The Bull is a long-standing live-music pub at 2-4 Crouch Street, Colchester (CO3 3ES), with a distinctive two-room set-up that makes it a fixture of the Essex gig circuit. The main room hosts live music five nights a week, Tuesday to Saturday — including a Jam Night followed by the 'BULL-IT!' acoustic open mic every Wednesday, where all performers are welcome and guest spots can be arranged in advance. Behind it sits The Soundhouse, an independent room focused on original music (open Thursday to Saturday), plus house-music DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. Strong on rock and metal, it's a genuine grassroots venue running its own busy programme.
Colchester · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Bull Open Mic
Colchester open mic at The Bull — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Bull
ColchesterGetting there
2-4 Crouch St,
Colchester CO3 3ES
Colchester CO3 3ES
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
ColchesterAbout the night
The Bull is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Colchester. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
2-4 Crouch St, Colchester CO3 3ES.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Bull is a long-standing live-music pub at 2-4 Crouch Street, Colchester (CO3 3ES), with a distinctive two-room set-up that makes it a fixture of the Essex gig circuit. The main room hosts live music five nights a week, Tuesday to Saturday — including a Jam Night followed by the 'BULL-IT!' acoustic open mic every Wednesday, where all performers are welcome and guest spots can be arranged in advance. Behind it sits The Soundhouse, an independent room focused on original music (open Thursday to Saturday), plus house-music DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. Strong on rock and metal, it's a genuine grassroots venue running its own busy programme.
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Colchester · Every Wednesday
The Bull Open Mic
Colchester open mic at The Bull — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bull Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bull Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Bull in Colchester, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 1 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Bull is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Colchester. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
2-4 Crouch St, Colchester CO3 3ES.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Bull’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Bull provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Bull
2-4 Crouch St, Colchester CO3 3ES
Address2-4 Crouch St
AreaColchester
PostcodeCO3 3ES
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Bull is in Colchester — use CO3 3ES for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Coda Colchester, Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich, Steamboat Tavern and BAR 82 The Espresso Lounge
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Bull provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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The Bull provides a PA system and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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2-4 Crouch St, Colchester CO3 3ES.
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The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CO3 3ES. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Bull
All ›More rooms near The Bull: Oakes Barn, Steamboat Tavern, Swan and Hedgehog Inn, The Baths, The Brickmakers Arms, The Church Cafe Bar, The Plough, The Sweffling White Horse, Theatre Royal, Thomas Wolsey and Three Wise Monkeys Ipswich.
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