The Village Inn is a traditional brew pub in the Cotswold town of Nailsworth, with Keep Brewing's mash tuns working away downstairs. Its open mic night is a long-running fixture — now in its sixth year — fronted by house band The VIPs and hosted by Johnny Barlow, with full PA and band equipment on hand for anyone who wants to play three songs of covers or originals. Held fortnightly on a Wednesday, it's a friendly, well-kitted spot for grassroots performers.
Nailsworth · Every other Wednesday · No fee listed
The Village Inn Open Mic
York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH's wednesday open mic. Full backline.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every other Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every other WednesdayHow the night runs
Every other Wednesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Village Inn
York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HHGetting there
York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH, Nailsworth
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH, NailsworthAbout the night
The Village Inn Open Mic in Nailsworth is hosted by Johnny Barlow every other Wednesday, with music from 8pm and a backing in-house band. Full PA and band equipment is provided, so you can play a quiet acoustic set or plug in and rock out with the house band. Performers get three songs of covers or originals; call the pub to confirm which Wednesday they're running before you head down.
The Village Inn is a traditional brew pub in the Cotswold town of Nailsworth, with Keep Brewing's mash tuns working away downstairs. Its open mic night is a long-running fixture — now in its sixth year — fronted by house band The VIPs and hosted by Johnny Barlow, with full PA and band equipment on hand for anyone who wants to play three songs of covers or originals. Held fortnightly on a Wednesday, it's a friendly, well-kitted spot for grassroots performers.
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York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH · Every other Wednesday
The Village Inn Open Mic
York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH's wednesday open mic. Full backline.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Village Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Village Inn Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (fortnightly) at The Village Inn in Nailsworth, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery other Wednesday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Village Inn Open Mic in Nailsworth is hosted by Johnny Barlow every other Wednesday, with music from 8pm and a backing in-house band. Full PA and band equipment is provided, so you can play a quiet acoustic set or plug in and rock out with the house band. Performers get three songs of covers or originals; call the pub to confirm which Wednesday they're running before you head down.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Village Inn’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Wednesday
Getting there
York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH, Nailsworth - the map is below.
Kit
The Village Inn provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Village Inn
York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH, Nailsworth
AreaYork Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH, Nailsworth
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The Village Inn is in York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH, Nailsworth. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Three Cups Inn, The Carpenters Arms, The Old Department Store and The Bear Inn
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Nailsworth open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Village Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Nailsworth open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
The Village Inn is in York Villas, Bath Road, GL6 0HH, Nailsworth. Get directions, or see the other Cirencester open mics.
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