The Tin Cat is a large open-plan pub near Weymouth's quay whose origins go back to the late 17th century. It was the Golden Lion for over 300 years and was renamed after its 1980s nickname, and it now serves Jamaican-style food in Caribbean decor alongside real ale, with live music at weekends. A jam session with full backline runs on the first and third Sunday of the month from 5pm, and everyone is welcome.
Weymouth · Every other Sunday · No fee listed
Tin Cat Open Mic
Weymouth's sunday open mic. Full backline.
Kick-off 17:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 202617:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every other Sunday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
4 photosPhotos: Google
10
page views on GigXchange. Is it your night?
0 members voted to bring the venue onto GigXchange02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
0
Member votes
votes to get this venue on GigXchange
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every other SundayHow the night runs
Every other Sunday
Check the date before you goRunning order
17:00 Kick-off
20:00 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Tin Cat
WeymouthGetting there
19 St Edmund Street,
Weymouth DT4 8AR
Weymouth DT4 8AR
The nearest station is Weymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
WeymouthAbout the night
The Tin Cat on St Edmund Street, Weymouth, runs a jam session on the first and third Sunday of the month from 5pm, with full backline provided and everyone welcome. Some first-Sunday sessions are billed as a blues jam.
The Tin Cat is a large open-plan pub near Weymouth's quay whose origins go back to the late 17th century. It was the Golden Lion for over 300 years and was renamed after its 1980s nickname, and it now serves Jamaican-style food in Caribbean decor alongside real ale, with live music at weekends. A jam session with full backline runs on the first and third Sunday of the month from 5pm, and everyone is welcome.
Played here before?One tap
How was the night?
One tap. It tells the next act what to expect.
Run this room?
This night - and this page - is yours.
What you get | 01 | Correct the day, time and sign-up |
| 02 | Edit your profile and photos |
| 03 | Receive artist enquiries |
| 04 | Update backline and capacity |
Weymouth · Every other Sunday
Tin Cat Open Mic
Weymouth's sunday open mic. Full backline. Starts at 17:00.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
- Listed since
- 11 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- —
- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
Run a Weymouth open mic? List it free — reviewed before it goes live
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Tin Cat Open Mic — Quick Facts
Tin Cat Open Mic runs on Sundays (fortnightly) at Tin Cat in Weymouth, starting at 17:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Tin Cat’s venue page →
The night starts at 17:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know. We review corrections within 7 days.
NightSundayEvery other Sunday
Starts17:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
What’s on in Weymouth this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
About This Open Mic
The Tin Cat on St Edmund Street, Weymouth, runs a jam session on the first and third Sunday of the month from 5pm, with full backline provided and everyone welcome. Some first-Sunday sessions are billed as a blues jam.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Tin Cat’s Sunday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off17:00Every other Sunday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every other Sunday
Getting there
Weymouth, DT4 8AR - the map is below.
Kit
Tin Cat provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Tin Cat
19 St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AR
Address19 St Edmund Street
AreaWeymouth
PostcodeDT4 8AR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Weymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Tin Cat is in Weymouth — use DT4 8AR 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 Convivial Rabbit, The Kings Arms, The Waterloo and Sticks and Bones
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
The scene Live music in Weymouththe venues, the gigs and where it happensGet gigs How to get gigs in Weymouthpay, venues that book, how to pitchBands Find a band in Weymouthacts to book or play alongsideGigs Upcoming gigs in Weymouthevery listing, sorted by dateArtists Browse artist profilesfind acts to play or collaborate withOpen mics UK Open Mic Finderfree stage time, night by night
How much should paid gigs pay you? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. A night in the Weymouth live music scene.
Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Weymouth's Tin Cat open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Weymouth open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Tin Cat's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Weymouth open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
19 St Edmund Street, Weymouth DT4 8AR.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Weymouth regulars across the Weymouth open mic scene. Weymouth open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Weymouth (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DT4 8AR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Weymouth open mics.
Venues Near Tin Cat
No other gigs are listed at Tin Cat in the GigXchange directory yet — these are the rooms around it, their size, kit and live nights.
08 — Keep up with Weymouth
One email a week. Gigs near you.
Keep up with Weymouth
One email a week with live music near you. Free, and it keeps grassroots rooms full.
Help keep grassroots venues open in Weymouth
—A UK venue stops hosting live music every 5 days — and turning up is what keeps a room open. Get a free weekly email of gigs in Weymouth. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.
See what’s on in Weymouth over the next four weeks →
Tin Cat open mic in brief. The Tin Cat open mic runs every other Sunday from 17:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? Tin Cat’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Weymouth are listed by day, for another night this week.
Booking or playing in Weymouth? The GX Index publishes what UK gigs actually pay, by city, band size and venue type, and the GX Index reports set out the methodology and the sample behind every figure. Both are free to read and free to cite.
Keep exploring: the UK gig directory for what's coming up, the venue directory for rooms that book live music, the open mic finder for recurring stage time, and what's on across the UK this week. The blog covers pricing, contracts and getting booked, and about GigXchange explains who runs it and why. Something not right on this page? Tell us — or start on the home page.
09 — More Weymouth open mics
All ›Want paid gigs instead of open mics? See Weymouth gigs or check the going rate.
10 — Venues near Tin Cat
All ›More rooms near Tin Cat: Tom Browns, Barolo Lounge, Charlton Down Village Hall, The Duke of Cornwall, The Exchange, The Kings Arms, The Ropemakers, The Waterloo, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Weymouth Pavilion and Wool Royal British Legion.
Run Tin Cat?
Free to join. No subscription. 5% only if you want the deposit protected.
Run an open mic in Weymouth?
Add yours to the directory free. 2-minute submission, reviewed before it goes live.