Picturesque Victorian country pub in the hamlet of Littley Green near Chelmsford, formerly the Ridley's Brewery tap. Known for real ale served straight from the cask and its famous huffer filled rolls. Hosts an open-floor folk night every third Monday of the month from 8.30pm - perform your own music or sit back and listen.
Littley Green · Every 3rd Monday of the month · Free
The Compasses Open Mic
Littley Green's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Compasses · Chelmsford
Monday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
19 Aug
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Free
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Last updated: 19 August 2026
The Compasses Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The CompassesLittley Green
Littley Green
Chelmsford CM3 1BU
Littley Green, Chelmsford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Compasses
About This Open Mic
Every 3rd Monday of the month in Littley Green, Chelmsford
Kicks off at 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Chelmsford open mic directory
The Night
Open-floor folk night every third Monday of the month from 8.30pm - come along and perform your own music or sit back and listen.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Compasses’s Monday night runs.
20:30Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every 3rd Monday of the month Free entry
Find The Compasses
Littley Green, Littley Green, Chelmsford CM3 1BU
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Chelmsford live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Chelmsford open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Chelmsford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Littley Green, Littley Green, Chelmsford CM3 1BU.
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