Telford's Warehouse Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Telford's Warehouse
Location: Telford's Warehouse

Telford's Warehouse Open Mic — Quick Facts

Chester's Tuesday-night free open mic at Tower Wharf, CH1 4EZ — converted canalside warehouse, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~250 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Telford's Warehouse Tower Wharf, Raymond Street
City Centre
Chester CH1 4EZ

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

Telford's Warehouse is Chester's flagship canalside music venue. Tuesday open mic — full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

Tower Wharf, Raymond Street, CH1 4EZ. 12 minutes from Chester Rail.

The venue

Converted canalside warehouse. 18+. Capacity ~250.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Chester's Telford's Warehouse open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Telford's Warehouse open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Chester open mics the same week.

What backline does Telford's Warehouse provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at Telford's Warehouse open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is Telford's Warehouse open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Chester mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Telford's Warehouse open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Chester.

Where is Telford's Warehouse?

Tower Wharf, Raymond Street, City Centre, Chester CH1 4EZ.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Chester regulars who turn up across the Chester live music scene. Chester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.