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Southsea's sunday-night free open mic at **The Admiral Drake** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
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The Admiral Drake
8 Kingston Crescent
North End
Portsmouth PO2 8DH
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About The Admiral Drake
The Admiral Drake is a grassroots music venue in North End, Portsmouth. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
This listing is part of the Portsmouth venue directory.
The Admiral Drake runs an open mic every Sunday in Southsea, Portsmouth, starting at **7:30pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **alleycats — 2nd & last sun**. It's one of Portsmouth's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Portsmouth/). Sign-up opens at **7pm** 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 **7pm** 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 Portsmouth open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Alleycats — 2nd & last Sun" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
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8 Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 8DH