The Jacaranda on Slater Street (L1 4BW) is one of Liverpool's most historically significant music venues — opened in 1958 by promoter Allan Williams, it was an early haunt of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Stuart Sutcliffe, who played here as The Silver Beetles and painted murals in the basement (still visible) as payment for rehearsal space. Today the roughly 120-capacity venue is busier than ever: live bands play every Friday and Saturday with free midnight shows (Indie Rock Circus on Fridays, Rock N Roll Circus on Saturdays), and open mic runs on Thursdays and Sundays. Jacaranda Records occupies the top floor, making it a full music hub of bar, stage and record shop.
Liverpool · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Jacaranda Open Mic
Liverpool's Monday-night free open mic at 21-23 Slater Street, L1 4BW — Beatles' first stage, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | c. 120 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thejacaranda.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
03:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Jacaranda
City CentreGetting there
21-23 Slater Street,
City Centre, Liverpool L1 4BW
City Centre, Liverpool L1 4BW
The nearest station is Liverpool Central (rail station), about 5 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, LiverpoolAbout the night
The Jacaranda on Slater Street is a slice of Liverpool music history - the venue where The Beatles played one of their earliest gigs, still run as a record shop, bar and basement live room. Its long-running open mic is every Sunday at 8pm: a relaxed, free night for musicians of all levels, where Dave McCabe (The Zutons) and Miles Kane played live for the first time and BBC Radio 1 once filmed 60-plus performers in a single night.
Sign-up
No advance booking. Arrive for 8pm, speak to a member of staff or the host (Ali Horn, a fine guitarist who keeps the room friendly) and put your name on the list. Slots run to roughly 12 minutes - two or three songs - and the night runs until late.
The room
The basement live room holds c. 120 with a proper PA and a house engineer. Bring your own guitar - there's a piano and full backline in place.
Getting there
21-23 Slater Street, L1 4BW, in the Ropewalks. Ten minutes on foot to Liverpool Central, five to Bold Street. 18+ after 8pm.
The Jacaranda on Slater Street (L1 4BW) is one of Liverpool's most historically significant music venues — opened in 1958 by promoter Allan Williams, it was an early haunt of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Stuart Sutcliffe, who played here as The Silver Beetles and painted murals in the basement (still visible) as payment for rehearsal space. Today the roughly 120-capacity venue is busier than ever: live bands play every Friday and Saturday with free midnight shows (Indie Rock Circus on Fridays, Rock N Roll Circus on Saturdays), and open mic runs on Thursdays and Sundays. Jacaranda Records occupies the top floor, making it a full music hub of bar, stage and record shop.
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City Centre · Every Sunday
The Jacaranda Open Mic
Liverpool's Monday-night free open mic at 21-23 Slater Street, L1 4BW — Beatles' first stage, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Jacaranda Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Jacaranda Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Jacaranda 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 7 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Jacaranda’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 12 minutes, so the night holds around 15 acts. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 120 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethejacaranda.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Jacaranda on Slater Street is a slice of Liverpool music history - the venue where The Beatles played one of their earliest gigs, still run as a record shop, bar and basement live room. Its long-running open mic is every Sunday at 8pm: a relaxed, free night for musicians of all levels, where Dave McCabe (The Zutons) and Miles Kane played live for the first time and BBC Radio 1 once filmed 60-plus performers in a single night.
Sign-up
No advance booking. Arrive for 8pm, speak to a member of staff or the host (Ali Horn, a fine guitarist who keeps the room friendly) and put your name on the list. Slots run to roughly 12 minutes - two or three songs - and the night runs until late.
The room
The basement live room holds c. 120 with a proper PA and a house engineer. Bring your own guitar - there's a piano and full backline in place.
Getting there
21-23 Slater Street, L1 4BW, in the Ropewalks. Ten minutes on foot to Liverpool Central, five to Bold Street. 18+ after 8pm.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, 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 Jacaranda’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes03:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Jacaranda 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 for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find The Jacaranda
21-23 Slater Street, City Centre, Liverpool L1 4BW
Address21-23 Slater Street
AreaCity Centre, Liverpool
PostcodeL1 4BW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Liverpool Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Jacaranda in City Centre, Liverpool; L1 4BW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. 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 want to know before Liverpool's The Jacaranda open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Liverpool open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Jacaranda'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.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
21-23 Slater Street, City Centre, Liverpool L1 4BW.
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The nearest station is Liverpool Central (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is L1 4BW. (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.
What’s On at The Jacaranda
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Campus Live
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Jacaranda Records Social
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Radio Free Alice: Stripped Back Performance + Signing
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Los Caragos
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The Jacaranda open mic in brief. The Jacaranda open mic runs every Sunday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Jacaranda’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Liverpool are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — What's on at The Jacaranda
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The JuiceFriday, 13 November 2026
Campus LiveTuesday, 17 November 2026
Jacaranda Records SocialWednesday, 18 November 2026
Radio Free Alice: Stripped Back Performance + SigningThursday, 19 November 2026Los CaragosFriday, 20 November 2026The JuiceFriday, 13 November 2026Campus LiveTuesday, 17 November 2026Jacaranda Records SocialWednesday, 18 November 2026Radio Free Alice: Stripped Back Performance + SigningThursday, 19 November 2026Los CaragosFriday, 20 November 2026More dates at The Jacaranda: Rora and the Untamed, Josienne Clarke: Album Launch Show and TCD: November Show - Sunda Blue, Little Disco, Al Dente, FYOYO.
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