The Running Horse (trading as Running Horse Live) is an iconic historic music pub at 16 Alfreton Road in the Radford / Canning Circus area of Nottingham (NG7), celebrated for its exceptional sound quality and respectful, music-focused crowd. Open primarily at weekends, it showcases local and international blues and rock bands on Friday and Saturday nights and runs an open-mic night on Thursdays, alongside a curated range of cask ales, craft beers and wines. A genuine grassroots gig room that welcomes both original acts and covers — a long-standing fixture of Nottingham's live blues and rock scene.
Radford · Every Wednesday · Free
Running Horse Live Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Running Horse Live — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Running Horse Live · Nottingham
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Running Horse Live Open Mic — Quick Facts
Nottingham open mic at Running Horse Live — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Running Horse Live16 Alfreton Rd, Radford
Radford
Nottingham NG7 3NG
Radford, Nottingham — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Running Horse Live
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Radford, Nottingham
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Nottingham open mic directory
The Night
Running Horse Live 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 Alfreton Rd, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3NG.
Photos
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What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Running Horse Live’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
Every Wednesday 10-min slots Free entry
Find Running Horse Live
16 Alfreton Rd, Radford, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3NG
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Nottingham live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Nottingham open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Nottingham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
16 Alfreton Rd, Radford, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3NG.
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