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Firebug books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Firebug?

Firebug has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Leicester venues for size comparisons.

Leicester's Wednesday-night free open mic at 1 Millstone Lane, LE1 5JN — alternative music bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

Venue at a glance Firebug · Leicester

c. 200

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

Full

Backline

on stagegear

Rock

Books

originals+2 more

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Leicester's Wednesday-night free open mic at 1 Millstone Lane, LE1 5JN — alternative music bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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Capacityc. 200 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Websitefirebugbar.net

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Firebug 1 Millstone Lane
City Centre
Leicester LE1 5JN

Genres

Rock

Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

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About Firebug

Firebug is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Leicester with a standing capacity of approximately 200. 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.

Firebug books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leicester venue directory.

Firebug ‌‌‍is an alternative music bar at 1 Millstone Lane (LE1 5JN) in Leicester's Cultural Quarter, opened in summer 2004 in a Victorian former Leicester Gas Offices building and now an essential part of the city's nightlife. Its upstairs function room and yard host live music, intimate club nights, stand-up comedy, film screenings and art exhibitions, leaning rock, indie and alternative, with a full backline, PA and in-house sound. Meals, Wi-Fi and a picnic-table yard round out a venue that's long supported Leicester's grassroots and original-music scene.

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1 Millstone Lane, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 5JN

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What equipment does Firebug provide?

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 Leicester venues and filter by backline.

What genres does Firebug book?

Firebug books Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Firebug?

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What is the capacity of Firebug?

Firebug has a standing capacity of approximately 200, classed as a medium venue. See all Leicester venues for size comparisons.

Does Firebug have open mic nights?

Yes — Firebug hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Leicester Open Mic Finder.

Where is Firebug?

1 Millstone Lane, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 5JN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leicester venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Firebug?

Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Leicester vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.

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