Every Wednesday in Chelston, Torquay
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 Torquay open mic directory
Chelston · Every Wednesday · Free
The Blue Walnut Open Mic
Chelston's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Blue Walnut · Torquay
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
The Blue Walnut Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Blue WalnutChelston
Torquay
Chelston, Torquay — 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 Blue Walnut Cafe Bar & Cinema in the Chelston district of Torquay runs a friendly monthly open mic on the second Wednesday of each month, with doors from 7pm. It's a bring-your-own-instrument jam where all standards are welcome and beginners actively encouraged, so it's an easy first stage if you've never played out before. Entry is free, there's a fully licensed bar with tapas and bar snacks, and the same quirky little venue also hosts cinema screenings, poetry and comedy on other nights.
About The Blue Walnut
The Blue Walnut is a fully licensed cafe bar and 23-seat cinema in the Chelston area of Torquay that doubles as one of the town's most-loved grassroots stages, hosting regular live music and performance poetry nights. Folk and contemporary singer-songwriters, touring musicians and up-and-coming bands play its cosy stage, and the venue has long served as an incubator of local talent. Its dog-friendly suntrap courtyard and art gallery add to the intimate, community feel.
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Torquay live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Torquay's The Blue Walnut open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Torquay 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 Torquay mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Chelston, Torquay.
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