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What's On in Hereford

Q: What live music is on in Hereford over the next four weeks?

We currently list 1 gig in Hereford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 1 venue. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Hereford gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: Which Hereford venues have the most on?

Right now: The Victory. In total we track 22 grassroots venues in Hereford, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Hereford venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in Hereford?

Hereford has 19 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Hereford open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in Hereford over the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. 1 gig listed in Hereford over the next 28 days across 1 venue. In total we track 22 grassroots venues and 19 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Hereford gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for Hereford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept.

Saturday: 1 gig
Most listed genres: Metal (1)
Imported daily from Ticketmaster, Skiddle and direct submissions

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1 different Hereford venues have something on in the next 28 days.

The Victory — 1 gig
21 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

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19 regular open mic nights running in Hereford. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Updated daily · 1 gigs in Hereford over the next four weeks

Last updated: 14 August 2026

Support grassroots music in Hereford

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Hereford still has 22 of them.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 1 gig across Hereford over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 22 grassroots venues and 19 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Hereford listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in Hereford

Every grassroots gig we hold for Hereford in the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. Updated daily.

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Heavy-Ford: Heavy Metal is Back in Hereford!

The Victory·Central, Hereford

Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 18:00–23:45

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GenreMetal

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Venues in Hereford

Where live music actually happens in Hereford.

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Abergavenny Borough Theatre

Abergavenny › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in Abergavenny

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Grassroots live music championing original acts in Hereford

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17th-century Ross-on-Wye local with regular live music

Backline2 of 7

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2 vocal mics
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–22:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

16th-century Bromyard inn with Tuesday music and folk nights

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City centre bar with regular live music nights.

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Mon13:00–01:00
Tue13:00–01:00
Wed13:00–01:00
Thu13:00–03:00
Fri13:00–03:00
Sat12:00–03:00
SunClosed

Sunday lunchtime jazz and open mic in a Grade II listed heritage pub

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2 vocal mics
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Mon10:00–23:00
Tue10:00–23:00
Wed10:00–23:00
Thu10:00–23:00
Fri10:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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Ludlow Assembly Rooms

Ludlow › Ludlow market square★★★★★ (—)

Arts venue with Motown, tributes and film.

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Mon10:00–20:00
Tue10:00–20:00
Wed10:00–20:00
Thu10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–20:00
Sat10:00–20:00
SunClosed

Ludlow › Ludlow (50m north of Ludlow Station)★★★★★ (—)

Ludlow brewery taproom in a restored 1857 railway shed — live music, comedy and events

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Mon11:00–17:00
Tue11:00–17:00
Wed11:00–17:00
Thu11:00–17:00
Fri11:00–18:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun12:00–17:00

Great Malvern★★★★★ (—)

Weekly open mic and live music at a 17th-century Great Malvern local

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Mon12:00–22:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–00:00
Thu12:00–22:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Shobdon Airfield EGBS

Leominster › Shobdon★★★★★ (—)

Aero club with DJ and electronic events.

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A grassroots music venue in Hereford.

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Ross-on-Wye local with a monthly open mic

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Mon11:00–22:00
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Sun12:00–22:00

Independent arts centre in a converted 1752 chapel hosting live music and events

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2 vocal mics
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MonClosed
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Thu10:30–22:00
Fri10:30–23:00
Sat10:30–00:00
Sun10:30–15:00

Hereford's oldest pub with a Sunday open mic

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Hereford › Hereford city centre★★★★★ (—)

Hereford live music venue.

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Intimate late-night cocktail bar with open mic and weekend DJs

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Great Malvern bar & club with regular live music nights

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A relaxed country pub with regular live music near Hereford

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Mon12:00–23:00
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Fri12:00–23:00
Sat09:00–23:00
Sun12:00–23:00

Malvern's oldest pub with a weekly acoustic session and weekend live music

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Ross-on-Wye › Peterstow★★★★★ (—)

Cider-farm pub at Peterstow with live music, open mic and singalongs

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Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
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Mon12:00–21:00
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Thu12:00–22:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Brecon › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Mid-size folk and live music venue in Brecon

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Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
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Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

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West Malvern Social Club

West Malvern★★★★★ (—)

A not-for-profit community club with one of the area's best-loved open mic nights

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Open mics in Hereford

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

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Red Lion

4 St Anns Road, WR14, Great Malvern

Starts 20:30

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PAProvided
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Open tomusic

Town Centre, Abergavenny

Starts 19:30

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

City Centre, Hereford

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

City Centre, Hereford

Starts 20:00

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic

Linton, HR9 7RY, Ross-on-Wye

Starts 21:00

Sign-up21:00
Slots15 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
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Open tomusic

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West Malvern Social Club

145 West Malvern Road, WR14 4AY, West Malvern

Starts 21:30

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EntryFree
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open tomusic

Town Centre, Hereford

Starts 20:15

Sign-up19:30
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
Backline—
Open tomusic, poetry, comedy

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What's on in Hereford — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Hereford, answered with this week's live data.

What live music is on in Hereford over the next four weeks?

We currently list 1 gig in Hereford between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, across 1 venue. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Hereford gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in Hereford?

None of the Hereford gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Hereford open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in Hereford?

There is no clear busiest night in Hereford at the moment — the 1 listed gig is spread thinly across the 28-day window. Listings update daily.

Which Hereford venues have the most on?

Right now: The Victory. In total we track 22 grassroots venues in Hereford, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Hereford venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in Hereford?

Hereford has 19 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Hereford open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in Hereford, and what should an artist be paid?

Most Hereford venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in Hereford matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Hereford still has 22 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a Hereford gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Hereford gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

1 gig listed in Hereford over the next four weeks, across 22 grassroots venues and 19 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

Help keep grassroots venues open in Hereford

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A UK venue stops hosting live music every 5 days — and turning up is what keeps a room open. Get a free weekly email of gigs in Hereford. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.