The Three Tuns is a traditional locals' pub at 133 Elson Road in the Elson district of Gosport, Hampshire. It has a large main bar with a games area for darts and pool plus a smaller lounge bar used for private functions. Live music takes place occasionally on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons. There is a beer garden, sports TV and WiFi, and the pub is dog-friendly. Acts are expected to bring their own PA — there is no in-house rig.
Portsmouth · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
The Three Tuns Open Mic
Portsmouth's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 16:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Oct 202616:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
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03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
16:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
16:00 Kick-off
19:00 Last songs
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Three Tuns
PortsmouthGetting there
Portsmouth
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
PortsmouthAbout the night
The Three Tuns is a welcoming local in Portsmouth that's been revitalised under new management, with live bands and a friendly open mic. The open mic runs on the first Sunday of each month from 4pm to 7pm — an early-evening, all-ages-friendly slot to showcase local talent. It's a warm, lively room that gets packed when there's something on. Just turn up and check the notice board for sign-up.
The Three Tuns is a traditional locals' pub at 133 Elson Road in the Elson district of Gosport, Hampshire. It has a large main bar with a games area for darts and pool plus a smaller lounge bar used for private functions. Live music takes place occasionally on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons. There is a beer garden, sports TV and WiFi, and the pub is dog-friendly. Acts are expected to bring their own PA — there is no in-house rig.
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Portsmouth · Every 1st Sunday of the month
The Three Tuns Open Mic
Portsmouth's sunday open mic. Starts at 16:00.
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- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 22 Oct
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- No fee
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The Three Tuns Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Three Tuns Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Three Tuns in Portsmouth, starting at 16:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 22 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 16:00 and runs to about 19:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 16:00Starts in 23d 08h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts16:00until 19:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Three Tuns is a welcoming local in Portsmouth that's been revitalised under new management, with live bands and a friendly open mic. The open mic runs on the first Sunday of each month from 4pm to 7pm — an early-evening, all-ages-friendly slot to showcase local talent. It's a warm, lively room that gets packed when there's something on. Just turn up and check the notice board for sign-up.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Three Tuns’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 16:00Starts in 23d 08h 21m
Kick-off16:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Music ends19:00Last act finishes
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
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Find The Three Tuns
Portsmouth
AreaPortsmouth
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Getting there
The Three Tuns is in Portsmouth. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 19:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Portsmouth open mic nights for alternatives.
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