The Wheatsheaf Inn at 283 Old Bath Road in the Leckhampton area of Cheltenham is a Wadworth pub that doubles as a popular music venue, holding regular jazz and blues evenings, with Cheltenham's Howlers Comedy Club among the regulars. Its large, fully self-contained function room — aptly named 'The Venue' — carries genuine musical heritage: in 1958 'Club 66' opened here and Cheltenham-born Rolling Stone Brian Jones (then Lewis Brian Jones) signed the membership cards. Re-established as a live-music venue, it hosts bands regularly and provides a house PA, welcoming both originals and covers.
Cheltenham · Every 1st Wednesday of the month · No fee listed
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic
Old Bath Road's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 2 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every 1st Wednesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
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03 — The night
Every 1st Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Wheatsheaf
Old Bath RoadGetting there
Old Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 9AJ
The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa (rail station), about 2 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
Old Bath Road, CheltenhamAbout the night
The Wheatsheaf on Old Bath Road in Cheltenham has a friendly acoustic open mic, traditionally on the first Wednesday of the month, with mics and a PA provided and acoustic sets only. There's a dedicated 'Wheatsheaf Open Mic' Facebook page, but the most recent public listings date back a few years, so current activity isn't confirmed. Check the Facebook page for the next date before turning up.
The Wheatsheaf Inn at 283 Old Bath Road in the Leckhampton area of Cheltenham is a Wadworth pub that doubles as a popular music venue, holding regular jazz and blues evenings, with Cheltenham's Howlers Comedy Club among the regulars. Its large, fully self-contained function room — aptly named 'The Venue' — carries genuine musical heritage: in 1958 'Club 66' opened here and Cheltenham-born Rolling Stone Brian Jones (then Lewis Brian Jones) signed the membership cards. Re-established as a live-music venue, it hosts bands regularly and provides a house PA, welcoming both originals and covers.
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Old Bath Road · Every 1st Wednesday of the month
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic
Old Bath Road's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 22 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic runs on the 1st Wednesday of the month at The Wheatsheaf in Cheltenham, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 22 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 2 Dec · 20:00Starts in 19d 12h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightWednesdayEvery 1st Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 2 Dec
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Wheatsheaf on Old Bath Road in Cheltenham has a friendly acoustic open mic, traditionally on the first Wednesday of the month, with mics and a PA provided and acoustic sets only. There's a dedicated 'Wheatsheaf Open Mic' Facebook page, but the most recent public listings date back a few years, so current activity isn't confirmed. Check the Facebook page for the next date before turning up.
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 Wheatsheaf’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 2 Dec · 20:00Starts in 19d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 2 Dec · Wed 6 Jan · Wed 3 Feb
Kit
The Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf
Old Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 9AJ
AreaOld Bath Road, Cheltenham
PostcodeGL53 9AJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Wheatsheaf is in Old Bath Road, Cheltenham — use GL53 9AJ 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
The Cotswold Inn, The Oil Basin Brewhouse, The Pheasant and The Firefly Beer Haus
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Wheatsheaf provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cheltenham open mic nights for alternatives.
The Wheatsheaf provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Wheatsheaf's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Cheltenham open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Wheatsheaf is in Old Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 9AJ. Get directions, or see the other Cheltenham open mics.
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The nearest station is Cheltenham Spa (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is GL53 9AJ. (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 Cheltenham open mics.
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