The Albion Tavern is a traditional pub on the edge of Farnham town at 2 Hale Road, refurbished in March 2025 with a dedicated sports area (Sky Sports and TNT on big screens), a dining section and a stylish lounge, plus a pool table and digital darts. It serves Caribbean food alongside English pub classics. On the music side it's a genuinely active small-room spot (around 60 capacity): an open-mic night every Thursday, regular live music and karaoke, with upcoming gigs carried on the Lemonrock gig guide, plus a fortnightly quiz and bingo. A welcoming grassroots stage for acoustic and covers acts in Farnham.
Farnham · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Albion Open Mic
Hale's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 15 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Albion
HaleGetting there
Hale, Farnham
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Hale, FarnhamAbout the night
The Albion Tavern is a friendly, recently refurbished pub a short walk east of Farnham town centre, serving Caribbean food alongside English pub classics — and 'Sam's Open Mic' runs here every Thursday, 8pm till 11pm. Live music is always free, both to play and to watch, and there's a PA set up ready for whoever fancies a turn. Expect a relaxed, sociable crowd with a sports area, pool and darts close by. 2 Hale Road, Farnham, GU9 9QH.
The Albion Tavern is a traditional pub on the edge of Farnham town at 2 Hale Road, refurbished in March 2025 with a dedicated sports area (Sky Sports and TNT on big screens), a dining section and a stylish lounge, plus a pool table and digital darts. It serves Caribbean food alongside English pub classics. On the music side it's a genuinely active small-room spot (around 60 capacity): an open-mic night every Thursday, regular live music and karaoke, with upcoming gigs carried on the Lemonrock gig guide, plus a fortnightly quiz and bingo. A welcoming grassroots stage for acoustic and covers acts in Farnham.
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Hale · Every Thursday
The Albion Open Mic
Hale's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 15 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Albion Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Albion Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Albion in Farnham, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 15 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 11h 56m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Albion Tavern is a friendly, recently refurbished pub a short walk east of Farnham town centre, serving Caribbean food alongside English pub classics — and 'Sam's Open Mic' runs here every Thursday, 8pm till 11pm. Live music is always free, both to play and to watch, and there's a PA set up ready for whoever fancies a turn. Expect a relaxed, sociable crowd with a sports area, pool and darts close by. 2 Hale Road, Farnham, GU9 9QH.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Albion’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 11h 56m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Albion provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Albion
Hale, Farnham
AreaHale, Farnham
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The Albion is in Hale, Farnham. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Greyhound, The Victoria, The Lion Brewery and Farnham Maltings
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Albion provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Farnham's The Albion open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Farnham open mic nights for alternatives.
The Albion provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Albion's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Farnham open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Albion is in Hale, Farnham. Get directions, or see the other Aldershot open mics.
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