Liverpool Arts Bar sits at 22 Hope Street, between the city's two cathedrals, inside Liverpool's Grade II-listed Masonic Hall. Opened in 2019, it hosts live music most nights — featuring local grassroots artists — alongside a programme of acoustic sets, spoken word, comedy, open mic nights, art classes, film screenings and exhibitions. Grand chandeliers and an old brass bar set the scene for a curated range of craft beers, cocktails and hot drinks. It is a genuinely welcoming, supportive space for performers of all kinds.
Liverpool · Every Monday · Free
Liverpool Arts Bar Open Mic
Liverpool open mic at Liverpool Arts Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Liverpool Arts Bar · Liverpool
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Liverpool Arts Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Liverpool open mic at Liverpool Arts Bar — listed on Google Places. Schedule below 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
DayMonday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Liverpool Arts Bar22 Hope St
Liverpool L1 9BY
Liverpool — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Sign-up via online
Music welcome
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About Liverpool Arts Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Liverpool
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 Liverpool open mic directory
The Night
The Liverpool Arts Bar on Hope Street is a creative hub of art classes, film screenings and live performance, and its open mic runs weekly on Monday evenings from 8pm to 10pm. It's a warm, supportive space for performers of all kinds, whether you're a seasoned act or stepping up for the first time. Reserve your spot by grabbing a free ticket online, then show it to host Michael when you arrive. A friendly, well-run night in the heart of Liverpool's Georgian Quarter.
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 Liverpool Arts Bar’s Monday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
22:00Last songs
00:00Venue closes
Every Monday 12-min slots Free entry
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22 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BY
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Liverpool live music scene.
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PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Liverpool mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
22 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BY.
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