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.
Plymouth · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thejunctionplymouth.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Junction
MutleyGetting there
63 Mutley Plain,
Plymouth PL4 6JH
Plymouth PL4 6JH
The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Mutley, PlymouthAbout 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.
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.
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Mutley · Every Tuesday
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.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 10 Sept
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- No fee
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The Junction Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Junction Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Junction in Plymouth, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Sept 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Age18+
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
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Websitethejunctionplymouth.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
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.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Junction’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Junction provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Junction
63 Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6JH
Address63 Mutley Plain
AreaMutley, Plymouth
PostcodePL4 6JH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Junction is in Mutley, Plymouth — use PL4 6JH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Bar Rakuda, The Ford Inn, The Bread and Roses Free House and The Eliot Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Sign-up via the venue. See all Plymouth open mic nights.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Junction's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Plymouth open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
63 Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6JH.
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The nearest station is Plymouth (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PL4 6JH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at The Junction
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Big Lava / PETREA / wormswormsworms
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Big Lava / PETREA / wormswormsworms
Plymouth
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17
Big Lava / PETREA / wormswormsworms
Plymouth
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock
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17
Big Lava / PETREA / wormswormsworms
Plymouth
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock
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Big Lava / PETREA / wormswormsworms
Plymouth
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Big Lava / PETREA / wormswormsworms
Plymouth
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10 — What's on at The Junction
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