The Oil Basin Brewhouse is a beer and whisk(e)y bar at 7 Copenhagen Street in central Worcester (WR1 2HB), with a constantly rotating range of beers and spirits and wood-fired vegetarian and vegan pizza. It's a regular live-music spot — hosting gigs and open-mic nights through the year and serving as a venue for the annual Worcester Music Festival. There's a downstairs stage (step-free and accessible) plus an upstairs stage, a house PA, and a music policy that welcomes both originals and covers. Under-18s are admitted until 9pm and there's outdoor seating.
Worcester · Every other Sunday · Free
The Oil Basin Brewhouse Open Mic
Worcester open mic at The Oil Basin Brewhouse — 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 The Oil Basin Brewhouse · Worcester
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Oil Basin Brewhouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
Worcester open mic at The Oil Basin Brewhouse — 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
DaySunday
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
The Oil Basin Brewhouse7 Copenhagen St
Worcester WR1 2HB
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 The Oil Basin Brewhouse
About This Open Mic
Every other Sunday 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 Oil Basin Brewhouse is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Worcester. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
7 Copenhagen St, Worcester WR1 2HB.
Photos
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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 Oil Basin Brewhouse’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
01:00Venue closes
Every other Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Oil Basin Brewhouse
7 Copenhagen St, Worcester WR1 2HB
Planning Your Sunday 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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Seven things people ask before turning up at Worcester's The Oil Basin Brewhouse 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.
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.
7 Copenhagen St, Worcester WR1 2HB.
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