The Cookie is a live music venue in City Centre, Leicester, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Cookie provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Leicester · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Cookie Open Mic
Leicester's Sunday-night free open mic at 68 High Street, LE1 5YP — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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Listed in the Leicester open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thecookieleicester.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Cookie
City CentreGetting there
68 High Street,
City Centre, Leicester LE1 5YP
City Centre, Leicester LE1 5YP
The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
City Centre, LeicesterAbout the night
The Cookie is a Leicester basement music venue with a Sunday open mic. Full backline.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
68 High Street, LE1 5YP. 10 minutes from Leicester Rail.
The venue
Basement venue. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
The Cookie is a live music venue in Leicester, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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City Centre · Every Sunday
The Cookie Open Mic
Leicester's Sunday-night free open mic at 68 High Street, LE1 5YP — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Cookie Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cookie Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Cookie in Leicester, 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 3 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Age18+
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Websitethecookieleicester.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Cookie is a Leicester basement music venue with a Sunday open mic. Full backline.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
68 High Street, LE1 5YP. 10 minutes from Leicester Rail.
The venue
Basement venue. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Cookie’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Cookie provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Cookie
68 High Street, City Centre, Leicester LE1 5YP
Address68 High Street
AreaCity Centre, Leicester
PostcodeLE1 5YP
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Cookie in City Centre, Leicester; LE1 5YP is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Black Dog, The Western Pub, The Organ Grinder and The SoundHouse Leicester
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Leicester's The Cookie open mic.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Cookie'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.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
68 High Street, City Centre, Leicester LE1 5YP.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Leicester regulars across the Leicester open mic scene. Leicester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LE1 5YP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Cookie
All ›More rooms near The Cookie: 2Funky Music Cafe, 33 Cank Street, 45 West, Baton Rouge Leicester, Blaby And Whetstone Social Club, Doppler Studio, Dover Castle, Duffys Bar, Leicester, Grand Union, Inside No 9 and Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern.
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