The Unicorn is one of Malvern's oldest pubs, with a history reaching back to 1659, a snug traditional room in the heart of Great Malvern. It runs a weekly acoustic music session and hosts live music at weekends, with the long-standing Unicorn Session drawing players of traditional Irish, Scottish, North American and Scandinavian acoustic music. A characterful local where real ale and grassroots folk go hand in hand.
Malvern · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Unicorn Open Mic
Malvern's Tuesday-night free open mic at The Unicorn, Newtown Road, WR14 1PD — weekly, acoustic, walk-in.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 6 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 60 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Unicorn
Malvern LinkGetting there
Newtown Road,
Malvern Link, Malvern WR14 1PD
Malvern Link, Malvern WR14 1PD
The nearest station is Malvern Link (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Malvern Link, MalvernAbout the night
The Unicorn in Malvern Link runs a weekly Tuesday open mic. A reliable acoustic night on the Worcestershire open mic circuit — featured in SLAP Mag's regional listings.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
Newtown Road, WR14 1PD. 5 minutes from Malvern Link Rail.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+. Capacity c. 60. Full bar, real ales.
The Unicorn is one of Malvern's oldest pubs, with a history reaching back to 1659, a snug traditional room in the heart of Great Malvern. It runs a weekly acoustic music session and hosts live music at weekends, with the long-standing Unicorn Session drawing players of traditional Irish, Scottish, North American and Scandinavian acoustic music. A characterful local where real ale and grassroots folk go hand in hand.
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Malvern Link · Every Tuesday
The Unicorn Open Mic
Malvern's Tuesday-night free open mic at The Unicorn, Newtown Road, WR14 1PD — weekly, acoustic, walk-in.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 6 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Unicorn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Unicorn Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Unicorn in Malvern, starting at 20:00. Malvern's Tuesday-night free open mic at The Unicorn, Newtown Road, WR14 1PD — weekly, acoustic, walk-in. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 6 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Age18+
Capacityc. 60 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Unicorn in Malvern Link runs a weekly Tuesday open mic. A reliable acoustic night on the Worcestershire open mic circuit — featured in SLAP Mag's regional listings.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
Newtown Road, WR14 1PD. 5 minutes from Malvern Link Rail.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+. Capacity c. 60. Full bar, real ales.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Unicorn’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Unicorn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Unicorn
Newtown Road, Malvern Link, Malvern WR14 1PD
AddressNewtown Road
AreaMalvern Link, Malvern
PostcodeWR14 1PD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Malvern Link (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Unicorn in Malvern Link, Malvern; WR14 1PD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Yew Tree Inn, The Cambrian Inn, The Secret Garden and The Goose & Cuckoo
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Unicorn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Unicorn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Unicorn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Malvern open mics.
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Newtown Road, Malvern Link, Malvern WR14 1PD.
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The nearest station is Malvern Link (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WR14 1PD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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