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The Canalhouse

Nottingham's Thursday-night free folk open mic at 48-52 Canal Street, NG1 7EH — canalside pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

The Canalhouse — Quick Facts

Nottingham's Thursday-night free folk open mic at 48-52 Canal Street, NG1 7EH — canalside pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

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Capacity~120 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

The Canalhouse 48-52 Canal Street
City Centre
Nottingham NG1 7EH

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Canalhouse

The Canalhouse is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Nottingham with a standing capacity of approximately 120. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.

The Canalhouse in Nottingham's City Centre is a vibrant canalside pub that embraces a diverse range of music genres. With a standing capacity of around 120, it offers an intimate setting for both original compositions and cover performances. The venue hosts a popular Thursday-night free folk open mic, providing a platform for emerging artists in a welcoming atmosphere.

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48-52 Canal Street, City Centre, Nottingham, NG1 7EH

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Nottingham venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Nottingham grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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The Canalhouse has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all Nottingham venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Canalhouse hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Nottingham Open Mic Finder.
48-52 Canal Street, City Centre, Nottingham, NG1 7EH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nottingham venues nearby.
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