The Booth Hall is a dedicated live music venue in the heart of Hereford, a 14th-century pub brought right up to date with a fantastic sound system and a packed calendar of gigs every week. Open mic runs every Wednesday and live bands take the stage every Friday and Saturday, with occasional shows on other nights spanning live music, comedy, theatre and more. It's a genuine grassroots room that gives Hereford's performers a proper stage.
East Street · Every Wednesday · Free
The Booth Hall Open Mic
East Street's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Booth Hall · Hereford
Wednesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
20 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 20 July 2026
The Booth Hall Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Booth HallEast Street
Hereford
East 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 The Booth Hall
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in East Street, Hereford
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Hereford open mic directory
The Night
The Booth Hall is a 14th-century pub turned dedicated live music venue in the heart of Hereford, known for its dynamic decor, great beers and a fantastic in-house sound system that draws bands and a buzzing crowd. It hosts a wide range of live music every week, with an open mic every Wednesday alongside regular Friday and Saturday gigs. Free to attend, all ages welcome.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Booth Hall’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every Wednesday Free entry
Find The Booth Hall
East Street, Hereford
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. 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 The Booth Hall open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hereford open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
East Street, Hereford.
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