's The Brookfield open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Barrow upon Trent open mic nights for alternatives.
The Brookfield has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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The nearest station is Peartree (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DE73 7HG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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