The Secret Garden is a relaxed country pub on the edge of Hereford that leans hard into live music. It hosts Herefordshire's open mic nights every other Sunday from 5:30pm, supports talented local bands on its Saturday gig nights, and its Live Lounge showcases acoustic music from the newest talent in the county and beyond. With space for up to 180 in the main bar plus fields for outdoor events, it's a proper grass-roots stage for the area.
Hereford · Every other Sunday · Free
The Secret Garden Open Mic
Hereford's sunday open mic.
Kick-off 17:30. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 8 Oct 202617:30
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every other Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every other SundayHow the night runs
Every other Sunday
Check the date before you goRunning order
17:30 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Secret Garden
HerefordGetting there
Hereford
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
HerefordAbout the night
Secret Garden is a relaxed country pub on the edge of Hereford that runs an open mic every other Sunday from 5:30pm, with free entry. Slots are booked in advance via the venue's online booking form rather than walk-up, so it's worth securing a place ahead of the night.
The Secret Garden is a relaxed country pub on the edge of Hereford that leans hard into live music. It hosts Herefordshire's open mic nights every other Sunday from 5:30pm, supports talented local bands on its Saturday gig nights, and its Live Lounge showcases acoustic music from the newest talent in the county and beyond. With space for up to 180 in the main bar plus fields for outdoor events, it's a proper grass-roots stage for the area.
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Hereford · Every other Sunday
The Secret Garden Open Mic
Hereford's sunday open mic. Starts at 17:30.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 8 Oct
- Last verified
- Free
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Secret Garden Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Secret Garden Open Mic runs on Sundays (fortnightly) at The Secret Garden in Hereford, starting at 17:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 8 Oct 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Secret Garden’s venue page →
Music starts around 17:30. Sign-up is online, in advance.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upOnline, in advance
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery other Sunday
Starts17:30start time
Sign-upOnlinesign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Secret Garden is a relaxed country pub on the edge of Hereford that runs an open mic every other Sunday from 5:30pm, with free entry. Slots are booked in advance via the venue's online booking form rather than walk-up, so it's worth securing a place ahead of the night.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Secret Garden’s Sunday night runs.
Kick-off17:30Every other Sunday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Sunday
Getting there
Hereford - the map is below.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 17:30.
Find The Secret Garden
Hereford
AreaHereford
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Getting there
You'll find The Secret Garden in Hereford. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 17:30. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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