Metrocola is a large beer hall, cocktail bar, diner and events space on Leece Street in Liverpool city centre (L1), just by the 'bombed-out church' (St Luke's) — four big rooms spread over two floors. Open seven days a week and late at weekends (to 3am Fri/Sat), it runs a music open mic every Tuesday from 8pm with all genres welcome. A house PA and vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument, amp and pedals. Friendly, music-literate Liverpool crowds used to hearing original songs make it a solid spot for solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts.
Smithdown · Every Tuesday · Free
Metrocola Open Mic
Smithdown's tuesday-night free open mic at Metrocola — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance Metrocola · Liverpool
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Metrocola Open Mic — Quick Facts
Smithdown's tuesday-night free open mic at Metrocola — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Metrocola2 Leece Street
Smithdown
Liverpool L1 2TR
Smithdown, Liverpool — 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 Metrocola
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Smithdown, Liverpool
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Liverpool open mic directory
The Night
Metrocola runs a relaxed, welcoming open mic every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm — open to all genres and abilities. There's no need to register in advance: just turn up on the night and add your name. It's a friendly city-centre spot where solo songwriters and acoustic acts thrive, and the crowd is used to hearing original material. Free entry; bring your own instrument.
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 Metrocola’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every Tuesday 10-min slots Free entry
Find Metrocola
2 Leece Street, Smithdown, Liverpool L1 2TR
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Liverpool 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 Liverpool open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 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.
2 Leece Street, Smithdown, Liverpool L1 2TR.
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