Suburbia is billed as Southampton's most eclectic nightclub and grassroots live-music venue, at 27-29 Onslow Road (SO14 0JD). It opened in April 2017 in the former Lennons site and has since become a hub for emerging and local talent — from indie gigs and punk rock to techno and drum & bass. It hosts weekly open-mic nights showcasing the city's musicians, and runs the notable 'Heavy Jams' on the last Sunday of each month — an all-genres heavy-metal jam with full house backline and instruments provided, open to performers of all skill levels. The crowd is a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. With the house backline in place, solo acts, duos and full bands can all get up and play.
Southampton · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Suburbia Open Mic
City Centre's sunday-night free open mic at Suburbia — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:00. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:00Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
19:30 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Suburbia
City CentreGetting there
29 Onslow Road,
City Centre, Southampton SO14 0JD
City Centre, Southampton SO14 0JD
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
City Centre, SouthamptonAbout the night
Suburbia runs an open mic every Sunday in City Centre, Southampton, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Southampton's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://theatticsouthampton.co.uk/pages/open-mic-nights).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7pm at the venue. Popular sundays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Southampton open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
Suburbia is billed as Southampton's most eclectic nightclub and grassroots live-music venue, at 27-29 Onslow Road (SO14 0JD). It opened in April 2017 in the former Lennons site and has since become a hub for emerging and local talent — from indie gigs and punk rock to techno and drum & bass. It hosts weekly open-mic nights showcasing the city's musicians, and runs the notable 'Heavy Jams' on the last Sunday of each month — an all-genres heavy-metal jam with full house backline and instruments provided, open to performers of all skill levels. The crowd is a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. With the house backline in place, solo acts, duos and full bands can all get up and play.
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City Centre · Every Sunday
Suburbia Open Mic
City Centre's sunday-night free open mic at Suburbia — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 26 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Suburbia Open Mic — Quick Facts
Suburbia Open Mic runs on Sundays at Suburbia in Southampton, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 26 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:00 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 15 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 53m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
Slots15minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Suburbia runs an open mic every Sunday in City Centre, Southampton, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Southampton's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://theatticsouthampton.co.uk/pages/open-mic-nights).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7pm at the venue. Popular sundays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Southampton open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
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 engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How Suburbia’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 53m
Sign-up opens19:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off19:30Every Sunday
Slots15minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Suburbia provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 15 minutes.
Find Suburbia
29 Onslow Road, City Centre, Southampton SO14 0JD
Address29 Onslow Road
AreaCity Centre, Southampton
PostcodeSO14 0JD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find Suburbia in City Centre, Southampton; SO14 0JD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Scholars Arms, Bishop on the Bridge, George and Dragon and The Rockstone
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Be there by 19:00 to put your name down. Suburbia provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Southampton's Suburbia open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southampton open mic nights for alternatives.
Suburbia provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Suburbia's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Southampton open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
29 Onslow Road, City Centre, Southampton SO14 0JD.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Southampton regulars across the Southampton open mic scene. Southampton open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SO14 0JD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Southampton open mics.
What’s On at Suburbia
The gigs coming up at Suburbia besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
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14
TuffAF Presents: Compounds
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Wormrot + Support
Southampton
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NOV
26
The Crawling
Southampton
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NOV
28
Soton Slamdown: UK-Invsasion
Southampton
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NOV
28
The Dekkertones
Southampton
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- GenreDJ / Electronic, Ska
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NOV
29
Heavy Jams: Linkin Park Hybrid Theory Playthrough
Southampton
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- AgeAll ages
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DEC
5
MC Devvo 20th Anniversary Show
Southampton
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- AgeAll ages
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DEC
19
Suburbia Presents: Blink Daze Alternative XMAS Party
Southampton
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock
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NOV
14
TuffAF Presents: Compounds
Southampton
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
21
Wormrot + Support
Southampton
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
26
The Crawling
Southampton
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
28
Soton Slamdown: UK-Invsasion
Southampton
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
NOV
28
The Dekkertones
Southampton
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- GenreDJ / Electronic, Ska
View details›
NOV
29
Heavy Jams: Linkin Park Hybrid Theory Playthrough
Southampton
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
5
MC Devvo 20th Anniversary Show
Southampton
- Entry—
- TicketsAvailable
- AgeAll ages
- Genre—
View details›
DEC
19
Suburbia Presents: Blink Daze Alternative XMAS Party
Southampton
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAlternative Rock
View details›
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Suburbia open mic in brief. The Suburbia open mic runs every Sunday from 19:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:00 and slots run about 15 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Suburbia’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Southampton are listed by day, for another night this week.
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09 — More Southampton open mics
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10 — What's on at Suburbia
All ›
TuffAF Presents: CompoundsSaturday, 14 November 2026
Wormrot + SupportSaturday, 21 November 2026
The CrawlingThursday, 26 November 2026
Soton Slamdown: UK-InvsasionSaturday, 28 November 2026The DekkertonesSaturday, 28 November 2026TuffAF Presents: CompoundsSaturday, 14 November 2026Wormrot + SupportSaturday, 21 November 2026The CrawlingThursday, 26 November 2026Soton Slamdown: UK-InvsasionSaturday, 28 November 2026The DekkertonesSaturday, 28 November 2026More dates at Suburbia: Heavy Jams: Linkin Park Hybrid Theory Playthrough, MC Devvo 20th Anniversary Show and Suburbia Presents: Blink Daze Alternative XMAS Party.
Rooms near Suburbia: Heartbreakers, 6 Barrels, Avon Brewery, Balkan Nightclub And Sports Bar, Bishop on the Bridge, Bitterne Royal British Legion Club, Buzz Bingo Lordshill Southampton, Crown & Anchor, Discovery Centre, Duck Inn, EngineRooms Southampton and George and Dragon.
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