The Square and Compass in Worth Matravers, near Swanage, is a historic Purbeck pub that became an alehouse around 1776 and has been run by the Newman family since 1907. It serves home-pressed traditional cider, has its own fossil museum, and has bands and artists playing on evenings and Sunday afternoons through the year. Its open mic night runs on the third Wednesday of every month from 8pm, unless the pub says otherwise, with a PA provided.
Worth Matravers · Every 3rd Wednesday of the month · No fee listed
The Square and Compass Open Mic
Worth Matravers'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 11 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every 3rd Wednesday of the month |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversGetting there
Worth Matravers BH19 3LF
The nearest station is Corfe Castle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Worth MatraversAbout the night
The Square and Compass in Worth Matravers, near Swanage, holds an open mic night on the third Wednesday of every month from 8pm, unless the pub says otherwise, and a PA is provided.
The Square and Compass in Worth Matravers, near Swanage, is a historic Purbeck pub that became an alehouse around 1776 and has been run by the Newman family since 1907. It serves home-pressed traditional cider, has its own fossil museum, and has bands and artists playing on evenings and Sunday afternoons through the year. Its open mic night runs on the third Wednesday of every month from 8pm, unless the pub says otherwise, with a PA provided.
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Worth Matravers · Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
The Square and Compass Open Mic
Worth Matravers's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
- Listed since
- 11 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Square and Compass Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Square and Compass Open Mic runs on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at The Square and Compass in Worth Matravers, 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 11 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery 3rd Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Square and Compass in Worth Matravers, near Swanage, holds an open mic night on the third Wednesday of every month from 8pm, unless the pub says otherwise, and a PA is provided.
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 Square and Compass’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 16 Dec · Wed 20 Jan
Kit
The Square and Compass 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 Square and Compass
Worth Matravers BH19 3LF
AreaWorth Matravers
PostcodeBH19 3LF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Corfe Castle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Square and Compass in Worth Matravers; BH19 3LF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Square and Compass provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Worth Matravers' The Square and Compass open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Worth Matravers open mic nights for alternatives.
The Square and Compass provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Square and Compass's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Worth Matravers open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Square and Compass is in Worth Matravers BH19 3LF. Get directions, or see the other Bournemouth open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Worth Matravers regulars across the Worth Matravers open mic scene. Worth Matravers open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Corfe Castle (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BH19 3LF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Worth Matravers open mics.
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