The Creaky Floorboard is a characterful micropub at 179 Kedleston Road, Derby (DE22 1FT), opened in December 2018 in a former guest house at the end of a terrace, complete with bare-brick walls, original Minton tiles, a beer garden and a rotating selection of real ales and ciders. It's over-18s only and dog-friendly. On the music side it hosts live music every Tuesday — an open-mic night run by host Henry John from 7:30pm onwards, very relaxed with no fixed slots (just turn up, though you can ring ahead to book). Amps and mics are provided, so acoustic and covers performers can simply plug in. A friendly grassroots spot welcoming both original and covers material.
Derby · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Creaky Floorboard Open Mic
Derby open mic at The Creaky Floorboard — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Creaky Floorboard
Kedleston RoadGetting there
179 Kedleston Rd,
Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1FT
Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1FT
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Kedleston Road, DerbyAbout the night
The Creaky Floorboard is a cosy Kedleston Road micropub — real ales, wines and spirits in a small, friendly, dog-friendly room. Open mic runs every Tuesday from 7:30pm, hosted by Henry John, with no booked slots: just turn up. Amps and mics are provided and all styles and abilities are welcome, so it's a relaxed, low-pressure spot to try out a few songs over a good pint. Free to play, over-18s.
The Creaky Floorboard is a characterful micropub at 179 Kedleston Road, Derby (DE22 1FT), opened in December 2018 in a former guest house at the end of a terrace, complete with bare-brick walls, original Minton tiles, a beer garden and a rotating selection of real ales and ciders. It's over-18s only and dog-friendly. On the music side it hosts live music every Tuesday — an open-mic night run by host Henry John from 7:30pm onwards, very relaxed with no fixed slots (just turn up, though you can ring ahead to book). Amps and mics are provided, so acoustic and covers performers can simply plug in. A friendly grassroots spot welcoming both original and covers material.
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Kedleston Road · Every Tuesday
The Creaky Floorboard Open Mic
Derby open mic at The Creaky Floorboard — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Creaky Floorboard Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Creaky Floorboard Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Creaky Floorboard in Derby, starting at 19:30 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 3 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Creaky Floorboard’s venue page →
Music starts around 19:30. 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 nightTue 17 Nov · 19:30Starts in 4d 11h 52m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Creaky Floorboard is a cosy Kedleston Road micropub — real ales, wines and spirits in a small, friendly, dog-friendly room. Open mic runs every Tuesday from 7:30pm, hosted by Henry John, with no booked slots: just turn up. Amps and mics are provided and all styles and abilities are welcome, so it's a relaxed, low-pressure spot to try out a few songs over a good pint. Free to play, over-18s.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Creaky Floorboard’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 19:30Starts in 4d 11h 52m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:30Walk-in on the night
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Creaky Floorboard provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The Creaky Floorboard
179 Kedleston Rd, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1FT
Address179 Kedleston Rd
AreaKedleston Road, Derby
PostcodeDE22 1FT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Creaky Floorboard in Kedleston Road, Derby; DE22 1FT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Blacksmiths Lounge, The Shakespeare, Bar One and The Brookfield
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Creaky Floorboard provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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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 Creaky Floorboard provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Creaky Floorboard'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.
179 Kedleston Rd, Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1FT.
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The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DE22 1FT. (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. Browse other Derby open mics.
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The Creaky Floorboard open mic in brief. The Creaky Floorboard open mic runs every Tuesday from 19:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? The Creaky Floorboard’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Derby are listed by day.
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