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.
Liverpool · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 29 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | metrocolaliverpool.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Metrocola
SmithdownGetting there
2 Leece Street,
Smithdown, Liverpool L1 2TR
Smithdown, Liverpool L1 2TR
The nearest station is Liverpool Central Loop Line (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Smithdown, LiverpoolAbout 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.
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.
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Smithdown · Every Tuesday
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.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 29 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Metrocola Open Mic — Quick Facts
Metrocola Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Metrocola in Liverpool, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 29 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Metrocola’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 10 minutes, so the night holds around 18 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 09m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitemetrocolaliverpool.com
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 18 acts
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About This Open Mic
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.
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 engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How Metrocola’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 09m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Metrocola provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 10 minutes.
Find Metrocola
2 Leece Street, Smithdown, Liverpool L1 2TR
Address2 Leece Street
AreaSmithdown, Liverpool
PostcodeL1 2TR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Liverpool Central Loop Line (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Metrocola is in Smithdown, Liverpool — use L1 2TR for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Metrocola provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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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.
Metrocola provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Metrocola's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Liverpool open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
2 Leece Street, Smithdown, Liverpool L1 2TR.
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The nearest station is Liverpool Central Loop Line (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is L1 2TR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Liverpool open mics.
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Metrocola open mic in brief. The Metrocola open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Metrocola’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Liverpool are listed by day.
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