The Gallimaufry

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.

This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.

The Gallimaufry runs an open mic every Monday in Gloucester Rd, Bristol, starting at **8:30pm** with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Bristol's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.bristolopenmics.com/). Sign-up opens at **8pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **15-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. Full backline is set up: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, and an in-house sound engineer at the desk. Bring your own instrument and pedals. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **8pm** at the venue. Popular mondays 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 Bristol open mics blend music, poetry and comedy in the same room — the audience is used to genre-hopping. Full bands are welcome and the backline is set up for it — most weeks see a mix of solo songwriters, duos and 4-piece bands.