Portland House

About Portland House

Portland House is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Sheffield. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Sheffield venue directory.

Portland House runs an open mic every Sunday in City Centre, Sheffield, starting at **7pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **sunday weekly**. It's one of Sheffield's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.thecourieronline.co.uk/a-guide-to-open-mic-nights-in-newcastle/). Sign-up opens at **6:30pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **15-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **6:30pm** at the venue. Popular sundays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in. ### What to expect Sheffield open-mic nights are part of the wider grassroots music ecosystem — DIY, supportive, music-first. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Sunday weekly" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.