Every Wednesday in Ipswich
Kicks off at 18:00
Free entry for performers and audience
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PA provided — BYO instrument
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Ipswich · Every Wednesday · Free
Thomas Wolsey Open Mic
Ipswich's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Thomas Wolsey · Ipswich
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Thomas Wolsey Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start18:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Thomas WolseyIpswich
Ipswich — 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 Thomas Wolsey, a 16th-century merchant's house turned cosy free house in the centre of Ipswich, has run an open mic hosted by Anna Napoletana on a Wednesday evening from 6pm. We could only confirm a single dated listing (15 May), so we can't yet say it runs to a fixed schedule — pop the pub a message before heading down. It's a traditional, low-key room rather than a full-backline stage, so bring a guitar and expect a relaxed singer-songwriter feel.
About Thomas Wolsey
The Thomas Wolsey is a characterful free house set in a 16th-century timber-framed merchant's house at 9-13 St Peter's Street, Ipswich (IP1 1XF) — and is now owned by Ed Sheeran, who grew up in the area. It blends a traditional Tudor-pub feel with a busy entertainment calendar. Live music is the Friday-night staple, with local bands and tribute acts spanning rock, blues and more. On top of that, the pub runs the Gifted Melon comedy night on the third Thursday of each month (tickets around £3) and serves Mylo's handmade pizzas. A genuinely popular, lively town-centre venue with a strong reputation for supporting local musicians.
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 Ipswich live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Ipswich's Thomas Wolsey open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ipswich 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 Ipswich mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Ipswich regulars across the Ipswich open mic scene. Ipswich open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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