The Imperial Music Venue occupies the historic Arcadia Hall on Cliff Street in Mexborough, South Yorkshire (S64 9HU), directly opposite the bus station and a short walk from the train station — sitting roughly central to Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham. The 100-capacity room is intimate but properly kitted out, with a fully installed PA rig, an in-house sound engineer and DMX intelligent lighting on a large band stage. It runs live music every weekend (including Sundays) plus an award-winning open mic night every Thursday, making it one of the busier grassroots stages in the Dearne Valley.
Mexborough · Every Thursday · Free
Imperial Music Venue Open Mic
Award-winning weekly open mic at the Imperial Music Venue, Mexborough - every Thursday, 7pm, free entry.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 18:30. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Nov 202619:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 18:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 18:30 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | mightyimperial.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
18:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
19:00 Kick-off
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Imperial Music Venue
MexboroughGetting there
Arcadia Hall, Cliff Street,
Mexborough S64 9HU
Mexborough S64 9HU
The nearest station is Mexborough (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
MexboroughAbout the night
The Imperial Music Venue in Mexborough runs its open mic every Thursday at 7pm, free entry. The Imperial is a dedicated live music venue between Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham, with live music every weekend alongside the weekly open mic.
Sign-up process
Walk-in on the night.
Getting there
Arcadia Hall, Cliff Street, Mexborough, S64 9HU. A short walk from the train station and directly opposite Mexborough bus station.
The venue
Dedicated live music venue with a fully installed PA rig, an in-house sound engineer and DMX intelligent lighting. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilets.
The Imperial Music Venue occupies the historic Arcadia Hall on Cliff Street in Mexborough, South Yorkshire (S64 9HU), directly opposite the bus station and a short walk from the train station — sitting roughly central to Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham. The 100-capacity room is intimate but properly kitted out, with a fully installed PA rig, an in-house sound engineer and DMX intelligent lighting on a large band stage. It runs live music every weekend (including Sundays) plus an award-winning open mic night every Thursday, making it one of the busier grassroots stages in the Dearne Valley.
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Mexborough · Every Thursday
Imperial Music Venue Open Mic
Award-winning weekly open mic at the Imperial Music Venue, Mexborough - every Thursday, 7pm, free entry.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Nov
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 18:30
- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Imperial Music Venue Open Mic — Quick Facts
Imperial Music Venue Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Imperial Music Venue in Mexborough, starting at 19:00 with sign-up from 18:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 1 Nov 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Imperial Music Venue’s venue page →
Music starts around 19:00. Sign-up is on the night from 18:30 - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 19m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitemightyimperial.com
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-up18:30Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Imperial Music Venue in Mexborough runs its open mic every Thursday at 7pm, free entry. The Imperial is a dedicated live music venue between Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham, with live music every weekend alongside the weekly open mic.
Sign-up process
Walk-in on the night.
Getting there
Arcadia Hall, Cliff Street, Mexborough, S64 9HU. A short walk from the train station and directly opposite Mexborough bus station.
The venue
Dedicated live music venue with a fully installed PA rig, an in-house sound engineer and DMX intelligent lighting. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilets.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Imperial Music Venue’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 19m
Sign-up opens18:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off19:00Every Thursday
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Imperial Music Venue provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 18:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Imperial Music Venue
Arcadia Hall, Cliff Street, Mexborough S64 9HU
AddressArcadia Hall, Cliff Street
AreaMexborough
PostcodeS64 9HU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Mexborough (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Imperial Music Venue is in Mexborough — use S64 9HU for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there by 18:30 to sign up for a slot. Imperial Music Venue provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 18:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Mexborough open mic nights for alternatives.
Imperial Music Venue provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes, entry to Imperial Music Venue's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Mexborough open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Arcadia Hall, Cliff Street, Mexborough S64 9HU.
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The nearest station is Mexborough (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is S64 9HU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 18:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Mexborough open mics.
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Imperial Music Venue open mic in brief. The Imperial Music Venue open mic runs every Thursday from 19:00 (free entry); sign-up opens 18:30. Imperial Music Venue’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Mexborough are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at Imperial Music Venue
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