The United Brethren — known locally as the UB — is one of Chelmsford's best-loved grassroots music pubs, named best Essex live venue at the 2019 Panic Awards. It puts on free live music at least three nights a week, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and often midweek too, spanning folk, rock, blues, soul, jazz, Americana and bluegrass, with plenty of original material. A spacious, dog-friendly pub with a big garden, a giant tepee and a rear function room, it's a genuine home for performing musicians.
New Writtle Street · Every Tuesday · Free
The United Brethren Open Mic
New Writtle Street's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The United Brethren · Chelmsford
Tuesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
20 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start21:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The United BrethrenNew Writtle Street
Chelmsford CM2 0LF
New Writtle Street, 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 United Brethren
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in New Writtle Street, Chelmsford
Kicks off at 21:00
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
A traditional, music-led pub on New Writtle Street, The United Brethren puts on live music most nights and hosts a regular Tuesday folk session — acoustic practice from 8pm in the back room (all welcome), then playing in the main bar from 9pm. Expect a broad, original-friendly mix from folk and blues to rock, soul and Americana. Always free to enter.
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 United Brethren’s Tuesday night runs.
21:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The United Brethren
New Writtle Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LF
Planning Your Tuesday 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.
New Writtle Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LF.
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