Big John's Bar is a village pub on Melmount Road in Sion Mills, roughly three miles south of Strabane in County Tyrone. It hosts a monthly traditional Irish music session that draws local players and visiting musicians, with singers joining in as well. The pub publishes its listings through its Facebook page rather than a website.
Sion Mills · Every 1st Friday of the month · Free
Big John's Bar Open Mic
Sion Mills's friday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Big John's Bar · Strabane
Friday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
12 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 12 August 2026
Big John's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Big John's Bar119 Melmount Road
Sion Mills
Strabane BT82 9PY
Sion Mills, Strabane — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Big John's Bar
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Friday of the month in Sion Mills, Strabane
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Strabane open mic directory
The Night
An open traditional Irish music session on the first Friday of every month at Big John's Bar on Melmount Road in Sion Mills, about three miles south of Strabane, from 8pm. Local players and visiting musicians both take part, and singers join in as well. The pub posts its listings on Facebook rather than a website.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Big John's Bar’s Friday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every 1st Friday of the month Free entry
Find Big John's Bar
119 Melmount Road, Sion Mills, Strabane BT82 9PY
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Strabane's Big John's Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Strabane open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Strabane mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
119 Melmount Road, Sion Mills, Strabane BT82 9PY.
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