The Loft in Southsea is a vibrant top-floor venue that invites a diverse range of musical talent. With a capacity of around 80, it fosters an intimate atmosphere for original acts and covers alike. Known for its free Tuesday-night open mic sessions, the venue provides essential equipment, including a PA system and guitar amp, making it a hub for local musicians at 49 St James' Street, Portsmouth.
Portsmouth · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Loft Open Mic
Southsea's Tuesday-night free open mic at 49 St James' Street, PO5 4LR — top-floor music venue, PA + guitar amp, 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 11 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 | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 80 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
| Website | theloftsouthsea.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 Loft
SouthseaGetting there
49 St James' Street,
Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 4LR
Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 4LR
The nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Southsea, PortsmouthAbout the night
The Loft is a Southsea top-floor music venue. Tuesday open mic — acoustic-leaning.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
49 St James' Street, PO5 4LR. 12 minutes from Portsmouth & Southsea Rail.
The venue
Top-floor music room. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
The Loft in Southsea is a vibrant top-floor venue that invites a diverse range of musical talent. With a capacity of around 80, it fosters an intimate atmosphere for original acts and covers alike. Known for its free Tuesday-night open mic sessions, the venue provides essential equipment, including a PA system and guitar amp, making it a hub for local musicians at 49 St James' Street, Portsmouth.
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Southsea · Every Tuesday
The Loft Open Mic
Southsea's Tuesday-night free open mic at 49 St James' Street, PO5 4LR — top-floor music venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 11 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Loft Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Loft Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Loft in Portsmouth, 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 11 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Age18+
Capacityc. 80 standing
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetheloftsouthsea.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Loft is a Southsea top-floor music venue. Tuesday open mic — acoustic-leaning.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
49 St James' Street, PO5 4LR. 12 minutes from Portsmouth & Southsea Rail.
The venue
Top-floor music room. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Loft’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
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 Loft provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Loft
49 St James' Street, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 4LR
Address49 St James' Street
AreaSouthsea, Portsmouth
PostcodePO5 4LR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Loft in Southsea, Portsmouth; PO5 4LR 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 Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Loft provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Loft provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Loft's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, 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.
49 St James' Street, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 4LR.
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The nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PO5 4LR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Loft
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