South Street Arts Centre is Reading's intimate council-run arts venue at 21 South Street, programming critically acclaimed touring theatre, music, comedy and spoken word. It runs two flexible spaces: the Main Theatre, which holds up to 210 standing (or 140 seated with a 4m stage configured for music and comedy), and the smaller MacDevitts Studio at 80 standing / 60 seated. The rooms reconfigure for cabaret, raked seating or standing gigs, giving touring and local artists a genuinely versatile platform across a wide range of genres. A long-standing fixture of Reading's live circuit, supporting both original work and covers.
Reading · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
South Street Arts Centre Open Mic
Reading open mic at South Street Arts Centre — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 25 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | whatsonreading.com |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find South Street Arts Centre
ReadingGetting there
21 South St,
Reading RG1 4QU
Reading RG1 4QU
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 15 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
ReadingAbout the night
South Street Arts Centre is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Reading. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
21 South St, Reading RG1 4QU.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
South Street Arts Centre is Reading's intimate council-run arts venue at 21 South Street, programming critically acclaimed touring theatre, music, comedy and spoken word. It runs two flexible spaces: the Main Theatre, which holds up to 210 standing (or 140 seated with a 4m stage configured for music and comedy), and the smaller MacDevitts Studio at 80 standing / 60 seated. The rooms reconfigure for cabaret, raked seating or standing gigs, giving touring and local artists a genuinely versatile platform across a wide range of genres. A long-standing fixture of Reading's live circuit, supporting both original work and covers.
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Reading · Every Wednesday
South Street Arts Centre Open Mic
Reading open mic at South Street Arts Centre — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 25 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
South Street Arts Centre Open Mic — Quick Facts
South Street Arts Centre Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at South Street Arts Centre in Reading, 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 25 Aug 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitewhatsonreading.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
South Street Arts Centre is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Reading. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
21 South St, Reading RG1 4QU.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 South Street Arts Centre’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
South Street Arts Centre provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find South Street Arts Centre
21 South St, Reading RG1 4QU
Address21 South St
AreaReading
PostcodeRG1 4QU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find South Street Arts Centre in Reading; RG1 4QU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Corn Exchange, The Rising Sun Arts Centre, The Plough and The New Inn
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. South Street Arts Centre provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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South Street Arts Centre provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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21 South St, Reading RG1 4QU.
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The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RG1 4QU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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