The Maypole Inn (also styled The Maypole Café Bar & Theatre) is an eclectic community and student pub at 42 Brook Street in Derby's Brook Street/Strutt's Park area (DE1 3PH), Derbyshire. By day the café bar serves fairtrade coffee, award-winning teas, handmade cakes and light lunches; by night it has a 'very eclectic' music policy and a genuine events space, with its theatre programmed by local creatives Furthest From the Sea, hosting small-scale theatre, comedy, dance, spoken word and live music. Regular nights include a Tuesday quiz, Thursday open-mic and live performances every Saturday, with function-room hire available. There's an in-house PA on site — an arty, DIY grassroots Derby stage.
Derby · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Maypole Inn Open Mic
West End's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 20 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Maypole Inn
West EndGetting there
West End, Derby
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
West End, DerbyAbout the night
The Maypole Inn runs a weekly open mic every Thursday evening, a friendly fixture at this West End café bar on Brook Street (DE1 3PH). It's a relaxed, community-minded room with a small theatre to the rear, pizzas, and a good range of craft beers, plus a Tuesday quiz on the other midweek slots. A PA is provided; it's free to perform and free to watch, so just turn up and have a word with the host on the night.
The Maypole Inn (also styled The Maypole Café Bar & Theatre) is an eclectic community and student pub at 42 Brook Street in Derby's Brook Street/Strutt's Park area (DE1 3PH), Derbyshire. By day the café bar serves fairtrade coffee, award-winning teas, handmade cakes and light lunches; by night it has a 'very eclectic' music policy and a genuine events space, with its theatre programmed by local creatives Furthest From the Sea, hosting small-scale theatre, comedy, dance, spoken word and live music. Regular nights include a Tuesday quiz, Thursday open-mic and live performances every Saturday, with function-room hire available. There's an in-house PA on site — an arty, DIY grassroots Derby stage.
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West End · Every Thursday
The Maypole Inn Open Mic
West End's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 20 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Maypole Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Maypole Inn Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Maypole Inn in Derby, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 20 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 14m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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About This Open Mic
The Maypole Inn runs a weekly open mic every Thursday evening, a friendly fixture at this West End café bar on Brook Street (DE1 3PH). It's a relaxed, community-minded room with a small theatre to the rear, pizzas, and a good range of craft beers, plus a Tuesday quiz on the other midweek slots. A PA is provided; it's free to perform and free to watch, so just turn up and have a word with the host on the night.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Maypole Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 14m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Maypole Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Maypole Inn
West End, Derby
AreaWest End, Derby
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Maypole Inn in West End, Derby. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Maypole Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at Derby's The Maypole Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Derby open mic nights for alternatives.
The Maypole Inn provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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10 — Venues near The Maypole Inn
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