The Bless in Derby stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to original music, alongside a diverse array of covers. This grassroots venue hosts open mic nights, encouraging local talent to showcase their creativity in front of an engaged audience. With a PA system provided, it caters to a mixed genre policy, making it a vibrant hub for musicians in the area.
Derby · Every 1st Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Bless Open Mic
Derby open mic at The Bless — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 3 Dec. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 27 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every 1st Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thebless-derby.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Bless
DerbyGetting there
11-17 Chapel St,
Derby DE1 3GU
Derby DE1 3GU
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 25 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
DerbyAbout the night
The Bless is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Derby. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
11-17 Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Bless in Derby stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to original music, alongside a diverse array of covers. This grassroots venue hosts open mic nights, encouraging local talent to showcase their creativity in front of an engaged audience. With a PA system provided, it caters to a mixed genre policy, making it a vibrant hub for musicians in the area.
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Derby · Every 1st Thursday of the month
The Bless Open Mic
Derby open mic at The Bless — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 27 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bless Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bless Open Mic runs on the 1st Thursday of the month at The Bless in Derby, 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 27 Aug 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Bless’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 20:00Starts in 20d 12h 24m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethebless-derby.com
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NightThursdayEvery 1st Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 3 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Bless is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Derby. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
11-17 Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Bless’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 20:00Starts in 20d 12h 24m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Thursday of the month
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 3 Dec · Thu 7 Jan · Thu 4 Feb
Kit
The Bless provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find The Bless
11-17 Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU
Address11-17 Chapel St
AreaDerby
PostcodeDE1 3GU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. The Bless is in Derby — use DE1 3GU for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Blacksmiths Lounge, The Shakespeare, Bar One and The Brookfield
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Bless provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Derby open mic nights for alternatives.
The Bless provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Bless's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Derby open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
11-17 Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Derby regulars across the Derby open mic scene. Derby open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DE1 3GU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, 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 Derby open mics.
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The Bless open mic in brief. The Bless open mic runs every 1st Thursday of the month from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Bless’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Derby are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The Bless
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