The Grand Union is a Marston's pub on King Street in central Leicester, a cocktail bar and music venue rolled into one. Reopened by Marston's in September following a full refurbishment of the former Vin Quatre / Broood site, it pairs an impressive list of real ales and ciders with regular live music, traditional pub games and a food menu that runs from a popular vegan burger to freshly prepared pub classics. The stylish, well-kept interior and family-friendly atmosphere make it a comfortable city-centre spot for both casual nights and live entertainment.
Leicester · Every other Thursday · No fee listed
Grand Union Open Mic
Leicester's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every other Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every other ThursdayHow the night runs
Every other Thursday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Grand Union
LeicesterGetting there
Leicester
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
LeicesterAbout the night
The Grand Union is a relaxed bar on New Walk in Leicester, known for good food and a friendly music scene. Its open mic runs twice a month on the second and fourth Thursday, hosted by Jack & Tasha, welcoming all genres and abilities — a warm, community-driven night that's an easy place to try out new material. Free to come down and play.
The Grand Union is a Marston's pub on King Street in central Leicester, a cocktail bar and music venue rolled into one. Reopened by Marston's in September following a full refurbishment of the former Vin Quatre / Broood site, it pairs an impressive list of real ales and ciders with regular live music, traditional pub games and a food menu that runs from a popular vegan burger to freshly prepared pub classics. The stylish, well-kept interior and family-friendly atmosphere make it a comfortable city-centre spot for both casual nights and live entertainment.
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Leicester · Every other Thursday
Grand Union Open Mic
Leicester's thursday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 13 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Grand Union Open Mic — Quick Facts
Grand Union Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at Grand Union in Leicester, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 13 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 19:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayEvery other Thursday
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Grand Union is a relaxed bar on New Walk in Leicester, known for good food and a friendly music scene. Its open mic runs twice a month on the second and fourth Thursday, hosted by Jack & Tasha, welcoming all genres and abilities — a warm, community-driven night that's an easy place to try out new material. Free to come down and play.
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 Grand Union’s Thursday night runs.
Kick-off19:30Every other Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Thursday
Getting there
Leicester - the map is below.
Kit
Grand Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Grand Union
Leicester
AreaLeicester
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Getting there
You'll find Grand Union in Leicester. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Black Dog, The Cookie, The Western Pub and The Organ Grinder
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Grand Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at Leicester's Grand Union open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leicester open mic nights for alternatives.
Grand Union provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Grand Union's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Leicester open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Grand Union is in Leicester. Get directions, or see the other Leicester open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Leicester regulars across the Leicester open mic scene. Leicester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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Grand Union open mic in brief. The Grand Union open mic runs every other Thursday from 19:30 (no fee listed). Grand Union’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Leicester are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near Grand Union
All ›More rooms near Grand Union: Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern, MMC Venue, Mosh, Queen of Bradgate, Sally Cinnamon's Music Venue, The Donkey, The Old Horse, The Salmon, The Shed, The Western Pub and 33 Cank Street.
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