The Royal Standard occupies a distinctive curved Victorian building from 1862 on the bank of the River Derwent in Derby. After closing in June 2024 under Derby Brewing Company, it reopened later that year under new operator Pub People following an extensive refurbishment, and is now Derby's home for craft and cask ale (one regular plus four rotating cask taps). It hosts a weekly Tuesday open-mic night plus quiz nights and brewers' meet-ups, with a heated courtyard, riverside terrace and an upstairs function room used for events. A reliable grassroots open-mic and small-gig venue right by the river.
Derby · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Royal Standard Open Mic
Derby's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 20 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Royal Standard
DerbyGetting there
Derby DE1 2ED
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 20 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 Royal Standard is Derby's premier riverside beer destination — a beautifully restored Victorian corner pub (c.1862) that brought its open mic back for 2026. It runs Wednesday nights from 7:30pm with a full PA and a loan guitar on hand, hosted by Ding, and performers of all types and abilities are welcome. It's free to play, with a huge range of real ales, craft beers and ciders to keep you watered between songs.
The Royal Standard occupies a distinctive curved Victorian building from 1862 on the bank of the River Derwent in Derby. After closing in June 2024 under Derby Brewing Company, it reopened later that year under new operator Pub People following an extensive refurbishment, and is now Derby's home for craft and cask ale (one regular plus four rotating cask taps). It hosts a weekly Tuesday open-mic night plus quiz nights and brewers' meet-ups, with a heated courtyard, riverside terrace and an upstairs function room used for events. A reliable grassroots open-mic and small-gig venue right by the river.
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Derby · Every Wednesday
The Royal Standard Open Mic
Derby's wednesday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 20 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Royal Standard Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Royal Standard Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Royal Standard in Derby, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 20 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 19:30. 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 nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 52m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Royal Standard is Derby's premier riverside beer destination — a beautifully restored Victorian corner pub (c.1862) that brought its open mic back for 2026. It runs Wednesday nights from 7:30pm with a full PA and a loan guitar on hand, hosted by Ding, and performers of all types and abilities are welcome. It's free to play, with a huge range of real ales, craft beers and ciders to keep you watered between songs.
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 Royal Standard’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 52m
Kick-off19:30Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Royal Standard 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 Royal Standard
Derby DE1 2ED
AreaDerby
PostcodeDE1 2ED
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Royal Standard in Derby; DE1 2ED 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 Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Royal Standard 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. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Derby open mic nights for alternatives.
The Royal Standard provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Royal Standard'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.
The Royal Standard is in Derby DE1 2ED. Get directions, or see the other Derby open mics.
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 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DE1 2ED. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, 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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10 — Venues near The Royal Standard
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