The Halberd Inn is a traditional 17th-century, Grade II listed pub on Northgate Street in the heart of Ipswich (15 Northgate Street, IP1 3BY). Packed with character and history, it hosts the best local live music in its huge covered stables area, with a large partly-covered outside patio also used for live music on occasion — alongside live sport on multiple screens. Open Monday–Saturday 11:00–22:00 and Sunday from noon, it's a welcoming community local for original acts and covers in central Ipswich.
Ipswich · Every Friday · No fee listed
Halberd Inn Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at Halberd Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Fri 13 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:00. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 202619:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up from 19:00Fridays
| Night | Every Friday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every FridayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Halberd Inn
IpswichGetting there
15 Northgate St,
Ipswich IP1 3BY
Ipswich IP1 3BY
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
IpswichAbout the night
The Halberd Inn is a characterful 17th-century pub on Northgate Street in the heart of Ipswich, with a big covered former-stables area for live music and sport. Its open mic runs on Friday evenings from 7pm til 11pm — grab a guitar, keyboard or anything else and join in, with a full PA and a friendly crowd provided. One thing to note: backing tracks can't be accommodated, so it's a live-instrument and voice night. Free to come down and play.
The Halberd Inn is a traditional 17th-century, Grade II listed pub on Northgate Street in the heart of Ipswich (15 Northgate Street, IP1 3BY). Packed with character and history, it hosts the best local live music in its huge covered stables area, with a large partly-covered outside patio also used for live music on occasion — alongside live sport on multiple screens. Open Monday–Saturday 11:00–22:00 and Sunday from noon, it's a welcoming community local for original acts and covers in central Ipswich.
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Ipswich · Every Friday
Halberd Inn Open Mic
Ipswich open mic at Halberd Inn — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 11 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Halberd Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Halberd Inn Open Mic runs on Fridays at Halberd Inn in Ipswich, starting at 19:00 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 11 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 19:00, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:00 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 20 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightFri 13 Nov · 19:00Starts in 11h 24m 24s
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightFridayEvery FridayNext: Fri 13 Nov
Starts19:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 20 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Halberd Inn is a characterful 17th-century pub on Northgate Street in the heart of Ipswich, with a big covered former-stables area for live music and sport. Its open mic runs on Friday evenings from 7pm til 11pm — grab a guitar, keyboard or anything else and join in, with a full PA and a friendly crowd provided. One thing to note: backing tracks can't be accommodated, so it's a live-instrument and voice night. Free to come down and play.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Halberd Inn’s Friday night runs.
Next nightFri 13 Nov · 19:00Starts in 11h 24m 24s
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:00Walk-in on the night
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 20 acts
How often
Every Friday
Coming up
Fri 13 Nov · Fri 20 Nov · Fri 27 Nov
Kit
Halberd Inn provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Halberd Inn
15 Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3BY
Address15 Northgate St
AreaIpswich
PostcodeIP1 3BY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find Halberd Inn in Ipswich; IP1 3BY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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 Friday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Halberd Inn provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Ipswich's Halberd Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ipswich open mic nights for alternatives.
Halberd Inn provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Halberd Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Ipswich open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
15 Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3BY.
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The nearest station is Ipswich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is IP1 3BY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Ipswich open mics.
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