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The Alma

Russell Court's sunday-night free open mic at The Alma — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week, house PA. Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, Folk.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Here is The Alma in Russell Court, Cambridge at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books singer-songwriter, acoustic and folk acts.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
TodayClosed	12:00–00:00Opens in 4h 23m 18s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Singer-songwriter · Acoustic · Folk

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Everything about The Alma that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books singer-songwriter, acoustic and folk acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Sun
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	Singer-songwriterAcousticFolk
Website	thealmacambridge.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find The Alma

Russell Court

Getting there

You will find The Alma at 26 Russell Court, Cambridge, CB2 1HW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Cambridge venue directory.

26 Russell Court,
Cambridge CB2 1HW

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The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery 3rd Sunday of the month19:30 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Alma publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	12:00–00:00
Tue	12:00–00:00
Wed	12:00–00:00
Thu	12:00–00:00
FriToday	12:00–00:00
Sat	12:00–00:00
Sun	12:00–00:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

The Alma has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Russell Court, Cambridge

About The Alma

Here is the story of The Alma in Russell Court, Cambridge so far. It books singer-songwriter, acoustic and folk acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

The Alma is a grassroots music venue in Russell Court, Cambridge. It books Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, Folk.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Alma is a much-loved former brewery-tap pub at 26 Russell Court, just off Hills Road near Cambridge city centre, and it's the long-running home of the Songsmith Sessions — a singer-songwriter open mic on the third Sunday of each month from 7:30pm, presented by Ezio Lunedei and compered by Tom Dalpra. Entry is always free. The sessions have run since 2011 and focus on acoustic and electro-acoustic performance — original material very much welcome. There's a house PA, so the standing advice is "just bring your instrument and plug in and play". The Alma is also a proper local: six well-kept real ales, a good pub menu, free wi-fi, a Thursday quiz, and three big screens for the football and rugby. Call 01223 316722 to confirm the next Songsmith date.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Alma on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every 3rd Sunday of the month - 19:30 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Cambridge gig directory.

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09 — Cambridge league

Next 30 days

The Cambridge league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#18

of 31
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Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

01	Cambridge Corn Exchange	9 gigs
02	The Junction up1	3 gigs
03	MASH down1	1 gig
04	Arts Club Cambridge	0 gigs
05	Audley End	0 gigs
06	Bar -OH	0 gigs
07	Boathouse	0 gigs
08	d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger	0 gigs
09	Earls of Beaconsfield	0 gigs
10	Golden Hind	0 gigs

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Q: What genres does The Alma book?

The Alma books Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, Folk. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Russell Court's sunday-night free open mic at The Alma — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

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Capacity: 1 night
Live music: 12:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Singer-songwriter
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 12:00–00:00
Tue 12:00–00:00
Wed 12:00–00:00
Thu 12:00–00:00
FriToday 12:00–00:00
Sat 12:00–00:00
SunLive 12:00–00:00

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The Alma — Quick Facts

Russell Court's sunday-night free open mic at The Alma — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages. Here are the key facts on The Alma at a glance.

Venue status Last verified 04 Jun 2026

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Today12:00–00:00Opens in 4h 23m 18s

Directory statusVerified open

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Websitethealmacambridge.co.uk

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Live music1night a weekSun · from 19:30

BacklinePAPA providedThe Alma provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksSinger-songwriter+2 moreGenres listed by the venue

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The Alma this week

Mon 12:00–00:00

Tue 12:00–00:00

Wed 12:00–00:00

Thu 12:00–00:00

Fri· today 12:00–00:00

Sat 12:00–00:00

Sun 12:00–00:00 Live music

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Inside The Alma

The Alma has an in-house PA for visiting acts. It has live music 1 night a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About The Alma

The Alma is a grassroots music venue in Russell Court, Cambridge. The Alma provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

The Alma books Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, Folk acts. This listing is part of the Cambridge venue directory.

Listing notes

Live nights

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Nights The Alma usually has live music — typical start 19:30

What to know

The Alma usually has live music on Sun, starting around 19:30. Singer-songwriter is the first genre on its list. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. The Alma isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

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Find The Alma

You will find The Alma at 26 Russell Court, Cambridge, CB2 1HW. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Cambridge venue directory.

Address26 Russell Court

AreaRussell Court, Cambridge

PostcodeCB2 1HW

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Getting there

The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Alma is in Russell Court, Cambridge — use CB2 1HW for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Cambridge this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Cambridge this weekend.

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The Cambridge League

The Alma is #18 of 31 Cambridge venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 – Cambridge Corn Exchange 9 gigs
#2 ▲1 The Junction 3 gigs
#3 ▼1 MASH 1 gig
#4 – Arts Club Cambridge 0 gigs
#5 – Audley End 0 gigs
#6 – Bar -OH 0 gigs
#7 – Boathouse 0 gigs
#8 – d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger 0 gigs
#9 – Earls of Beaconsfield 0 gigs
#10 – Golden Hind 0 gigs

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What equipment does The Alma provide?

The Alma provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Cambridge venue directory.

What genres does The Alma book?

The Alma books Singer-songwriter, Acoustic, Folk. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Alma?

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Does The Alma have open mic nights?

Yes — The Alma hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is The Alma?

26 Russell Court, Cambridge, CB2 1HW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cambridge venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Alma?

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What's the nearest station to The Alma?

The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CB2 1HW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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The Alma in brief. Set in Russell Court, Cambridge, The Alma is a live music room that books singer-songwriter, acoustic and folk. Live music is most often on Sundays, usually from 19:30. It also hosts an open mic (every 3rd Sunday of the month). Nearby rooms: The Blue Moon, The Cambridge Brew House and The Elm Tree - or browse the full Cambridge venue directory.

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The Alma

The Alma — Quick Facts

The Alma this week

Inside The Alma

Find The Alma

What's On at The Alma

The Cambridge League

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Venues Near The Alma

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