The Alma Inn is a CAMRA award-winning country freehouse set in an acre of land on the edge of Linton, about five miles from Ross-on-Wye. Its informal, mainly acoustic music night on the first Thursday of every month from around 9pm is well supported by local singers, musicians and bands — anyone who fancies playing or just listening only needs to turn up. The pub is also home to the Linton Summer Sessions and hosted the three-day, blues-themed Linton Music Festival for 25 years, giving the festival its swansong edition on 19-21 June 2026.
Ross-on-Wye · Every 1st Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Alma Inn Open Mic
Linton, HR9 7RY's thursday open mic. 15-min slots.
Next night: Thu 3 Dec. Kick-off 21:00, sign-up from 21:00. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Aug 202621:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 21:00Thursdays
| Night | Every 1st Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | 21:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 24 Aug 2026 |
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03 — The night
Every 1st Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:30 Last songs
04 — Find The Alma Inn
Linton, HR9 7RYGetting there
Linton, HR9 7RY, Ross-on-Wye
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Linton, HR9 7RY, Ross-on-WyeAbout the night
The Alma Inn, a country pub in the centre of Linton village just outside Ross-on-Wye, holds an informal, mainly acoustic music night on the first Thursday of each month from around 9pm. Local singers, musicians and bands regularly turn up, and anyone is welcome to come along to play or simply listen. Free to perform and to watch — a proper village-pub session by the spired church of St Mary.
The Alma Inn is a CAMRA award-winning country freehouse set in an acre of land on the edge of Linton, about five miles from Ross-on-Wye. Its informal, mainly acoustic music night on the first Thursday of every month from around 9pm is well supported by local singers, musicians and bands — anyone who fancies playing or just listening only needs to turn up. The pub is also home to the Linton Summer Sessions and hosted the three-day, blues-themed Linton Music Festival for 25 years, giving the festival its swansong edition on 19-21 June 2026.
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Linton, HR9 7RY · Every 1st Thursday of the month
The Alma Inn Open Mic
Linton, HR9 7RY's thursday open mic. 15-min slots.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 24 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Alma Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Alma Inn Open Mic runs on the 1st Thursday of the month at The Alma Inn in Ross-on-Wye, starting at 21:00 with sign-up from 21:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 24 Aug 2026
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Music starts around 21:00, finishing about 23:30. Sign-up is on the night from 21:00 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 15 minutes, so the night holds around 10 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 21:00Starts in 20d 13h 06m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery 1st Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 3 Dec
Starts21:00until 23:30
Sign-up21:00Walk-in
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 10 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Alma Inn, a country pub in the centre of Linton village just outside Ross-on-Wye, holds an informal, mainly acoustic music night on the first Thursday of each month from around 9pm. Local singers, musicians and bands regularly turn up, and anyone is welcome to come along to play or simply listen. Free to perform and to watch — a proper village-pub session by the spired church of St Mary.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Alma Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 21:00Starts in 20d 13h 06m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off21:00Walk-in on the night
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Music ends23:30Last act finishes
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 10 acts
How often
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 3 Dec · Thu 7 Jan · Thu 4 Feb
Kit
The Alma Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 21:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 15 minutes.
Find The Alma Inn
Linton, HR9 7RY, Ross-on-Wye
AreaLinton, HR9 7RY, Ross-on-Wye
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Getting there
You'll find The Alma Inn in Linton, HR9 7RY, Ross-on-Wye. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 21:00 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:30. The Alma Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 21:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ross-on-Wye open mic nights for alternatives.
The Alma Inn provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
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