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 · Free
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.
Open mic at a glance The Bless · Derby
Thursday
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 Bless Open Mic — Quick Facts
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.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Bless11-17 Chapel St
Derby DE1 3GU
Derby — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Bless
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Thursday of the month in Derby
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 Derby open mic directory
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.
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 Bless’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every 1st Thursday of the month 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Bless
11-17 Chapel St, Derby DE1 3GU
Planning Your Thursday 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 Derby live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Derby's The Bless open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Derby 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 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.
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.
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