The County Hotel is a hotel and one-bar pub on Brighowgate close to Grimsby town centre and the railway station. It is a regular live music room with bands most Friday and Saturday nights, and it runs a free monthly open mic session on a Sunday afternoon from 3pm. Listed on the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide on the last Sunday of the month.
Brighowgate · Every last Sunday of the month · Free
The County Hotel Open Mic
Brighowgate's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The County Hotel · Grimsby
Sunday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
15 Sept
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 15 September 2026
The County Hotel Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start15:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The County HotelBrighowgate
Brighowgate
Grimsby DN32 0QU
Brighowgate, Grimsby — 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 The County Hotel
About This Open Mic
Every last Sunday of the month in Brighowgate, Grimsby
Kicks off at 15:00
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 Grimsby open mic directory
The Night
Runs on the last Sunday of the month, from 15:00. The County Hotel is a hotel and one-bar pub on Brighowgate close to Grimsby town centre and the railway station. It is a regular live music room with bands most Friday and Saturday nights, and it runs a free monthly open mic session on a Sunday afternoon from 3pm. Listed on the Fizgig Lincolnshire sessions guide on the last Sunday of the month.
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 The County Hotel’s Sunday night runs.
15:00Kick-off
Every last Sunday of the month Free entry
Find The County Hotel
Brighowgate, Brighowgate, Grimsby DN32 0QU
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Grimsby live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Grimsby 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 Grimsby mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Brighowgate, Brighowgate, Grimsby DN32 0QU.
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