The Shooting Star is an award-winning cocktail bar and music venue at 40-42 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton (SO14 0JR), firmly geared to Bevois Valley's night-time music trade. Expect frequent live DJs and occasional bands — it's home to the likes of legendary DJ Hammy, Gary 'oke Myles, Dear Catastrophe Radio, Aggro-Culture and The Vintage Alternative, with alternative DJs every Friday and Saturday. It runs late (until 2am Friday and Saturday) with a £2 entry after 10pm on selected nights, and offers six pool tables, a big beer garden and its famous 'Hobbit' cocktails.
Southampton · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Shooting Star Open Mic
Southampton open mic at The Shooting Star — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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 18 Sept 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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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
03:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Shooting Star
SouthamptonGetting there
40-42 Bevois Valley Rd,
Southampton SO14 0JR
Southampton SO14 0JR
The nearest station is St Denys (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
SouthamptonAbout the night
The Shooting Star is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Southampton. 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
40-42 Bevois Valley Rd, Southampton SO14 0JR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Shooting Star is an award-winning cocktail bar and music venue at 40-42 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton (SO14 0JR), firmly geared to Bevois Valley's night-time music trade. Expect frequent live DJs and occasional bands — it's home to the likes of legendary DJ Hammy, Gary 'oke Myles, Dear Catastrophe Radio, Aggro-Culture and The Vintage Alternative, with alternative DJs every Friday and Saturday. It runs late (until 2am Friday and Saturday) with a £2 entry after 10pm on selected nights, and offers six pool tables, a big beer garden and its famous 'Hobbit' cocktails.
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Southampton · Every Wednesday
The Shooting Star Open Mic
Southampton open mic at The Shooting Star — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 18 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Shooting Star Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Shooting Star Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Shooting Star 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 18 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 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 11m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
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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
The Shooting Star is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Southampton. 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
40-42 Bevois Valley Rd, Southampton SO14 0JR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
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 engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Shooting Star’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 11m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes03:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Shooting Star provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Shooting Star
40-42 Bevois Valley Rd, Southampton SO14 0JR
Address40-42 Bevois Valley Rd
AreaSouthampton
PostcodeSO14 0JR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is St Denys (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Shooting Star in Southampton; SO14 0JR 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 Suburbia
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Shooting Star provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Shooting Star provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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40-42 Bevois Valley Rd, Southampton SO14 0JR.
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The nearest station is St Denys (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SO14 0JR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Shooting Star
All ›More rooms near The Shooting Star: Oasis Bar, Salisbury Arts Centre, Shenanigans, The Arc Winchester, The Hobbit Pub, The Railway Inn, The Scholars Arms, The Social, The Stile Inn, The William Walker and Winchester Gate.
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