The Cornmarket is one of Liverpool's oldest pubs, tucked almost hidden in the Old Ropery off Fenwick Street in the heart of the business district near the crown courts and stations. The Victorian interior keeps its carved wooden fireplace panels and comfortable Chesterfields, and the pub hosts the Folk North West 'Cornmarket Acoustic' club on the first Tuesday of every month — an open, sing-around folk and acoustic session that moved here from its original Hackins Hey home. A cosy, characterful spot for traditional folk and acoustic music in central Liverpool.
Liverpool · Every 1st Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
The Cornmarket Open Mic
Old Ropery, Fenwick Street's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 1 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every 1st Tuesday 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 Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Cornmarket
Old Ropery, Fenwick StreetGetting there
Old Ropery, Fenwick Street, Liverpool
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
Old Ropery, Fenwick Street, LiverpoolAbout the night
The Cornmarket Acoustic Club is a long-running open-floor night that meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 8pm (get there by 7:30 to bag a slot) at The Cornmarket on Fenwick Street. It leans folk, blues and roots — traditional and contemporary, covers and originals — and the welcome is genuinely warm: as the MC puts it, they 'don't judge', and the audience actually listens. Entry is free, there's a proper PA so poets, instrumentalists and even bands can play on the fly, and the night has been going since it started life at the Cellar Bar back in 2011.
The Cornmarket is one of Liverpool's oldest pubs, tucked almost hidden in the Old Ropery off Fenwick Street in the heart of the business district near the crown courts and stations. The Victorian interior keeps its carved wooden fireplace panels and comfortable Chesterfields, and the pub hosts the Folk North West 'Cornmarket Acoustic' club on the first Tuesday of every month — an open, sing-around folk and acoustic session that moved here from its original Hackins Hey home. A cosy, characterful spot for traditional folk and acoustic music in central Liverpool.
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Old Ropery, Fenwick Street · Every 1st Tuesday of the month
The Cornmarket Open Mic
Old Ropery, Fenwick Street's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
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- May 2026
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- 17 Oct
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- No fee
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The Cornmarket Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cornmarket Open Mic runs on the 1st Tuesday of the month at The Cornmarket in Liverpool, 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 17 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 1 Dec · 20:00Starts in 18d 12h 08m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayEvery 1st Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 1 Dec
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Cornmarket Acoustic Club is a long-running open-floor night that meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 8pm (get there by 7:30 to bag a slot) at The Cornmarket on Fenwick Street. It leans folk, blues and roots — traditional and contemporary, covers and originals — and the welcome is genuinely warm: as the MC puts it, they 'don't judge', and the audience actually listens. Entry is free, there's a proper PA so poets, instrumentalists and even bands can play on the fly, and the night has been going since it started life at the Cellar Bar back in 2011.
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 Cornmarket’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 1 Dec · 20:00Starts in 18d 12h 08m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 1 Dec · Tue 5 Jan · Tue 2 Feb
Kit
The Cornmarket provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Cornmarket
Old Ropery, Fenwick Street, Liverpool
AreaOld Ropery, Fenwick Street, Liverpool
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Getting there
You'll find The Cornmarket in Old Ropery, Fenwick Street, Liverpool. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Cornmarket provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Liverpool open mic nights for alternatives.
The Cornmarket provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Cornmarket is in Old Ropery, Fenwick Street, Liverpool. Get directions, or see the other Liverpool open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Cornmarket
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