Rapscallions Southsea offers a vibrant platform for emerging talent in Portsmouth, welcoming a diverse range of music genres with a policy that embraces both originals and covers. Nestled on Osborne Road, this grassroots venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for open mic nights and local showcases. Musicians and audiences alike enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, perfect for discovering fresh sounds in Southsea.
Portsmouth · Every 1st Thursday of the month · Free
Rapscallions Southsea Open Mic
Portsmouth open mic at Rapscallions Southsea — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 3 Dec. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Aug 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every 1st Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | Free · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
21:30 Last songs
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Rapscallions Southsea
SouthseaGetting there
36 Osborne Rd, Southsea,
Portsmouth PO5 3LT
Portsmouth PO5 3LT
The nearest station is Southsea Hoverport (rail station), about 10 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
Southsea, PortsmouthAbout the night
Rapscallions is a laid-back bar on Osborne Road in Southsea, and on the first Thursday of every month it hosts a warm, welcoming open mic from 7:30pm to 9:30pm down on the Lower Deck. It's a lovely mix of regulars and first-timers — originals or covers both welcome — and if you don't play, host Ian will even play a song you request. Just turn up and have a word with Ian — names go on the list in arrival order. Free entry and a free drink for performers. Book a table if you're bringing friends as it gets busy.
Rapscallions Southsea offers a vibrant platform for emerging talent in Portsmouth, welcoming a diverse range of music genres with a policy that embraces both originals and covers. Nestled on Osborne Road, this grassroots venue features a reliable PA system, making it an ideal spot for open mic nights and local showcases. Musicians and audiences alike enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, perfect for discovering fresh sounds in Southsea.
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Southsea · Every 1st Thursday of the month
Rapscallions Southsea Open Mic
Portsmouth open mic at Rapscallions Southsea — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 19 Aug
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Rapscallions Southsea Open Mic — Quick Facts
Rapscallions Southsea Open Mic runs on the 1st Thursday of the month at Rapscallions Southsea in Portsmouth, starting at 19:30 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 verified 19 Aug 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Rapscallions Southsea’s venue page →
The night starts at 19:30 and runs to about 21:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 10 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 19:30Starts in 20d 11h 49m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
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NightThursdayEvery 1st Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 3 Dec
Starts19:30until 21:30
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 10 acts
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About This Open Mic
Rapscallions is a laid-back bar on Osborne Road in Southsea, and on the first Thursday of every month it hosts a warm, welcoming open mic from 7:30pm to 9:30pm down on the Lower Deck. It's a lovely mix of regulars and first-timers — originals or covers both welcome — and if you don't play, host Ian will even play a song you request. Just turn up and have a word with Ian — names go on the list in arrival order. Free entry and a free drink for performers. Book a table if you're bringing friends as it gets busy.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Rapscallions Southsea’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 19:30Starts in 20d 11h 49m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends21:30Last act finishes
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 10 acts
How often
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 3 Dec · Thu 7 Jan · Thu 4 Feb
Kit
Rapscallions Southsea 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 12 minutes.
Find Rapscallions Southsea
36 Osborne Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3LT
Address36 Osborne Rd, Southsea
AreaSouthsea, Portsmouth
PostcodePO5 3LT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Southsea Hoverport (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Rapscallions Southsea in Southsea, Portsmouth; PO5 3LT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Three Tuns, The Jolly Sailor Southsea, The Admiral Drake and The Barley Mow
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 21:30. Rapscallions Southsea provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Portsmouth's Rapscallions Southsea open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Portsmouth open mic nights for alternatives.
Rapscallions Southsea provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes, entry to Rapscallions Southsea's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Portsmouth open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
36 Osborne Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3LT.
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The nearest station is Southsea Hoverport (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PO5 3LT. (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. Browse other Portsmouth open mics.
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