The Thomas Tripp is a historic freehouse dating to around 1750 — once a smugglers' haunt — at 10 Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset (BH23 1HX), in the wider Bournemouth conurbation. By day it is a traditional pub with real ale, an open fire and a garden, serving food by chef Quentin Royles; by night it is an electrifying live-music venue hosting touring bands and local talent, with music always free. It runs a regular open-mic night with Si Genaro that welcomes solo performers, duos, bands, comedians and poets. A house PA is provided and the venue takes both originals and covers.
Christchurch · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Thomas Tripp Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at The Thomas Tripp — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thomastripp.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Facebook page |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Thomas Tripp
ChristchurchGetting there
10 Wick Ln,
Christchurch BH23 1HX
Christchurch BH23 1HX
The nearest station is Christchurch (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
ChristchurchAbout the night
The Thomas Tripp is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bournemouth. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
10 Wick Ln, Christchurch BH23 1HX.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Thomas Tripp is a historic freehouse dating to around 1750 — once a smugglers' haunt — at 10 Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset (BH23 1HX), in the wider Bournemouth conurbation. By day it is a traditional pub with real ale, an open fire and a garden, serving food by chef Quentin Royles; by night it is an electrifying live-music venue hosting touring bands and local talent, with music always free. It runs a regular open-mic night with Si Genaro that welcomes solo performers, duos, bands, comedians and poets. A house PA is provided and the venue takes both originals and covers.
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Christchurch · Every Tuesday
The Thomas Tripp Open Mic
Bournemouth open mic at The Thomas Tripp — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Thomas Tripp Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Thomas Tripp Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Thomas Tripp in Christchurch, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Thomas Tripp’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 19m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethomastripp.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Thomas Tripp is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bournemouth. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
10 Wick Ln, Christchurch BH23 1HX.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Thomas Tripp’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 19m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Thomas Tripp provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find The Thomas Tripp
10 Wick Ln, Christchurch BH23 1HX
Address10 Wick Ln
AreaChristchurch
PostcodeBH23 1HX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Christchurch (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Thomas Tripp is in Christchurch — use BH23 1HX 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
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Thomas Tripp provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Christchurch open mic nights for alternatives.
The Thomas Tripp provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Thomas Tripp's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Christchurch open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
10 Wick Ln, Christchurch BH23 1HX.
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The nearest station is Christchurch (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BH23 1HX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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 Christchurch open mics.
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The Thomas Tripp open mic in brief. The Thomas Tripp open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Thomas Tripp’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Christchurch are listed by day.
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