Every Thursday in New Street, Cheltenham
Kicks off at 20:00
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 Cheltenham open mic directory
New Street · Every Thursday · Free
The Railway Open Mic
New Street's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Railway · Cheltenham
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Railway Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The RailwayNew Street
Cheltenham
New Street, 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
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 Railway is a gloriously independent, candle-lit neighbourhood pub on New Street (GL50 3QL) that hosts an open mic on the last Thursday of every month. Expect real ales, an open fire, a lovely beer garden and Thai street food from Smokey Phi Phi — the music sits warmly alongside the room rather than blasting over it. It's free to come and play; turn up and speak to the team on the night.
About The Railway
The Railway is a gloriously independent, candle-lit neighbourhood pub on New Street in central Cheltenham, run with love and home to Smokey Phi Phi's Thai street BBQ — hot, smoky, wood-fired Thai food served alongside the drinks. It hosts an open-mic night for local performers and keeps a community-focused, DIY spirit, with real ales, world-class ciders, spirits from small local distilleries and a lovely beer garden with an open fire. Musicians typically bring their own PA, keeping the grassroots, anything-goes feel for both originals and covers. It's a warm, characterful spot that pairs authentic Thai street food with Cheltenham's live-music underground.
Planning Your Thursday 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 Cheltenham live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Cheltenham's The Railway open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cheltenham 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 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.
New Street, Cheltenham.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Cheltenham regulars across the Cheltenham open mic scene. Cheltenham open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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