A pub on Guildford Road in Ash, near Aldershot. It hosts the Unplugthewood acoustic community, which also runs a free folk Sunday session on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 2pm to 5pm.
Ash · Every Tuesday · Free
The Lion Brewery Open Mic
Ash's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Lion Brewery · Ash
Tuesday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
29 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 29 September 2026
The Lion Brewery Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Lion Brewery104 Guildford Road
Ash GU12 6BT
Ash — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Musicians welcome
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About The Lion Brewery
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Ash
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 Ash open mic directory
The Night
Unplugthewood is a weekly acoustic open mic and jam night on Tuesdays. The jam runs from 7.30pm to 9.15pm, with the open mic from 9.15pm. Songbooks with chords and lyrics are projected, and most songs are beginner friendly. Performers tell the organisers on the night. The organiser's events page lists Tuesday dates through to December 2026.
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 The Lion Brewery’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The Lion Brewery
104 Guildford Road, Ash GU12 6BT
Planning Your Tuesday 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 Ash live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ash 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 Ash mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
104 Guildford Road, Ash GU12 6BT.
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