Saltbox is a purpose-built live-music venue, bar and kitchen on Bolero Square in central Nottingham (NG1 1LY), set over three lavishly stocked bar areas with an in-house kitchen serving Nashville and southern fried chicken, plus an outdoor terrace. It runs a regularly updated What's On calendar that mixes live music with sport on multiple screens, workshops and movie nights. Recently reopened under new management, it sits a short walk from the city's main nightlife and is geared toward bands and solo acts who want a proper PA and a music-first room. Rock, indie and alternative acts feature prominently in its programming.
Nottingham · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | saltboxbar.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen
NottinghamGetting there
Bolero Square,
Nottingham NG1 1LY
Nottingham NG1 1LY
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
Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen 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
Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LY.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Saltbox is a purpose-built live-music venue, bar and kitchen on Bolero Square in central Nottingham (NG1 1LY), set over three lavishly stocked bar areas with an in-house kitchen serving Nashville and southern fried chicken, plus an outdoor terrace. It runs a regularly updated What's On calendar that mixes live music with sport on multiple screens, workshops and movie nights. Recently reopened under new management, it sits a short walk from the city's main nightlife and is geared toward bands and solo acts who want a proper PA and a music-first room. Rock, indie and alternative acts feature prominently in its programming.
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Nottingham · Every Sunday
Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen Open Mic
Nottingham open mic at Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen Open Mic — Quick Facts
Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen Open Mic runs on Sundays at Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen in Nottingham, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 23 Aug 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 20m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitesaltboxbar.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen 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
Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LY.
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 20m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Slots10minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 10 minutes.
Find Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen
Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LY
AddressBolero Square
AreaNottingham
PostcodeNG1 1LY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen in Nottingham; NG1 1LY 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 Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Nottingham's Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Nottingham open mic nights for alternatives.
Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen'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.
Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LY.
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 1LY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Nottingham open mics.
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10 — What's on at Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen
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An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30sSaturday, 23 January 2027
Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute)Friday, 5 March 2027
Definitely OasisSaturday, 6 March 2027
Mosh Spice (Spice Girls Metal Tribute)Saturday, 22 May 2027Abbageddon (Abba Metal Tribute)Sunday, 19 December 2027An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30sSaturday, 23 January 2027Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute)Friday, 5 March 2027Definitely OasisSaturday, 6 March 2027Mosh Spice (Spice Girls Metal Tribute)Saturday, 22 May 2027Abbageddon (Abba Metal Tribute)Sunday, 19 December 2027Rooms near Saltbox - Live Music, Bar & Kitchen: Barley Twist, Cross Keys - Nottingham, Das Kino, George Street WMC, Hand & Heart, Hole In The Wall, Jamcafé, Katie O'Brien's, Lillie Langtry Nottingham, Malt Cross, Mansfield Palace Theatre Bar and Nottingham Writers' Studio.
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