Every Wednesday in Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay
Kicks off at 19:30
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 Torquay open mic directory
Old Mill Road, Chelston · Every Wednesday · Free
The Haywain Open Mic
Old Mill Road, Chelston's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Haywain · Torquay
Wednesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 11 Jun 2026
The Haywain Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The HaywainOld Mill Road, Chelston
Torquay
Old Mill Road, 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
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
A family-friendly community pub in Chelston, The Haywain runs a Wednesday-evening acoustic open mic hosted by local musician Isabelle Nutton, who launched the night in spring 2026. It's a warm, low-key session built around acoustic performers, getting under way at 7:30pm. Free entry, just turn up to play.
About The Haywain
The Haywain is a live music venue in Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Haywain provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Torquay live music scene.
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Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Torquay's The Haywain open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Torquay 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 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.
Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay.
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