The Bierkeller — Quick Facts
City Centre's thursday-night free open mic at **The Bierkeller** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
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The Bierkeller
13 Friar Lane
City Centre
Nottingham NG1 6DA
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About The Bierkeller
The Bierkeller is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Nottingham with a standing capacity of approximately 400. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.
The Bierkeller runs an open mic every Thursday in City Centre, Nottingham, starting at **8pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **popular thursday**. It's one of Nottingham's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://thebierkeller.com/nottingham-open-mic-nights-the-best-in-town/). Sign-up opens at **7:30pm** 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 **7:30pm** at the venue. Popular thursdays 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 Nottingham 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 "Popular Thursday" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
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13 Friar Lane, City Centre, Nottingham, NG1 6DA