The Dolphin is an 1887 Victorian pub at 30 Osborne Road South in St Denys, Southampton, with eight handpumps and a serious live-music habit. Its open mic runs every Wednesday from 7:30pm, with sign-up from 7pm — and it's one of the most genre-open nights around, explicitly welcoming acoustic, rock/punk/metal, blues, folk, jazz, funk & soul, rap/hip-hop/beatbox, reggae, electronica, poetry and spoken word. It's a busy, welcoming room for everyone from first-timers to seasoned players. On the third Saturday of each month the open mic moves outdoors onto a festival stage in the beer garden, and the pub also books live bands Friday through Sunday most weeks, plus jazz and DJ nights. With its original Victorian features, full ale range and packed gig calendar, the Dolphin is a cornerstone of Southampton's grass-roots scene. Call 023 8055 0277 or email info@dolphinstdenys.co.uk to check the line-up.
Southampton · Every Wednesday · Free
Southampton's wednesday-night free open mic at The Dolphin — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:00. 15-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
St Denys, Southampton SO17 2EZ
The nearest station is St Denys (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
The Dolphin is a handsome Victorian local (built 1887) on Osborne Road South in St Denys, and it runs an open mic every Wednesday evening. The sign-up sheet goes out from 7pm, the music starts at 7:30pm and it runs till 11pm - walk-in, free entry, all welcome. Acoustic, rock, blues, folk, jazz, funk and soul all get a turn, and poetry and storytelling are welcome too. It is a proper community pub night: a warm, supportive room for songwriters and acoustic acts to try out a few numbers midweek.
The Dolphin is an 1887 Victorian pub at 30 Osborne Road South in St Denys, Southampton, with eight handpumps and a serious live-music habit. Its open mic runs every Wednesday from 7:30pm, with sign-up from 7pm — and it's one of the most genre-open nights around, explicitly welcoming acoustic, rock/punk/metal, blues, folk, jazz, funk & soul, rap/hip-hop/beatbox, reggae, electronica, poetry and spoken word. It's a busy, welcoming room for everyone from first-timers to seasoned players. On the third Saturday of each month the open mic moves outdoors onto a festival stage in the beer garden, and the pub also books live bands Friday through Sunday most weeks, plus jazz and DJ nights. With its original Victorian features, full ale range and packed gig calendar, the Dolphin is a cornerstone of Southampton's grass-roots scene. Call 023 8055 0277 or email info@dolphinstdenys.co.uk to check the line-up.
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The Dolphin Open Mic
Southampton's wednesday-night free open mic at The Dolphin — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 30 Sept
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Dolphin Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Dolphin Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Dolphin 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.
Music starts around 19:30, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 15 minutes - room for roughly 14 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
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About This Open Mic
The Dolphin is a handsome Victorian local (built 1887) on Osborne Road South in St Denys, and it runs an open mic every Wednesday evening. The sign-up sheet goes out from 7pm, the music starts at 7:30pm and it runs till 11pm - walk-in, free entry, all welcome. Acoustic, rock, blues, folk, jazz, funk and soul all get a turn, and poetry and storytelling are welcome too. It is a proper community pub night: a warm, supportive room for songwriters and acoustic acts to try out a few numbers midweek.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Dolphin’s Wednesday night runs.
Every Wednesday
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
The Dolphin provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Get there by 19:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 15 minutes.
Find The Dolphin
30 Osborne Road South, St Denys, Southampton SO17 2EZ
The nearest station is St Denys (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Dolphin in St Denys, Southampton; SO17 2EZ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Dolphin provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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The Dolphin open mic in brief. The Dolphin open mic runs every Wednesday from 19:30 (free entry); sign-up opens 19:00 and slots run about 15 minutes. The Dolphin’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Southampton are listed by day.
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