The Malt Cross is a Grade II-listed Victorian music hall at 16 St James's Street in Nottingham city centre (NG1 6FG), just off Old Market Square. Originally built in 1877 and restored in 1997, it is the only Victorian music hall in the country still operating as its original design intended — providing food, drink and live music under its glazed barrel roof. A 2014 Heritage Lottery-funded restoration expanded it across six levels, opening the sandstone caves beneath for tours and adding an art gallery and a sound-recording room. Run as a social enterprise, it pairs award-winning ales and quality food with a lively arts, music and events programme.
Nottingham · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Malt Cross Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Malt Cross — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | maltcross.com |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Malt Cross
NottinghamGetting there
16 St James's St,
Nottingham NG1 6FG
Nottingham NG1 6FG
The nearest station is Old Market Square (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
Malt Cross is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Nottingham. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
16 St James's St, Nottingham NG1 6FG.
Photos
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The Malt Cross is a Grade II-listed Victorian music hall at 16 St James's Street in Nottingham city centre (NG1 6FG), just off Old Market Square. Originally built in 1877 and restored in 1997, it is the only Victorian music hall in the country still operating as its original design intended — providing food, drink and live music under its glazed barrel roof. A 2014 Heritage Lottery-funded restoration expanded it across six levels, opening the sandstone caves beneath for tours and adding an art gallery and a sound-recording room. Run as a social enterprise, it pairs award-winning ales and quality food with a lively arts, music and events programme.
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Nottingham · Every Wednesday
Malt Cross Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Malt Cross — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 17 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Malt Cross Open Mic — Quick Facts
Malt Cross Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Malt Cross in Nottingham, 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 Aug 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 09m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitemaltcross.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Malt Cross is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Nottingham. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
16 St James's St, Nottingham NG1 6FG.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 Malt Cross’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 09m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Malt Cross 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 Malt Cross
16 St James's St, Nottingham NG1 6FG
Address16 St James's St
AreaNottingham
PostcodeNG1 6FG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Old Market Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. Malt Cross is in Nottingham — use NG1 6FG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Malt Cross provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Malt Cross provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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16 St James's St, Nottingham NG1 6FG.
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The nearest station is Old Market Square (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NG1 6FG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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