Every Thursday in Stroud
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
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Stroud · Every Thursday · Free
Crown & Sceptre Open Mic
Stroud's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Crown & Sceptre · Stroud
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Crown & Sceptre Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Crown & SceptreStroud
Stroud — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Crown & Sceptre is a proper community pub with a fabulous garden on the edge of Stroud, and it hosts a recurring open mic that keeps gigs free on the door (there's a 'Buy The Band a Drink' button at the till instead). Sources differ on the exact night — recent posts point to a Monday session while some listings note a last-Thursday slot — so check the pub's Facebook before you head down. Warm, supportive crowd and free to play.
About Crown & Sceptre
The Crown & Sceptre on Horns Road is a proper community pub on the edge of Stroud, with a fabulous south-facing garden and a serious commitment to grassroots live music — named CAMRA Stroud Pub of the Year 2026. Bands play regularly on Fridays (free gigs as standard, with a 'Buy The Band a Drink' till button and a 'Pay What You Can' option to support the artists), and there's an open mic on the last Thursday of every month for originals and covers across mixed genres. Real ales lean local, with two from Uley Ales plus rotating guests and cider. Alongside the music it runs a monthly quiz, knit-and-natter, backgammon and poker nights. A warm, music-first local.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Stroud live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Stroud's Crown & Sceptre open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stroud open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Stroud mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Stroud regulars across the Stroud open mic scene. Stroud open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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