The Plough is a Farnham pub at 74 West Street built around fine ales, gourmet food from the resident Hungry Boys kitchen, and a packed line-up of free live music. Live music plays every Saturday and Sunday, with live DJs every Friday and an open jam night every Wednesday, so musicians have a regular slot to turn up and play. It pours Shepherd Neame ales and mixes cocktails, with a spacious heated patio leading to a large walled garden and a fireplace for the colder months. With a house PA, no ticket charge and a roughly 90-capacity room, it's a genuinely active grassroots hub in Surrey.
Farnham · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Plough Open Mic
West Street's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 20 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Plough
West StreetGetting there
West Street, Farnham GU9 7EH
The nearest station is Farnham (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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
West Street, FarnhamAbout the night
The Plough on West Street (GU9 7EH) is back. The pub closed in March 2026, but Shepherd Neame found a new tenant and reopened it on Friday 5 June 2026 - and the Wednesday jam night came back with it. In the pub's own words, the jam night every Wednesday keeps things ticking along, welcoming anyone who fancies getting involved or just enjoying the atmosphere: an open, turn-up-and-play session rather than a formal sign-up list. The rest of the week is booked entertainment, with live DJs every Friday and live music every Saturday and Sunday, so Wednesday is the night for players. There's been a pub on this spot since the early 1800s, and the reopening was pitched squarely at bringing it back to the community with good food, great drinks and live music.
The Plough is a Farnham pub at 74 West Street built around fine ales, gourmet food from the resident Hungry Boys kitchen, and a packed line-up of free live music. Live music plays every Saturday and Sunday, with live DJs every Friday and an open jam night every Wednesday, so musicians have a regular slot to turn up and play. It pours Shepherd Neame ales and mixes cocktails, with a spacious heated patio leading to a large walled garden and a fireplace for the colder months. With a house PA, no ticket charge and a roughly 90-capacity room, it's a genuinely active grassroots hub in Surrey.
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West Street · Every Wednesday
The Plough Open Mic
West Street's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 20 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Plough Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Plough Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Plough 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 20 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 08m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Plough on West Street (GU9 7EH) is back. The pub closed in March 2026, but Shepherd Neame found a new tenant and reopened it on Friday 5 June 2026 - and the Wednesday jam night came back with it. In the pub's own words, the jam night every Wednesday keeps things ticking along, welcoming anyone who fancies getting involved or just enjoying the atmosphere: an open, turn-up-and-play session rather than a formal sign-up list. The rest of the week is booked entertainment, with live DJs every Friday and live music every Saturday and Sunday, so Wednesday is the night for players. There's been a pub on this spot since the early 1800s, and the reopening was pitched squarely at bringing it back to the community with good food, great drinks and live music.
What's 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 Plough’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 08m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Plough provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Plough
West Street, Farnham GU9 7EH
AreaWest Street, Farnham
PostcodeGU9 7EH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Farnham (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Plough is in West Street, Farnham — use GU9 7EH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 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
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Plough provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Farnham open mic nights for alternatives.
The Plough provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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The Plough is in West Street, Farnham GU9 7EH. Get directions, or see the other Aldershot open mics.
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The nearest station is Farnham (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is GU9 7EH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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