The Roundhouse in Derby's Pride Park offers a vibrant community arts space with a welcoming atmosphere for musicians of all backgrounds. With a standing capacity of around 100, it hosts a variety of genres, encouraging both original works and covers. The venue features a PA system, making it an accessible spot for artists to showcase their talent during its popular Thursday-night open mic events.
Derby · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Roundhouse Open Mic
Derby's Thursday-night free open mic at Pride Park, DE24 8JE — community arts space, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 100 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | theroundhousederby.co.uk |
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| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Roundhouse
Pride ParkGetting there
Pride Park,
Derby DE24 8JE
Derby DE24 8JE
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Pride Park, DerbyAbout the night
The Roundhouse is a Derby community arts space with a Thursday open mic. Acoustic-leaning.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the venue at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
Pride Park, DE24 8JE. 5 minutes from Derby Rail.
The venue
Community arts space. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
The Roundhouse in Derby's Pride Park offers a vibrant community arts space with a welcoming atmosphere for musicians of all backgrounds. With a standing capacity of around 100, it hosts a variety of genres, encouraging both original works and covers. The venue features a PA system, making it an accessible spot for artists to showcase their talent during its popular Thursday-night open mic events.
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Pride Park · Every Thursday
The Roundhouse Open Mic
Derby's Thursday-night free open mic at Pride Park, DE24 8JE — community arts space, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 17 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Roundhouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Roundhouse Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Roundhouse in Derby, starting at 20:00. Derby's Thursday-night free open mic at Pride Park, DE24 8JE — community arts space, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 17 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 23m
Age18+
Capacityc. 100 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetheroundhousederby.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Roundhouse is a Derby community arts space with a Thursday open mic. Acoustic-leaning.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the venue at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
Pride Park, DE24 8JE. 5 minutes from Derby Rail.
The venue
Community arts space. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Roundhouse’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Roundhouse provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Roundhouse
Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JE
AddressPride Park
AreaPride Park, Derby
PostcodeDE24 8JE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Roundhouse in Pride Park, Derby; DE24 8JE 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 Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Roundhouse provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Roundhouse provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Roundhouse'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.
Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JE.
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 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DE24 8JE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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