The Globe at Hay is an independent arts centre set in a beautifully converted chapel dating back to 1752, in the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye in the Wye Valley. Its dynamic programme runs from live music and DJ sets to comedy, exhibitions, poetry, film screenings and quiz nights, with a restaurant, cafe and gardens overlooking the countryside. A characterful, multi-purpose venue at the heart of Hay's cultural life.
Town Centre · Every Friday · Free
The Globe Open Mic
Hay-on-Wye's Friday-night free open mic at The Globe, Newport Street — book town pub, acoustic, folk-leaning.
Open mic at a glance The Globe · Hereford
Friday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Globe Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hay-on-Wye's Friday-night free open mic at The Globe, Newport Street — book town pub, acoustic, folk-leaning.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:15
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacityc. 50 standing
Performer typesMusic · Poetry · Comedy
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
The GlobeNewport Street
Town Centre
Hereford HR3 5BG
Town Centre, 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
In-house sound engineer
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry, Comedy welcome
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About The Globe
About This Open Mic
Every Friday in Town Centre, Hereford
Kicks off at 20:15, 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
The Globe at Hay is an independent arts centre and cafe-bar on Newport Street in Hay-on-Wye — the famous book town — with a genuinely eclectic programme of live music, comedy, DJ sets and community events. Its open mic runs upstairs every Friday at 8:15pm, free to attend and warmly open to all-comers: musicians, poets, comedians and storytellers alike. In a literary town that draws interesting performers, especially around festival season, it's a friendly and characterful spot to try out a set. Turn up and get involved. Find it at Newport Street, Hay-on-Wye HR3 5BG.
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 The Globe’s Friday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:15Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every Friday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Globe
Newport Street, Town Centre, Hereford HR3 5BG
Planning Your Friday 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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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.
Newport Street, Town Centre, Hereford HR3 5BG.
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