The Brickmakers is Norwich's ultimate grassroots live-music venue at 496 Sprowston Road (NR3 4DY), with two stages (the main room and B2) running live music seven days a week, 364 days a year — over 90 bands a month. It's a genuine institution on the Norwich circuit, hosting everything from local favourites to touring bands from across the world. Alongside the packed gig calendar it runs a monthly open mic on the second and last Thursday of the month from 7:30pm, hosted by Peter Turrell — no advance booking, just turn up and put your name down for two or three songs. It's open to all abilities, and comedians and poets are welcome too. Full backline is set up with a vocal PA, so solo acts, duos and bands all work. With music almost every night, the crowd is a knowledgeable mix of working musicians, gig-goers and locals.
The Brickmakers Open Mic
Sprowston Rd's thursday-night free open mic at The Brickmakers — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Brickmakers Open Mic — Quick Facts
Sprowston Rd's thursday-night free open mic at The Brickmakers — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Brickmakers496 Sprowston Road
Sprowston Rd
Norwich NR3 4DY
Sprowston Rd, Norwich — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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About The Brickmakers
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Brickmakers on Sprowston Road is one of Norwich's best-loved live-music pubs — live music nearly every night across two stages — and it hosts an open mic on the second and last Thursday of each month from 7:30pm, hosted by Peter Turrell. No advance booking: just turn up, add your name and play 2-3 songs. It's open to all abilities, and comedians and poets are welcome too. Free entry, with a proper gig-room PA and sound to play through.
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The Night at a Glance
How The Brickmakers’s Thursday night runs.
Find The Brickmakers
496 Sprowston Road, Sprowston Rd, Norwich NR3 4DY
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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