The Junction at 6 Mutley Plain in Plymouth's Mutley district (PL4 6LA) is an independent live-music pub with a c. 270 capacity, craft beer and spirits, and free pool and darts. It's a stalwart of Plymouth's grassroots rock, punk, metal and indie scene, putting on regular gigs from local and touring acts (bookings via Live Sound Promotions). Open into the early hours Monday to Saturday, with a full PA and in-house sound, it's a key stop for emerging bands across the South West.
Mutley · Every Tuesday · Free
The Junction Open Mic
Plymouth's Tuesday-night free open mic at 63 Mutley Plain, PL4 6JH — independent music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Junction · Plymouth
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Junction Open Mic — Quick Facts
Plymouth's Tuesday-night free open mic at 63 Mutley Plain, PL4 6JH — independent music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 150 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
The Junction63 Mutley Plain
Mutley
Plymouth PL4 6JH
Mutley, Plymouth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Full backline on stage
In-house sound engineer
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Junction
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Mutley, Plymouth
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
Full backline on stage
Part of the Plymouth open mic directory
The Night
The Junction is Plymouth's longest-running independent music venue. Tuesday open mic — full backline, full engineer.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
63 Mutley Plain, PL4 6JH. 15 minutes from Plymouth Rail. Buses 21, 81 stop on Mutley Plain.
The venue
Pub with main stage. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Junction’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Junction
63 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JH
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Plymouth 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 Plymouth open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Plymouth mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
63 Mutley Plain, Mutley, Plymouth PL4 6JH.
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