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Portland House

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Portland House books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

City Centre's sunday-night free open mic at Portland House — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 6:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

Venue at a glance Portland House · Sheffield

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City Centre's sunday-night free open mic at Portland House — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 6:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.

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Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Websiteportlandhousesheffield.co.uk

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Portland House 286 Ecclesall Road
Ecclesall Road
Sheffield S11 8PE

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Singer-Songwriter

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About Portland House

Portland House is a grassroots music venue in Ecclesall Road, Sheffield. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Portland House books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Sheffield venue directory.

Portland ‌‌‍House is a small, characterful micro-bar at 286 Ecclesall Road in Sheffield, known for a tightly-curated craft-beer range, spirits and a warm, community feel in a compact space. It punches well above its size for live music: the owner built what may be Sheffield's first sofa that folds out into a stage, and it hosts an acoustic open mic most Sundays, hosted by Nate Kennedy — a relaxed, supportive, music-first night where new and seasoned songwriters are equally welcome. The bar also runs live entertainment on Tuesdays, and is a fixture of the local 'Eccyfest' street-music weekends. A vocal PA is provided; this is a singer-songwriter / acoustic room rather than a full-band backline venue, so solo acts and duos suit it best. Confirmed open and actively programming in 2026 (CAMRA Sheffield, Jan 2026).

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286 Ecclesall Road, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PE

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Sheffield venues by backline.

What genres does Portland House book?

Portland House books Acoustic, Singer-Songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Does Portland House have open mic nights?

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

Where is Portland House?

286 Ecclesall Road, Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8PE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Sheffield venues nearby.

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