Marr's Bar Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Marr's Bar
Location: Marr's Bar

Marr's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts

Worcester's Tuesday-night free open mic at 12 Pierpoint Street, WR1 1TA — independent music bar, 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~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Marr's Bar 12 Pierpoint Street
City Centre
Worcester WR1 1TA

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

Marr's Bar is Worcester's primary independent 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

12 Pierpoint Street, WR1 1TA. 6 minutes from Worcester Foregate Street.

The venue

Independent music bar. 18+. Capacity ~150.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Worcester's Marr's Bar open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Marr's Bar 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 Worcester open mics the same week.

What backline does Marr's Bar 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 Marr's Bar open mic?

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

Is Marr's Bar open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to Marr's Bar 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 Worcester.

Where is Marr's Bar?

12 Pierpoint Street, City Centre, Worcester WR1 1TA.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

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