The Queen of Bradgate sits at 93–97 High Street, Leicester (LE1 4JB) — a craft-beer and cask-ale house with traditional pub dining, a cocktail bar, ping pong and a strong live-music reputation. Over the past several years it has become renowned for its music weekends: a live band every Friday evening and most bank-holiday Sundays, usually covers acts spanning The Jam to The Killers, plus Saturday-night live music on the first floor (which also holds three ping-pong tables). Up to four cask ales, cocktails and a fresh pub menu round out a lively, community-rooted Leicester local.
Leicester · Every Friday · Free
Queen of Bradgate Open Mic
Leicester open mic at Queen of Bradgate — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Queen of Bradgate · Leicester
Friday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Queen of Bradgate Open Mic — Quick Facts
Leicester open mic at Queen of Bradgate — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Queen of Bradgate93 High St
Leicester LE1 4JB
Leicester — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Queen of Bradgate
About This Open Mic
Every Friday in Leicester
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Leicester open mic directory
The Night
Queen of Bradgate is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Leicester. 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
93 High St, Leicester LE1 4JB.
Photos
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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 Queen of Bradgate’s Friday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
02:00Venue closes
Every Friday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Queen of Bradgate
93 High St, Leicester LE1 4JB
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Leicester live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leicester open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Leicester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
93 High St, Leicester LE1 4JB.
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