The Jolly Sailor at 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 2EU) is a welcoming family pub with stunning coastal views across Southsea Common, and a busy live-entertainment programme every weekend. Expect local Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska and Motown bands plus tribute artists, Elvis impersonators, choir performances, retro discos and Friday/Saturday karaoke. The kitchen serves hearty pub favourites — beer-battered cod and chips, homemade lasagne and Sunday roasts. Dog-friendly throughout (except during live performances), it's open Wednesday to Sunday.
Southsea · Monthly on Sundays · No fee listed
The Jolly Sailor Southsea Open Mic
Portsmouth open mic at The Jolly Sailor Southsea — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 17:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 5 Sept 202617:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Monthly on Sundays |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 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 |
| Website | thejollysailorsouthsea.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 5 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Monthly on SundaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Sundays
Check the date before you goRunning order
17:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
19:00 Last songs
22:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Jolly Sailor Southsea
SouthseaGetting there
54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth,
Southsea PO5 2EU
Southsea PO5 2EU
The nearest station is Southsea Hoverport (rail station), about 20 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
SouthseaAbout the night
The Jolly Sailor is a lively, independently run family pub on Clarence Parade on the Southsea seafront, with a big live-music programme (Ska Fam Jam, Emz All Stars, drag nights) and a 250 capacity. Its open mic is 'Open Mic & More', hosted by EMiLiYAH (aka EMZ) on selected Sundays from 5pm to 7pm: a free creative music evening for singers, musicians, performers and first-timers alike. No booking required, simply turn up and get involved, and karaoke-style lyrics go up on screen and there's a 'Magic Hat' if you want a song picked for you. The 2026 dates published by the pub are 24 May, 7 June, 26 July, 23 August and 27 September, so it runs roughly monthly rather than on a fixed Sunday. The earlier Wednesday 'Jays Broken Mic Night' no longer appears on the pub's own site (Wednesday is now curry and quiz night), so check their Facebook page before travelling for a midweek slot.
Getting there
54 Clarence Parade, Southsea PO5 2EU.
The Jolly Sailor at 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth (PO5 2EU) is a welcoming family pub with stunning coastal views across Southsea Common, and a busy live-entertainment programme every weekend. Expect local Pop, Rock, Indie, Ska and Motown bands plus tribute artists, Elvis impersonators, choir performances, retro discos and Friday/Saturday karaoke. The kitchen serves hearty pub favourites — beer-battered cod and chips, homemade lasagne and Sunday roasts. Dog-friendly throughout (except during live performances), it's open Wednesday to Sunday.
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The Jolly Sailor Southsea Open Mic
Portsmouth open mic at The Jolly Sailor Southsea — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 5 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Jolly Sailor Southsea Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Jolly Sailor Southsea Open Mic runs on Sundays (monthly) at The Jolly Sailor Southsea in Southsea, starting at 17:00 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 verified 5 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Jolly Sailor Southsea’s venue page →
Music starts around 17:00, finishing about 19:00. 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. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethejollysailorsouthsea.co.uk
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NightSundayMonthly on Sundays
Starts17:00until 19:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 10 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Jolly Sailor is a lively, independently run family pub on Clarence Parade on the Southsea seafront, with a big live-music programme (Ska Fam Jam, Emz All Stars, drag nights) and a 250 capacity. Its open mic is 'Open Mic & More', hosted by EMiLiYAH (aka EMZ) on selected Sundays from 5pm to 7pm: a free creative music evening for singers, musicians, performers and first-timers alike. No booking required, simply turn up and get involved, and karaoke-style lyrics go up on screen and there's a 'Magic Hat' if you want a song picked for you. The 2026 dates published by the pub are 24 May, 7 June, 26 July, 23 August and 27 September, so it runs roughly monthly rather than on a fixed Sunday. The earlier Wednesday 'Jays Broken Mic Night' no longer appears on the pub's own site (Wednesday is now curry and quiz night), so check their Facebook page before travelling for a midweek slot.
Getting there
54 Clarence Parade, Southsea PO5 2EU.
What's 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 The Jolly Sailor Southsea’s Sunday night runs.
Kick-off17:00Monthly on Sundays
Music ends19:00Last act finishes
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Venue closes22:30The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 10 acts
How often
Monthly on Sundays
Getting there
Southsea, PO5 2EU - the map is below.
Kit
The Jolly Sailor 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 The Jolly Sailor Southsea
54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU
Address54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth
AreaSouthsea
PostcodePO5 2EU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Southsea Hoverport (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. The Jolly Sailor Southsea is in Southsea — use PO5 2EU for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 19:00. The Jolly Sailor Southsea provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southsea open mic nights for alternatives.
The Jolly Sailor Southsea provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Jolly Sailor Southsea's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Southsea open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 2EU.
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The nearest station is Southsea Hoverport (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PO5 2EU. (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 Southsea open mics.
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