Chippenham · Every last Sunday of the month · No fee listed

Old Road Tavern Open Mic

Old Road Tavern in Chippenham hosts a weekly Thursday open mic night with full PA, welcoming musicians and poets.

Next night: Sun 29 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.

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Updated 13 November 2026

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Checked 24 Oct 2026

19:30

Kick-off
Sundays

sign-up from 19:30

In detail

Night	Every last Sunday of the month
Sign-up	19:30 walk-in
Slot	10 min
Entry	No fee listed · 18+
Backline	PA provided

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Performer types	Musicians · Poets · Comedians
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03 — The night

Every last Sunday of the month

How the night runs

19:30

Kick-off

Sundays

Running order

19:30 Kick-off· 10-minute slots

22:00 Last songs

23:00 Venue closes

04 — Find Old Road Tavern

Chippenham

Getting there

Old Rd,
Chippenham SN15 1JA

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The nearest station is Chippenham (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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05 — What's on stage

2 provided · 5 TBC

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
2 vocal mics	Provided
In-house engineer	TBC

06 — About

Chippenham

About the night

The ‌‌‍Old Road Tavern in Chippenham hosts a monthly open mic on the last Sunday of the month, 7.30pm to 10pm. Chippenham FM's Brian Reid has run the night since 2014, and it regularly draws thirty to forty people, with poetry and comedy welcome alongside the music.

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Turn up on the night, or follow the pub's Facebook page for session updates.

The venue

A much-loved Old Road freehouse at the heart of Chippenham's folk scene - the pub is central to the Chippenham Folk Festival and runs regular Sunday music sessions through the month alongside the open mic.

The ‌‌‍Old Road Tavern is a Chippenham institution just off the town centre on Old Road, and one of Wiltshire's most dependable homes for live folk music. Sunday is the pub's music night: general music sessions on the first and third Sundays, a French music session on the second, a song session on the fifth when there is one, and the long-running open mic on the last Sunday of the month, 7.30pm to 10pm.

The pub sits at the heart of the Chippenham Folk Festival each May and hosts the festival's Stick and Bucket dance. Expect an acoustic, session-led room where listeners and players mix, rather than a ticketed gig venue.

Described by locals as the most beloved pub in Chippenham, it is a proper freehouse with a garden, and comedy also features in the calendar.

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Old Road Tavern Open Mic

Old Road Tavern in Chippenham hosts a weekly Thursday open mic night with full PA, welcoming musicians and poets. Starts at 19:30.

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Open mic night: Aug 2026
Listed since: 24 Oct
Last checked: No fee
Entry: 10 min
Slot length: Community
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Old Road Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts

Old Road Tavern Open Mic runs on the last Sunday of the month at Old Road Tavern in Chippenham, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.

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The night Every last Sunday of the month Coming up: Sun 29 Nov · Sun 27 Dec · Sun 31 Jan

Music starts around 19:30, finishing about 22:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes - room for roughly 15 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.

Next nightSun 29 Nov · 19:30Starts in 16d 11h 53m

Age18+

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Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians

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NightSundayEvery last Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 29 Nov

Starts19:30until 22:00

Sign-up19:30Walk-in

Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts

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About Old Road Tavern

Described by locals as the most beloved pub in Chippenham, it is a proper freehouse with a garden, and comedy also features in the calendar.

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Sign-up process

Turn up on the night, or follow the pub's Facebook page for session updates.

The venue

The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

2 vocal micsProvided

In-house engineerTBC

The Night at a Glance

How Old Road Tavern’s Sunday night runs.

Next nightSun 29 Nov · 19:30Starts in 16d 11h 53m

Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:30Walk-in on the night

Music ends22:00Last act finishes

Venue closes23:00The listed closing time

Slots10minutes eachroom for about 15 acts

How often

Every last Sunday of the month

Coming up

Sun 29 Nov · Sun 27 Dec · Sun 31 Jan

Kit

Old Road Tavern provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.

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Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 10 minutes.

Find Old Road Tavern

Old Rd, Chippenham SN15 1JA

AddressOld Rd

AreaChippenham

PostcodeSN15 1JA

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Getting there

The nearest station is Chippenham (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Old Road Tavern is in Chippenham — use SN15 1JA for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.

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The Claremont, Bath Cider House, Assembly Inn and The Grapes

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

Planning Your Sunday Night

Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:00. Old Road Tavern provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.

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How do I sign up to play at Old Road Tavern open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Chippenham open mic nights for alternatives.

What backline does Old Road Tavern provide?

Old Road Tavern provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.

How long is a slot at Old Road Tavern open mic?

10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.

Is Old Road Tavern open mic free?

No entry fee is listed for Old Road Tavern's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Chippenham open mics.

Can I bring a band to Old Road Tavern open mic?

Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.

Where is Old Road Tavern?

Old Rd, Chippenham SN15 1JA.

What's the audience like on a Sunday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Chippenham regulars across the Chippenham open mic scene. Chippenham open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.

What's the nearest station to Old Road Tavern?

The nearest station is Chippenham (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SN15 1JA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact Old Road Tavern about the open mic?

Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Chippenham open mics.

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Old Road Tavern Open Mic

Old Road Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts

About Old Road Tavern

About This Open Mic

Sign-up process

The venue

The Night at a Glance

Find Old Road Tavern

Other Open Mics in Chippenham

Planning Your Sunday Night

Common Questions

Venues Near Old Road Tavern

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