The Chestnut Inn is a back-street local on Lansdowne Road, a short walk from Worcester city centre. It is a real-ale pub with a regular programme of live music at weekends plus a monthly quiz. CAMRA lists an open mic night here every other Thursday. No start time is published, so check with the pub before travelling.
Worcester · Every other Thursday · Free
Chestnut Inn Open Mic
Worcester's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Chestnut Inn · Worcester
Thursday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
26 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 26 August 2026
Chestnut Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Chestnut Inn17 Lansdowne Road
Worcester WR1 1SS
Worcester — 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 Chestnut Inn
About This Open Mic
Every other Thursday in Worcester
Start time — we’re on it, no info yet
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 Worcester open mic directory
The Night
CAMRA lists an open mic night at the Chestnut Inn EVERY OTHER THURSDAY, alongside live music every weekend and a monthly quiz. The Chestnut is a back-street real-ale local on Lansdowne Road, a short walk from Worcester city centre. No start time is published, so check with the pub before travelling.
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 Chestnut Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Every other Thursday Free entry
Find Chestnut Inn
17 Lansdowne Road, Worcester WR1 1SS
Planning Your Thursday 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 Worcester live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Worcester's Chestnut Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Worcester 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 Worcester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
17 Lansdowne Road, Worcester WR1 1SS.
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