Billy Bootleggers is an American-style dive bar and live-music venue in the heart of Nottingham at Weekday Cross (formerly Percy Picklebackers). It runs live music seven nights a week with free entry and an over-18s policy, leaning into rock, garage and alternative — including three separate band sessions every Saturday afternoon and evening. A no-frills, music-first room that's become a fixture of the city's grassroots gig circuit.
Nottingham · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 2 Nov 202619:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
03:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)
NottinghamGetting there
13-15 Weekday Cross,
Nottingham NG1 2GB
Nottingham NG1 2GB
The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
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
NottinghamAbout the night
Billy Bootleggers (formerly Percy Picklebackers) runs The Kind of Open Mic Show every Sunday in its American-style dive bar on Weekday Cross. Doors open from 4pm and the show kicks off at 7pm, hosted by Myles Knight — get up and have a go, or just relax with a drink and enjoy the stage. Entry is free, there's a PA on the stage, and the place stays open late into the early hours.
Billy Bootleggers is an American-style dive bar and live-music venue in the heart of Nottingham at Weekday Cross (formerly Percy Picklebackers). It runs live music seven nights a week with free entry and an over-18s policy, leaning into rock, garage and alternative — including three separate band sessions every Saturday afternoon and evening. A no-frills, music-first room that's become a fixture of the city's grassroots gig circuit.
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Nottingham · Every Sunday
Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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- No fee
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Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) Open Mic — Quick Facts
Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) Open Mic runs on Sundays at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) in Nottingham, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 2 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 19:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:00Starts in 2d 11h 20m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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About This Open Mic
Billy Bootleggers (formerly Percy Picklebackers) runs The Kind of Open Mic Show every Sunday in its American-style dive bar on Weekday Cross. Doors open from 4pm and the show kicks off at 7pm, hosted by Myles Knight — get up and have a go, or just relax with a drink and enjoy the stage. Entry is free, there's a PA on the stage, and the place stays open late into the early hours.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:00Starts in 2d 11h 20m
Kick-off19:00Every Sunday
Venue closes03:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)
13-15 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB
Address13-15 Weekday Cross
AreaNottingham
PostcodeNG1 2GB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) is in Nottingham — use NG1 2GB 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
The Beeston Social, The Brown Cow, Hole In The Wall and Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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13-15 Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Nottingham regulars across the Nottingham open mic scene. Nottingham open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NG1 2GB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)
The gigs coming up at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
NOV
13
MFC Chicken - Live @ Billy's (Nottingham)
Nottingham
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- GenreRock
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NOV
13
The Goodness - Friday Nights @ Billy's
Nottingham
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NOV
14
Delta Chrome- Live @ Billy's
Nottingham
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreBlues
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NOV
14
Twisted System + LA Vyper
Nottingham
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreMetal, Tribute Act
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NOV
14
Midnight Shift Rockabilly Trio - Live @ Billy's
Nottingham
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- GenreRock
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NOV
17
Ruby Tuesday - LIVE ft. Oil, Red Afternoon + MORE!
Nottingham
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NOV
20
The Early Years + Sennen
Nottingham
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NOV
20
Blind Pig Gang - Live @ Billy's
Nottingham
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreBlues
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NOV
13
MFC Chicken - Live @ Billy's (Nottingham)
Nottingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock
View details›
NOV
13
The Goodness - Friday Nights @ Billy's
Nottingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
14
Delta Chrome- Live @ Billy's
Nottingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreBlues
View details›
NOV
14
Twisted System + LA Vyper
Nottingham
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- GenreMetal, Tribute Act
View details›
NOV
14
Midnight Shift Rockabilly Trio - Live @ Billy's
Nottingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock
View details›
NOV
17
Ruby Tuesday - LIVE ft. Oil, Red Afternoon + MORE!
Nottingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
20
The Early Years + Sennen
Nottingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
20
Blind Pig Gang - Live @ Billy's
Nottingham
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreBlues
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Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) open mic in brief. The Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers) open mic runs every Sunday from 19:00 (no fee listed). Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Nottingham are listed by day, for another night this week.
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09 — More Nottingham open mics
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10 — What's on at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers)
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MFC Chicken - Live @ Billy's (Nottingham)Friday, 13 November 2026
The Goodness - Friday Nights @ Billy'sFriday, 13 November 2026
Delta Chrome- Live @ Billy'sSaturday, 14 November 2026
Twisted System + LA VyperSaturday, 14 November 2026Midnight Shift Rockabilly Trio - Live @ Billy'sSaturday, 14 November 2026MFC Chicken - Live @ Billy's (Nottingham)Friday, 13 November 2026The Goodness - Friday Nights @ Billy'sFriday, 13 November 2026Delta Chrome- Live @ Billy'sSaturday, 14 November 2026Twisted System + LA VyperSaturday, 14 November 2026Midnight Shift Rockabilly Trio - Live @ Billy'sSaturday, 14 November 2026More dates at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham (formerly Percy Picklebackers): Ruby Tuesday - LIVE ft. Oil, Red Afternoon + MORE!, The Early Years + Sennen and Blind Pig Gang - Live @ Billy's.
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