Nottingham Playhouse is a live music venue in Nottingham, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Nottingham Playhouse provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Nottingham · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Nottingham Playhouse Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Nottingham Playhouse — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 4 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| 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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Listed in the Nottingham open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Nottingham Playhouse
NottinghamGetting there
Wellington Circus,
Nottingham NG1 5AF
Nottingham NG1 5AF
The nearest station is Royal Centre (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
Nottingham Playhouse 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
Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Nottingham Playhouse is a live music venue in Nottingham, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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Nottingham · Every Wednesday
Nottingham Playhouse Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Nottingham Playhouse — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Nottingham Playhouse · Nottingham
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Apr 2026
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Nottingham Playhouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
Nottingham open mic at Nottingham Playhouse — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 4 Nov
Starts20:00start time
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 4 Nov · 20:00Started
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Websitenottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
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About This Open Mic
Nottingham Playhouse 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
Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Nottingham Playhouse’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find Nottingham Playhouse
Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF
AddressWellington Circus
AreaNottingham
PostcodeNG1 5AF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Royal Centre (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Nottingham Playhouse in Nottingham; NG1 5AF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Nottingham Playhouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people want to know before Nottingham's Nottingham Playhouse open mic.
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Nottingham Playhouse provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Nottingham Playhouse's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Nottingham open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF.
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 Royal Centre (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NG1 5AF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near Nottingham Playhouse
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