A small, historic, independent pub in the centre of Rugby with a real fire in winter and a genuinely cosy feel. Live music is central to the place, running across midweek and weekends, with an open mic on Wednesdays, bands most Saturdays and acoustic music on Sunday evenings. It pours local and independent cask beers alongside Marstons brands and is a National CAMRA Golden Award winner.
Rugby · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Squirrel Inn Open Mic
Town Centre's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 30 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
time tbc · we're working to find outWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Squirrel Inn
Town CentreGetting there
33 Church Street,
Town Centre, Rugby CV21 3PU
Town Centre, Rugby CV21 3PU
The nearest station is Rugby (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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
Town Centre, RugbyAbout the night
Weekly open mic every Wednesday evening at this small independent town centre pub. Live music runs through the week here, with bands most Saturday evenings and acoustic music on Sunday evenings. Start time is not published, so check with the pub before travelling as it occasionally opens later midweek.
A small, historic, independent pub in the centre of Rugby with a real fire in winter and a genuinely cosy feel. Live music is central to the place, running across midweek and weekends, with an open mic on Wednesdays, bands most Saturdays and acoustic music on Sunday evenings. It pours local and independent cask beers alongside Marstons brands and is a National CAMRA Golden Award winner.
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Town Centre · Every Wednesday
The Squirrel Inn Open Mic
Town Centre's wednesday open mic.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 30 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Squirrel Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Squirrel Inn Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Squirrel Inn in Rugby. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 30 Oct 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Squirrel Inn’s venue page →
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Weekly open mic every Wednesday evening at this small independent town centre pub. Live music runs through the week here, with bands most Saturday evenings and acoustic music on Sunday evenings. Start time is not published, so check with the pub before travelling as it occasionally opens later midweek.
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 Squirrel Inn’s Wednesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Squirrel Inn
33 Church Street, Town Centre, Rugby CV21 3PU
Address33 Church Street
AreaTown Centre, Rugby
PostcodeCV21 3PU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Rugby (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Squirrel Inn in Town Centre, Rugby; CV21 3PU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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33 Church Street, Town Centre, Rugby CV21 3PU.
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The nearest station is Rugby (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CV21 3PU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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