The Met Lounge in Central London offers a unique platform for emerging artists, fostering a vibrant community around acoustic, reggae, and ska music. With a BYO sound system policy, musicians can bring their own equipment, encouraging a DIY ethos. The venue embraces both original compositions and covers, making it an inclusive space for diverse talents to showcase their work.
Peterborough · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Met Lounge Open Mic
City Centre's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 2 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | musicliveeast.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Ticket listing |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Met Lounge
City CentreGetting there
59 Bridge Street,
City Centre, Peterborough PE1 1HA
City Centre, Peterborough PE1 1HA
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
City Centre, PeterboroughAbout the night
The Met Lounge on Bridge Street, Peterborough hosts a free open mic every Wednesday from 7.30pm — one of the city centre staples.
The Met Lounge in Central London offers a unique platform for emerging artists, fostering a vibrant community around acoustic, reggae, and ska music. With a BYO sound system policy, musicians can bring their own equipment, encouraging a DIY ethos. The venue embraces both original compositions and covers, making it an inclusive space for diverse talents to showcase their work.
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City Centre · Every Wednesday
The Met Lounge Open Mic
City Centre's wednesday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 2 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Met Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Met Lounge Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Met Lounge in Peterborough, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 2 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Met Lounge’s venue page →
The night Every Wednesday
Music starts around 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 52m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitemusicliveeast.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Met Lounge on Bridge Street, Peterborough hosts a free open mic every Wednesday from 7.30pm — one of the city centre staples.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Met Lounge’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 52m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every Wednesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Met Lounge
59 Bridge Street, City Centre, Peterborough PE1 1HA
Address59 Bridge Street
AreaCity Centre, Peterborough
PostcodePE1 1HA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Met Lounge in City Centre, Peterborough; PE1 1HA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, The Brewery Tap, The Duck and Drake and The Boat Inn
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Peterborough open mic nights for alternatives.
The Met Lounge has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Met Lounge's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Peterborough open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
59 Bridge Street, City Centre, Peterborough PE1 1HA.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Peterborough regulars across the Peterborough open mic scene. Peterborough open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PE1 1HA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, 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 Peterborough open mics.
What’s On at The Met Lounge
The gigs coming up at The Met Lounge besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
NOV
13
Vigilantes + special guests Iona Sky & Wounded Newt
Peterborough
- Entry—
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Indie Rock
View details›
NOV
20
Courtney Hadwin + special guests Muddibrooke
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
21
Austin Gold + Bon Rogers Band
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
27
Look Mum No Computer - Hometown show!!
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreSynth Pop, DJ / Electronic
View details›
NOV
28
'Blondish' - The Ultimate Tribute show to Blondie + Aunt Spiker
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreTribute Act
View details›
DEC
4
Dead Reynolds/ We Three Kings/ Attic Theory/ Fizzy Cherry
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
View details›
DEC
5
Battle of the Tributes - Limped Bizkit v The Foo Fighterz
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Tribute Act
View details›
DEC
11
Death of Guitar Pop + special guests
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreIndie Rock, Pop, Ska
View details›
NOV
13
Vigilantes + special guests Iona Sky & Wounded Newt
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Indie Rock
View details›
NOV
20
Courtney Hadwin + special guests Muddibrooke
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
21
Austin Gold + Bon Rogers Band
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
27
Look Mum No Computer - Hometown show!!
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreSynth Pop, DJ / Electronic
View details›
NOV
28
'Blondish' - The Ultimate Tribute show to Blondie + Aunt Spiker
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreTribute Act
View details›
DEC
4
Dead Reynolds/ We Three Kings/ Attic Theory/ Fizzy Cherry
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
View details›
DEC
5
Battle of the Tributes - Limped Bizkit v The Foo Fighterz
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Tribute Act
View details›
DEC
11
Death of Guitar Pop + special guests
Peterborough
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreIndie Rock, Pop, Ska
View details›
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The Met Lounge open mic in brief. The Met Lounge open mic runs every Wednesday from 19:30 (no fee listed). The Met Lounge’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Peterborough are listed by day, for another night this week.
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09 — More Peterborough open mics
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10 — What's on at The Met Lounge
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Vigilantes + special guests Iona Sky & Wounded NewtFriday, 13 November 2026
Courtney Hadwin + special guests MuddibrookeFriday, 20 November 2026
Austin Gold + Bon Rogers BandSaturday, 21 November 2026
Look Mum No Computer - Hometown show!!Friday, 27 November 2026'Blondish' - The Ultimate Tribute show to Blondie + Aunt SpikerSaturday, 28 November 2026Vigilantes + special guests Iona Sky & Wounded NewtFriday, 13 November 2026Courtney Hadwin + special guests MuddibrookeFriday, 20 November 2026Austin Gold + Bon Rogers BandSaturday, 21 November 2026Look Mum No Computer - Hometown show!!Friday, 27 November 2026'Blondish' - The Ultimate Tribute show to Blondie + Aunt SpikerSaturday, 28 November 2026More dates at The Met Lounge: Dead Reynolds/ We Three Kings/ Attic Theory/ Fizzy Cherry, Battle of the Tributes - Limped Bizkit v The Foo Fighterz and Death of Guitar Pop + special guests.
Rooms near The Met Lounge: Charters Bar, Queen's Head, The Brewery Tap, 33 1/3 Bar And Performing Arts Venue, Bijou, Embassy, Flares And Red Room Peterborough, Falcon Hotel, Here We Aren't, Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, New Theatre Peterborough, Stamford Arts Centre and The Boat Inn.
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