The Haywain is a friendly community local in the Chelston area of Torquay, the kind of family-run pub where the entertainment calendar is part of the furniture. Alongside quiz nights and family events, it puts on regular live music, an open mic night and karaoke on Fridays, giving local performers a relaxed, welcoming stage. It's very much a neighbourhood venue rather than a touring stop, with a pub garden and traditional games rounding out the offer.
Torquay · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Haywain Open Mic
Old Mill Road, Chelston's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Haywain
Old Mill Road, ChelstonGetting there
Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay
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
Old Mill Road, Chelston, TorquayAbout the night
A family-friendly community pub in Chelston, The Haywain runs a Wednesday-evening acoustic open mic hosted by local musician Isabelle Nutton, who launched the night on Wednesday 30 April 2025. It's a warm, low-key session built around acoustic performers, getting under way at 7:30pm. Free entry, just turn up to play. No more recent listing has been found, so check the pub's socials before a first visit to make sure the Wednesday session is still on.
The Haywain is a friendly community local in the Chelston area of Torquay, the kind of family-run pub where the entertainment calendar is part of the furniture. Alongside quiz nights and family events, it puts on regular live music, an open mic night and karaoke on Fridays, giving local performers a relaxed, welcoming stage. It's very much a neighbourhood venue rather than a touring stop, with a pub garden and traditional games rounding out the offer.
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Old Mill Road, Chelston · Every Wednesday
The Haywain Open Mic
Old Mill Road, Chelston's wednesday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 10 Oct
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- No fee
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The Haywain Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Haywain Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Haywain in Torquay, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 10 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 19:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 39m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
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About This Open Mic
A family-friendly community pub in Chelston, The Haywain runs a Wednesday-evening acoustic open mic hosted by local musician Isabelle Nutton, who launched the night on Wednesday 30 April 2025. It's a warm, low-key session built around acoustic performers, getting under way at 7:30pm. Free entry, just turn up to play. No more recent listing has been found, so check the pub's socials before a first visit to make sure the Wednesday session is still on.
The kit 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 Haywain’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:30Starts in 5d 11h 39m
Kick-off19:30Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
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Find The Haywain
Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay
AreaOld Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay
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Getting there
You'll find The Haywain in Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Torquay open mic nights for alternatives.
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The Haywain is in Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay. Get directions, or see the other Exeter open mics.
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