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.
Open mic at a glance The Secret Garden · Hereford
Sunday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
19 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 19 July 2026
The Secret Garden Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start17:30
Sign-up
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Secret GardenHereford
Hereford — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Sign-up via online
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Sign-up via online
Music welcome
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About The Secret Garden
About This Open Mic
Every other Sunday in Hereford
Kicks off at 17:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Hereford open mic directory
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.
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 Secret Garden’s Sunday night runs.
17:30Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every other Sunday Free entry
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Hereford
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Hereford live music scene.
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BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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