The Blue Walnut is a fully licensed cafe bar and 23-seat cinema in the Chelston area of Torquay that doubles as one of the town's most-loved grassroots stages, hosting regular live music and performance poetry nights. Folk and contemporary singer-songwriters, touring musicians and up-and-coming bands play its cosy stage, and the venue has long served as an incubator of local talent. Its dog-friendly suntrap courtyard and art gallery add to the intimate, community feel.
Torquay · Monthly on Wednesdays · No fee listed
The Blue Walnut Open Mic
Chelston's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Monthly on Wednesdays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
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03 — The night
Monthly on WednesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Wednesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Blue Walnut
ChelstonGetting there
Chelston, Torquay
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Chelston, TorquayAbout the night
The Blue Walnut Cafe Bar & Cinema in the Chelston district of Torquay runs a friendly monthly open mic on the second Wednesday of each month, with doors from 7pm. It's a bring-your-own-instrument jam where all standards are welcome and beginners actively encouraged, so it's an easy first stage if you've never played out before. Entry is free, there's a fully licensed bar with tapas and bar snacks, and the same quirky little venue also hosts cinema screenings, poetry and comedy on other nights.
The Blue Walnut is a fully licensed cafe bar and 23-seat cinema in the Chelston area of Torquay that doubles as one of the town's most-loved grassroots stages, hosting regular live music and performance poetry nights. Folk and contemporary singer-songwriters, touring musicians and up-and-coming bands play its cosy stage, and the venue has long served as an incubator of local talent. Its dog-friendly suntrap courtyard and art gallery add to the intimate, community feel.
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Chelston · Monthly on Wednesdays
The Blue Walnut Open Mic
Chelston's wednesday open mic. Starts at 19:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 17 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Blue Walnut Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Blue Walnut Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (monthly) at The Blue Walnut in Torquay, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 17 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night Monthly on Wednesdays
Music starts around 19:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayMonthly on Wednesdays
Starts19:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Blue Walnut Cafe Bar & Cinema in the Chelston district of Torquay runs a friendly monthly open mic on the second Wednesday of each month, with doors from 7pm. It's a bring-your-own-instrument jam where all standards are welcome and beginners actively encouraged, so it's an easy first stage if you've never played out before. Entry is free, there's a fully licensed bar with tapas and bar snacks, and the same quirky little venue also hosts cinema screenings, poetry and comedy on other nights.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Blue Walnut’s Wednesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:00Monthly on Wednesdays
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Monthly on Wednesdays
Getting there
Chelston, Torquay - the map is below.
Kit
The Blue Walnut provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Blue Walnut
Chelston, Torquay
AreaChelston, Torquay
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Getting there
The Blue Walnut is in Chelston, Torquay. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Blue Walnut provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Torquay's The Blue Walnut open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Torquay open mic nights for alternatives.
The Blue Walnut provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Blue Walnut's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Torquay open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Blue Walnut is in Chelston, Torquay. Get directions, or see the other Exeter open mics.
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