Every Wednesday in Exeter
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Exeter open mic directory
Exeter · Every Wednesday · Free
Ship Inn Open Mic
Exeter open mic at Ship Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Ship Inn · Exeter
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
Ship Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Exeter open mic at Ship Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Ship Inn1-3 Martin's Ln
Exeter EX1 1EY
Exeter — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Sign-up via phone
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Sign-up via phone
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 Ship Inn down Martin's Lane — a historic pub tucked between the Cathedral and the High Street — runs a friendly weekly open mic every Wednesday from 8pm to 11:30pm. There's always a varied mix of artists and a warm welcome; PA, mics, a loan guitar and a cajon are always there, with a keyboard usually (but not guaranteed) available too. It's free, and you can pre-book a slot with Tony on 07730 039638 or just drop in early and take your chances.
About Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is a historic Greene King pub down a narrow passage between Exeter's High Street and Cathedral Green — one of the oldest pubs in the city, with a Sir Francis Drake association. It runs live entertainment on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and its open mic nights are well set up for performers, with a house PA, mics, a loan guitar and a cajon always available and a keyboard often (though not guaranteed) on hand. It serves four regular ales plus guests and a real cider, with good-value food all day, and is dog- and family-friendly with step-free access. The acoustic-friendly open-mic format suits singer-songwriters, acoustic and covers acts.
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Exeter live music scene.
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1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter EX1 1EY
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Exeter's Ship Inn open mic.
Sign-up via phone. See all Exeter open mic nights.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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.
1-3 Martin's Ln, Exeter EX1 1EY.
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