Every Sunday in Whimple, Exeter
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Exeter open mic directory
Whimple · Every Sunday · Free
New Fountain Inn Open Mic
Whimple's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance New Fountain Inn · Exeter
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
New Fountain Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
New Fountain InnWhimple
Exeter
Whimple, Exeter — 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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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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 New Fountain Inn at Whimple (Church Rd, EX5 2TA) — a village pub in the countryside just east of Exeter — hosts a friendly open mic on the first Sunday of every month. It's a relaxed, all-comers village session rather than a big-stage night, so expect acoustic sets and a warm local crowd. Worth confirming the start time directly with the pub before you head over, as that detail isn't published.
About New Fountain Inn
The New Fountain Inn is a newly restored free house at the heart of Whimple, in the East Devon countryside just outside Exeter. It's a proper village local — real fire, garden, traditional pub games, family-friendly — that pairs affordable food and drink with a steady run of live music. Bands play on selected Saturday nights (the line-up is posted on their events page and Facebook), and there's an open-mic night on the first Sunday of every month that's open to local players, alongside charity pub quizzes on Sundays. Open 11am to 11pm seven days a week, it's a welcoming, community-run spot for acoustic and covers acts on the Exeter fringe.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Exeter live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Exeter's New Fountain Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Exeter open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Exeter mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Whimple, Exeter.
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