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.
Old Bath Road · Every 1st Wednesday of the month · Free
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic
Old Bath Road's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Wheatsheaf · Cheltenham
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The WheatsheafOld Bath Road
Cheltenham GL53 9AJ
Old Bath Road, Cheltenham — 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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Wheatsheaf
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Wednesday of the month in Old Bath Road, Cheltenham
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Cheltenham open mic directory
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.
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 Wheatsheaf’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:30Venue closes
Every 1st Wednesday of the month Free entry
Find The Wheatsheaf
Old Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 9AJ
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Cheltenham live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cheltenham open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cheltenham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Old Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 9AJ.
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