The Cellar is a live music venue in City Centre, Southampton, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Cellar provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Southampton · Every Monday · No fee listed
The Cellar Open Mic
Southampton's Monday-night free open mic at 5-7 East Street, SO14 3HE — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
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Listed in the Southampton open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thecellarsouthampton.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Cellar
City CentreGetting there
5-7 East Street,
City Centre, Southampton SO14 3HE
City Centre, Southampton SO14 3HE
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
City Centre, SouthamptonAbout the night
The Cellar is a Southampton basement music venue. Monday open mic uses the main stage.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
5-7 East Street, SO14 3HE. 8 minutes from Southampton Central.
The venue
Basement venue. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
The Cellar is a live music venue in Southampton, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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City Centre · Every Monday
The Cellar Open Mic
Southampton's Monday-night free open mic at 5-7 East Street, SO14 3HE — basement music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Cellar Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cellar Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Cellar in Southampton, 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 1 Sept 2026
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The night Every Monday
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 20m
Age18+
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Websitethecellarsouthampton.co.uk
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Cellar is a Southampton basement music venue. Monday open mic uses the main stage.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
5-7 East Street, SO14 3HE. 8 minutes from Southampton Central.
The venue
Basement venue. 18+. Capacity c. 150.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Cellar’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
The Cellar provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Cellar
5-7 East Street, City Centre, Southampton SO14 3HE
Address5-7 East Street
AreaCity Centre, Southampton
PostcodeSO14 3HE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Cellar is in City Centre, Southampton — use SO14 3HE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Scholars Arms, Bishop on the Bridge, George and Dragon and Suburbia
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Sign-up via the venue. See all Southampton open mic nights.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Cellar'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.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
5-7 East Street, City Centre, Southampton SO14 3HE.
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The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SO14 3HE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Cellar
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