The Scholars Arms is a family-friendly Greene King pub at 166 Above Bar Street in the heart of Southampton (SO14 7DU), drawing students, locals and sports fans with hearty food, drinks and games. Music is a fixture of the week: live music every Friday night from 9pm, a live DJ every Saturday from 9pm, and a free Open Mic Night every Sunday from 7pm — all free entry. Beyond the regular slots it runs acoustic garden sets and the 'Untapped' music competition. The pub also offers a pool table, quiz and fruit machines, two 16-foot shuffleboard tables and live sport on the TVs.
Southampton · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Scholars Arms Open Mic
Southampton open mic at The Scholars Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Sept 202619:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | greeneking.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Scholars Arms
SouthamptonGetting there
166 Above Bar St,
Southampton SO14 7DU
Southampton SO14 7DU
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 10 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
SouthamptonAbout the night
The Scholars Arms is a lively Greene King pub right on Above Bar Street in the centre of Southampton, with pool, shuffleboard and a busy weekend of entertainment. Its open mic runs every Sunday from 7pm, free to play, and the music carries through the week with live bands every Friday from 9pm and a DJ every Saturday from 9pm. It's a relaxed, central spot to grab a slot — just turn up and put your name down.
The Scholars Arms is a family-friendly Greene King pub at 166 Above Bar Street in the heart of Southampton (SO14 7DU), drawing students, locals and sports fans with hearty food, drinks and games. Music is a fixture of the week: live music every Friday night from 9pm, a live DJ every Saturday from 9pm, and a free Open Mic Night every Sunday from 7pm — all free entry. Beyond the regular slots it runs acoustic garden sets and the 'Untapped' music competition. The pub also offers a pool table, quiz and fruit machines, two 16-foot shuffleboard tables and live sport on the TVs.
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Southampton · Every Sunday
The Scholars Arms Open Mic
Southampton open mic at The Scholars Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 13 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Scholars Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Scholars Arms Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Scholars Arms in Southampton, starting at 19:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 13 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 19:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:00Starts in 2d 11h 20m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitegreeneking.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Scholars Arms is a lively Greene King pub right on Above Bar Street in the centre of Southampton, with pool, shuffleboard and a busy weekend of entertainment. Its open mic runs every Sunday from 7pm, free to play, and the music carries through the week with live bands every Friday from 9pm and a DJ every Saturday from 9pm. It's a relaxed, central spot to grab a slot — just turn up and put your name down.
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 The Scholars Arms’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:00Starts in 2d 11h 20m
Kick-off19:00Every Sunday
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Scholars Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find The Scholars Arms
166 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU
Address166 Above Bar St
AreaSouthampton
PostcodeSO14 7DU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Scholars Arms in Southampton; SO14 7DU 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 Sunday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Scholars Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southampton open mic nights for alternatives.
The Scholars Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Scholars Arms'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.
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166 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DU.
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The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SO14 7DU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Southampton open mics.
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The Scholars Arms open mic in brief. The Scholars Arms open mic runs every Sunday from 19:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Scholars Arms’ 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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