Marr's Bar is a live music venue in City Centre, Worcester, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Marr's Bar provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Worcester · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Marr's Bar Open Mic
Worcester's Tuesday-night free open mic at 12 Pierpoint Street, WR1 1TA — independent music bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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Listed in the Worcester open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | marrsbar.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Marr's Bar
City CentreGetting there
12 Pierpoint Street,
City Centre, Worcester WR1 1TA
City Centre, Worcester WR1 1TA
The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
City Centre, WorcesterAbout the night
Marr's Bar is Worcester's primary independent live-music venue, and its Jam Night runs every Wednesday — doors at 7:30pm, music kicking off around 8pm — hosted by Jasper Taylor with a house band on hand. It's a proper full-backline setup: drums, amps, keys and mics are all provided, so you can just turn up and play whether you're a guitarist, bass player, keyboardist, singer or drummer (bring your own guitar and pedals if you like). Open mic acoustic acts lead into the house band and up-and-coming rock bands, and beginners are as welcome as seasoned players.
Marr's Bar is a live music venue in Worcester, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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City Centre · Every Wednesday
Marr's Bar Open Mic
Worcester's Tuesday-night free open mic at 12 Pierpoint Street, WR1 1TA — independent music bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 13 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Marr's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Marr's Bar Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Marr's Bar in Worcester, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 13 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 15 acts. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
Websitemarrsbar.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
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About This Open Mic
Marr's Bar is Worcester's primary independent live-music venue, and its Jam Night runs every Wednesday — doors at 7:30pm, music kicking off around 8pm — hosted by Jasper Taylor with a house band on hand. It's a proper full-backline setup: drums, amps, keys and mics are all provided, so you can just turn up and play whether you're a guitarist, bass player, keyboardist, singer or drummer (bring your own guitar and pedals if you like). Open mic acoustic acts lead into the house band and up-and-coming rock bands, and beginners are as welcome as seasoned players.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Marr's Bar’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Marr's Bar provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Marr's Bar
12 Pierpoint Street, City Centre, Worcester WR1 1TA
Address12 Pierpoint Street
AreaCity Centre, Worcester
PostcodeWR1 1TA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Marr's Bar is in City Centre, Worcester — use WR1 1TA for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Worcester's Marr's Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Worcester open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Marr's Bar's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Worcester open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
12 Pierpoint Street, City Centre, Worcester WR1 1TA.
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The nearest station is Worcester Foregate Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WR1 1TA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Worcester open mics.
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