Popular village pub on King Street in the centre of Whalley, close to the historic church and Whalley Abbey. Serves six rotating cask beers from microbreweries and local producers, and hosts a monthly open mic night on the first Thursday of each month, 8pm to 10.30pm. Reopened in July 2026 after a c. 250,000 pound refurbishment by Star Pubs and new publican Lee McLoughlin, with its well-supported open mic nights carried on.
Whalley · Every 1st Thursday of the month · Free
Dog Inn Open Mic
Whalley's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Dog Inn · Whalley
Thursday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
19 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 19 August 2026
Dog Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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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
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Where
Dog Inn55 King Street
Whalley BB7 9SP
Whalley — 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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About Dog Inn
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Thursday of the month in Whalley
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 Whalley open mic directory
The Night
Open mic night on the first Thursday of each month, 8pm to 10.30pm.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Dog Inn’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every 1st Thursday of the month Free entry
Find Dog Inn
55 King Street, Whalley BB7 9SP
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 Whalley live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Whalley's Dog Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Whalley 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 Whalley mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
55 King Street, Whalley BB7 9SP.
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