The Smokehouse is an intimate, 70-capacity independent live-music venue at 6 South Street, Ipswich (IP1 3NU). Since opening in 2016 it has hosted over 200 acts a year — local, regional and national — curated by a mix of in-house promoters and visiting bookers, and it has taken part in Independent Venue Week. The programme spans rock, indie, punk, folk and acoustic sessions, deliberately bridging the gap between local pubs and the city's 100-plus-capacity rooms to give emerging artists a stage. When it's not hosting gigs the space is used by Out Loud Music, which runs alternative learning for children and adults with disabilities and mental-health needs — making it a community asset as well as a grassroots venue.
Ipswich · Dates vary · No fee listed
The Smokehouse Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at The Smokehouse — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Dates vary |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thesmokehouse.org |
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03 — The night
Dates varyHow the night runs
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Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Smokehouse
International House, 6 South StGetting there
South Street Studios 6 South Street, International House, 6 South St,
Ipswich IP1 3NU
Ipswich IP1 3NU
The nearest station is Ipswich (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
International House, 6 South St, IpswichAbout the night
The Smokehouse is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Ipswich. 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
South Street Studios 6 South Street, International House, 6 South St, Ipswich IP1 3NU.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Smokehouse is an intimate, 70-capacity independent live-music venue at 6 South Street, Ipswich (IP1 3NU). Since opening in 2016 it has hosted over 200 acts a year — local, regional and national — curated by a mix of in-house promoters and visiting bookers, and it has taken part in Independent Venue Week. The programme spans rock, indie, punk, folk and acoustic sessions, deliberately bridging the gap between local pubs and the city's 100-plus-capacity rooms to give emerging artists a stage. When it's not hosting gigs the space is used by Out Loud Music, which runs alternative learning for children and adults with disabilities and mental-health needs — making it a community asset as well as a grassroots venue.
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International House, 6 South St · Dates vary
The Smokehouse Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at The Smokehouse — 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
- 21 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Smokehouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Smokehouse Open Mic runs on dates that vary at The Smokehouse in Ipswich, 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 21 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethesmokehouse.org
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NightVariesdates vary
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Smokehouse is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Ipswich. 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
South Street Studios 6 South Street, International House, 6 South St, Ipswich IP1 3NU.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 Smokehouse’s Wednesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Dates vary
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
International House, 6 South St, Ipswich, IP1 3NU - the map is below.
Kit
The Smokehouse 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 Smokehouse
South Street Studios 6 South Street, International House, 6 South St, Ipswich IP1 3NU
AddressSouth Street Studios 6 South Street, International House, 6 South St
AreaInternational House, 6 South St, Ipswich
PostcodeIP1 3NU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Smokehouse in International House, 6 South St, Ipswich; IP1 3NU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Coda Colchester, Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich, Steamboat Tavern and BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Smokehouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Smokehouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Smokehouse's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Ipswich open mics.
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South Street Studios 6 South Street, International House, 6 South St, Ipswich IP1 3NU.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Ipswich regulars across the Ipswich open mic scene. Ipswich open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IP1 3NU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at The Smokehouse
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10 — What's on at The Smokehouse
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