The Black Dog is a friendly, traditional community pub in Oadby on the London Road out of Leicester, run by landlords Ronnie and Kully and known as a proper local with a dog-friendly, family welcome. It boasts the biggest outdoor screen in Leicestershire with Sky and TNT sport, a large continental courtyard, car parking and a private function room. Entertainment is a weekly fixture: live bands and discos on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons, karaoke, and in summer the pub puts acts on its own outdoor stage, alongside a Monday quiz night. A relaxed grassroots room on the edge of Leicester.
Leicester · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
The Black Dog Open Mic
Leicester's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 15:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Oct 202615:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| 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 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
15:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
15:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Black Dog
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 Black Dog at 23 London Road (LE2 5DL), in the heart of Oadby just outside Leicester, is a family-run pub that has been listed as hosting a monthly open mic on the first Sunday of the month from 3pm: a sociable afternoon session with a PA provided, free to play, just turn up and sign up. The pub also puts on live bands, karaoke and summer gigs on its outdoor stage, and has a covered courtyard at the back and a skittle alley.
We couldn't confirm the open mic in 2026: the local open-mic guide that listed it has taken its page down and the pub's event listings show nothing current, so check with the pub before you go. Open from noon every day, until 10:30pm on Sundays.
The Black Dog is a friendly, traditional community pub in Oadby on the London Road out of Leicester, run by landlords Ronnie and Kully and known as a proper local with a dog-friendly, family welcome. It boasts the biggest outdoor screen in Leicestershire with Sky and TNT sport, a large continental courtyard, car parking and a private function room. Entertainment is a weekly fixture: live bands and discos on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons, karaoke, and in summer the pub puts acts on its own outdoor stage, alongside a Monday quiz night. A relaxed grassroots room on the edge of Leicester.
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Leicester · Every 1st Sunday of the month
The Black Dog Open Mic
Leicester's sunday open mic. Starts at 15:00.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 16 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Black Dog Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Black Dog Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Black Dog in Leicester, starting at 15:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 16 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 15:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 15:00Starts in 23d 07h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts15:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Black Dog at 23 London Road (LE2 5DL), in the heart of Oadby just outside Leicester, is a family-run pub that has been listed as hosting a monthly open mic on the first Sunday of the month from 3pm: a sociable afternoon session with a PA provided, free to play, just turn up and sign up. The pub also puts on live bands, karaoke and summer gigs on its outdoor stage, and has a covered courtyard at the back and a skittle alley.
We couldn't confirm the open mic in 2026: the local open-mic guide that listed it has taken its page down and the pub's event listings show nothing current, so check with the pub before you go. Open from noon every day, until 10:30pm on Sundays.
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 Black Dog’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 15:00Starts in 23d 07h 21m
Kick-off15:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
Kit
The Black Dog 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 Black Dog
Leicester
AreaLeicester
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Black Dog in Leicester. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Black Dog provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leicester open mic nights for alternatives.
The Black Dog provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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10 — Venues near The Black Dog
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