Babar Café is a grassroots live music venue tucked away in central Hereford that has built its name championing upcoming original acts. There's a real spread on the bill here, from live bands and comedy to improvised, experimental musical journeys, with a particular soft spot for the music and culture of the Caribbean. A monthly open mic night keeps the door open for new performers, and a walled garden plus characterful indoor spaces give the place its warm, inclusive feel.
31 Union Street · Every Wednesday · Free
Babar Café and Bar Open Mic
Hereford's Wednesday-night free open mic at Babar Café.
Open mic at a glance Babar Café and Bar · Hereford
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Babar Café and Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hereford's Wednesday-night free open mic at Babar Café.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 50 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Babar Café and BarCommercial Road
31 Union Street
Hereford HR1 2BD
31 Union Street, Hereford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Babar Café and Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in 31 Union Street, Hereford
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Hereford open mic directory
The Night
Babar Café on Union Street ran a well-loved weekly Wednesday open mic for years, but the venue has closed: the unit was taken over by Thirst Trap (a pop and house bar/nightclub open Thursday to Sunday) in September 2024, which does not run an open mic. Open Mic Finder also lists Babar's open mic as presumed no longer running. We'd recommend looking elsewhere in Hereford for a recurring acoustic night.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Babar Café and Bar’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Babar Café and Bar
Commercial Road, 31 Union Street, Hereford HR1 2BD
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Hereford live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Hereford's Babar Café and Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hereford open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Hereford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Commercial Road, 31 Union Street, Hereford HR1 2BD.
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