Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at **The Gallimaufry** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 8pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at **The Gallimaufry** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 8pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Gallimaufry
The Gallimaufry is a grassroots music venue in Bishopston, Bristol. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Gallimaufry books Jazz, Funk, Soul, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
The Gallimaufry is an independent restaurant, bar, live-music venue and arts space in the heart of Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol (BS7 8AL) — a genuine grassroots hub that programmes live music every night of the week, from improvised jazz and funk to acoustic sets, DJ residencies and up-and-coming Bristol bands. Its long-established open mic runs every Monday, with sign-up from 8pm and a free drink for everyone who plays — a warm, well-attended night that's a staple of the Gloucester Road circuit. The room runs on full backline (drum kit, guitar and bass amps, vocal mics) with an in-house engineer, so bands as well as solo acts and duos are welcome. Confirmed open and gigging nightly in 2026 (own site/What's On, Headfirst Bristol, Gigseekr).
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Bristol venues and filter by backline.
The Gallimaufry books Jazz, Funk, Soul, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Gallimaufry hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Bristol Open Mic Finder.
26-28 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8AL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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