Every Sunday in GL52 2NZ, Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham open mic directory
GL52 2NZ · Every Sunday · Free
The Cotswold Inn Open Mic
GL52 2NZ's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Cotswold Inn · Cheltenham
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
The Cotswold 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
The Cotswold InnGL52 2NZ
Cheltenham
GL52 2NZ, Cheltenham — 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 Cotswold Inn on Portland Street in Cheltenham hosts 'Sunday Night Live', its long-running open mic — turn up to sing and play, or just settle in and enjoy the local talent. It runs on alternate Sundays, swapping fortnightly between the open mic hosted by Howard Sinclair and the 'Electric Church' session run by Olly Wharton. There's plenty more music through the week too (acoustic 'Plug n Play' on Tuesdays, live bands Friday and Saturday), making this back-street local one of Cheltenham's reliable spots for performers.
About The Cotswold Inn
The Cotswold Inn is a classic real-ale pub on Portland Street, established in 1820 on the edge of Cheltenham town centre, and bills itself as the town's premier live music venue. Live bands play on Saturday evenings, backed by acoustic open mic on Sundays and an open mic on Tuesdays, so there's a stage for local and original acts most weeks. A warm, friendly local with a strong cask-ale range, it has built a loyal following for its regular grassroots entertainment.
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 Cheltenham live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Cheltenham's The Cotswold Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
GL52 2NZ, Cheltenham.
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