The Cotswold Club (Minchinhampton Cotswold Club) is a members' social club on Minchinhampton High Street, near Stroud, with a skittle alley, snooker, darts and pool. Minchinhampton Folk Club meets in its main bar every Thursday evening, and a tunes session runs on the first and third Fridays. Visitors sign the guest book or join the club.
Minchinhampton · Every Thursday · £2.00
The Cotswold Club Open Mic
Minchinhampton's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:45. £2.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Oct 202619:45
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | £2.00 |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
19:45
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:45 Kick-off
22:30 Last songs
04 — Find The Cotswold Club
MinchinhamptonGetting there
11 High Street,
Minchinhampton GL6 9BN
Minchinhampton GL6 9BN
The nearest station is Stroud (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
MinchinhamptonAbout the night
Minchinhampton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 7.45pm to about 10.30pm in the main bar of the Cotswold Club on Minchinhampton High Street. It is an open singers' and players' night: turn up, tune up and sing or play, or just sit and listen, with regulars taking turns to MC. A suggested donation of £2 is asked, and visitors sign the club's guest book or join. The same club also hosts a steady-paced tunes session on the first and third Fridays from 6.45pm. The Thursday night pauses only when it clashes with Christmas or New Year.
The Cotswold Club (Minchinhampton Cotswold Club) is a members' social club on Minchinhampton High Street, near Stroud, with a skittle alley, snooker, darts and pool. Minchinhampton Folk Club meets in its main bar every Thursday evening, and a tunes session runs on the first and third Fridays. Visitors sign the guest book or join the club.
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Minchinhampton · Every Thursday · £2.00
The Cotswold Club Open Mic
Minchinhampton's thursday open mic. Starts at 19:45.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Oct 2026
- Listed since
- 28 Oct
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- £2.00
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Cotswold Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cotswold Club Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Cotswold Club in Minchinhampton, starting at 19:45. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 28 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:45 and runs to about 22:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:45Starts in 6d 12h 04m
Entry£2.00
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:45until 22:30
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Minchinhampton Folk Club meets every Thursday from 7.45pm to about 10.30pm in the main bar of the Cotswold Club on Minchinhampton High Street. It is an open singers' and players' night: turn up, tune up and sing or play, or just sit and listen, with regulars taking turns to MC. A suggested donation of £2 is asked, and visitors sign the club's guest book or join. The same club also hosts a steady-paced tunes session on the first and third Fridays from 6.45pm. The Thursday night pauses only when it clashes with Christmas or New Year.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Cotswold Club’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:45Starts in 6d 12h 04m
Kick-off19:45Every Thursday
Music ends22:30Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
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Find The Cotswold Club
11 High Street, Minchinhampton GL6 9BN
Address11 High Street
AreaMinchinhampton
PostcodeGL6 9BN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Stroud (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Cotswold Club is in Minchinhampton — use GL6 9BN 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 Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is £2.00. The open mic runs until about 22:30. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Minchinhampton open mic nights for alternatives.
The Cotswold Club has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Entry is £2.00. For free alternatives, filter the directory.
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11 High Street, Minchinhampton GL6 9BN.
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The nearest station is Stroud (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is GL6 9BN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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