The Coach & Horses is a Georgian Marston's pub at 39 Upper Tything in Worcester (WR1 1JZ). A cosy, dog-friendly local known for well-kept beers and gastropub food, it runs regular live music and an open mic night on the last Tuesday of every month from 8pm, plus a Wednesday quiz. With a small room of around 60 capacity and an in-house PA, it's a welcoming grassroots spot for acoustic and covers acts in the city centre.
Worcester · Every last Tuesday of the month · Free
Coach & Horses Open Mic
Worcester open mic at Coach & Horses — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Coach & Horses · Worcester
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
09 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 9 August 2026
Coach & Horses Open Mic — Quick Facts
Worcester open mic at Coach & Horses — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Coach & Horses39 Upper Tything
Worcester WR1 1JZ
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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Coach & Horses
About This Open Mic
Every last Tuesday of the month in Worcester
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Worcester open mic directory
The Night
The Coach & Horses is a handsome Georgian pub on Upper Tything in the heart of Worcester with a genuine live-music streak, hosting an open mic on the last Tuesday of every month from 8pm til late. It's a cosy, welcoming room for local acoustic and live performers — just turn up and add your name. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and there's a quiz night on Wednesdays too.
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 Coach & Horses’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every last Tuesday of the month 12-min slots Free entry
Find Coach & Horses
39 Upper Tything, Worcester WR1 1JZ
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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 Worcester live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Worcester open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
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.
39 Upper Tything, Worcester WR1 1JZ.
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