The Victoria Inn (locally 'The Vic') sits at 12 Midland Place, just across from Derby railway station in the DE1 2RR. Refurbished and reopened in July 2022 by John Smith and Emma Middleton, it's grown into one of the few dedicated live-music pubs in Derby, with a combined pub-and-gig-room capacity of around 150. Live music runs every Friday and Saturday, showcasing local musicians, while the bar pours six rotating real ales and a dozen traditional ciders (a Derby CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year finalist in 2023). Mondays bring a quiz at 8pm followed by bingo. A genuine grassroots room that welcomes both originals and covers.
Derby · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Victoria Inn DE1 Open Mic
Derby open mic at The Victoria Inn DE1 — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Victoria Inn DE1
DerbyGetting there
12 Midland Pl,
Derby DE1 2RR
Derby DE1 2RR
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 5 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 Victoria Inn DE1 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
12 Midland Pl, Derby DE1 2RR.
Photos
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The Victoria Inn (locally 'The Vic') sits at 12 Midland Place, just across from Derby railway station in the DE1 2RR. Refurbished and reopened in July 2022 by John Smith and Emma Middleton, it's grown into one of the few dedicated live-music pubs in Derby, with a combined pub-and-gig-room capacity of around 150. Live music runs every Friday and Saturday, showcasing local musicians, while the bar pours six rotating real ales and a dozen traditional ciders (a Derby CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year finalist in 2023). Mondays bring a quiz at 8pm followed by bingo. A genuine grassroots room that welcomes both originals and covers.
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Derby · Every Wednesday
The Victoria Inn DE1 Open Mic
Derby open mic at The Victoria Inn DE1 — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 19 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Victoria Inn DE1 Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Victoria Inn DE1 Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Victoria Inn DE1 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 19 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Victoria Inn DE1 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
12 Midland Pl, Derby DE1 2RR.
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Victoria Inn DE1’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Victoria Inn DE1 provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Victoria Inn DE1
12 Midland Pl, Derby DE1 2RR
Address12 Midland Pl
AreaDerby
PostcodeDE1 2RR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Victoria Inn DE1 in Derby; DE1 2RR 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
Arrive early to get your name down. The Victoria Inn DE1 provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Victoria Inn DE1 provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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12 Midland Pl, Derby DE1 2RR.
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The nearest station is Derby (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DE1 2RR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at The Victoria Inn DE1
The gigs coming up at The Victoria Inn DE1 besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
NOV
13
FUSE - SKUM, Ten Eighty Trees, Fatal Reflection, and Polarnova
Derby
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NOV
21
The Derby Indie Collective Presents
Derby
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreIndie Rock
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JAN
2
YOOF
Derby
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JAN
9
Rattus play the Stranglers
Derby
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- AgeAll ages
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JAN
15
REAL Goths UK presents The Vic Derby
Derby
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- AgeAll ages
- GenrePunk Rock
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NOV
13
FUSE - SKUM, Ten Eighty Trees, Fatal Reflection, and Polarnova
Derby
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
21
The Derby Indie Collective Presents
Derby
- Entry—
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreIndie Rock
View details›
JAN
2
YOOF
Derby
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
JAN
9
Rattus play the Stranglers
Derby
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
JAN
15
REAL Goths UK presents The Vic Derby
Derby
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenrePunk Rock
View details›
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10 — What's on at The Victoria Inn DE1
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FUSE - SKUM, Ten Eighty Trees, Fatal Reflection, and PolarnovaFriday, 13 November 2026
The Derby Indie Collective PresentsSaturday, 21 November 2026
YOOFSaturday, 2 January 2027
Rattus play the StranglersSaturday, 9 January 2027
REAL Goths UK presents The Vic DerbyFriday, 15 January 2027FUSE - SKUM, Ten Eighty Trees, Fatal Reflection, and PolarnovaFriday, 13 November 2026The Derby Indie Collective PresentsSaturday, 21 November 2026YOOFSaturday, 2 January 2027Rattus play the StranglersSaturday, 9 January 2027REAL Goths UK presents The Vic DerbyFriday, 15 January 2027Rooms near The Victoria Inn DE1: Bar One, Blacksmiths Lounge, Bunk, Dubrek Studios, Ryans Bar, The Bishop Blaise, The Bless, The Brookfield, The Creaky Floorboard, The Flowerpot, The Lyric Rooms and The Maypole Inn.
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