Ryan's Bar is a traditional Irish-themed bar in Derby's St Peters Quarter at 56 St Peter's Street, and a genuine grassroots music room — James Morrison was famously discovered playing here. It's an intimate space, so gigs have a close, magic-in-the-room quality. Live music runs four nights a week (Wednesday through Saturday), and there's an open-mic every Wednesday from 8pm that's open to all comers. A PA and house drum kit are on hand, and the bar leans acoustic, folk and singer-songwriter. A daily lunchtime food menu (including hefty beef roasts) rounds out the offer.
St Peter's Quarter · Every Thursday · Free
Ryans Bar Open Mic
St Peter's Quarter's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Ryans Bar · Derby
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
26 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 26 July 2026
Ryans Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Ryans BarSt Peter's Quarter
Derby
St Peter's Quarter, Derby — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Ryans Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in St Peter's Quarter, Derby
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Derby open mic directory
The Night
Ryan's Bar is a traditional town-centre pub tucked down the passage beside St Peter's Church in Derby's St Peter's Quarter, and its open mic runs every Thursday from 8pm. It's a friendly live-music local — music most nights Wednesday to Saturday — with a PA and drum kit on hand, so it suits full-band turns as well as solo acoustic players. Free to play, free to watch; just turn up and sign on the night. 56 St Peters Street, Derby, DE1 1SN.
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 Ryans Bar’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
22:00Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
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St Peter's Quarter, Derby
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early 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 Derby live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Derby open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Derby mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
St Peter's Quarter, Derby.
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