Every Thursday in Town centre, Shrewsbury
Kicks off at 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Shrewsbury open mic directory
Town centre · Every Thursday · Free
OIL Open Mic
Town centre's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance OIL · Shrewsbury
Thursday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
OIL Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
OILTown centre
Shrewsbury
Town centre, Shrewsbury — 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
OIL's Thursday night jam runs 8:30-11:30pm and grew out of a small blues jam into an all-genre session covering every style. Led by a rotating duo of professional hosts, it draws a mix of musicians who share a passion for playing together. Free to attend, with amps provided so players can plug in and join the jam.
About OIL
OIL is an independent bar and live-music venue on Castle Street in Shrewsbury, with a laid-back, industrial-chic feel. It runs a strong weekly programme: a Thursday basement blues jam hosted by in-house musicians, Saturday Nite Live showcasing national and local talent across every genre, and Friday DJ nights upstairs spanning hip-hop to house. Always live, inclusive and free, it is a real grassroots hub for the town.
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 Shrewsbury live music scene.
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Town centre, Shrewsbury
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Shrewsbury's OIL open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Town centre, Shrewsbury.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Shrewsbury regulars across the Shrewsbury open mic scene. Shrewsbury open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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