A railway themed pub on Woodgate in Loughborough town centre, decorated with reproduction posters and photographs of the Great Central Heritage Railway. Five hand pulls serve an ever changing range of real ales from independent and local brewers, including gluten free options. It runs a busy live music programme with bands most Friday and Saturday nights alongside its monthly open mic.
Loughborough · Monthly on Tuesdays · No fee listed
The Wheeltapper Open Mic
Town Centre's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 30 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Monthly on Tuesdays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Monthly on TuesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Tuesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Wheeltapper
Town CentreGetting there
60 Woodgate,
Town Centre, Loughborough LE11 2TZ
Town Centre, Loughborough LE11 2TZ
The nearest station is Loughborough (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
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
Town Centre, LoughboroughAbout the night
A monthly open mic on a Tuesday evening, running 8pm to 11pm. Recent dates have fallen on the second Tuesday of the month, but the venue only advertises it as monthly. Solo performers and full bands are both welcome, and the pub is explicit that all ages and abilities can take part or just come and watch.
A railway themed pub on Woodgate in Loughborough town centre, decorated with reproduction posters and photographs of the Great Central Heritage Railway. Five hand pulls serve an ever changing range of real ales from independent and local brewers, including gluten free options. It runs a busy live music programme with bands most Friday and Saturday nights alongside its monthly open mic.
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Town Centre · Monthly on Tuesdays
The Wheeltapper Open Mic
Town Centre's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 30 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Wheeltapper Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Wheeltapper Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (monthly) at The Wheeltapper in Loughborough, 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 30 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayMonthly on Tuesdays
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A monthly open mic on a Tuesday evening, running 8pm to 11pm. Recent dates have fallen on the second Tuesday of the month, but the venue only advertises it as monthly. Solo performers and full bands are both welcome, and the pub is explicit that all ages and abilities can take part or just come and watch.
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 Wheeltapper’s Tuesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Tuesdays
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Tuesdays
Getting there
Town Centre, Loughborough, LE11 2TZ - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Wheeltapper
60 Woodgate, Town Centre, Loughborough LE11 2TZ
Address60 Woodgate
AreaTown Centre, Loughborough
PostcodeLE11 2TZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Loughborough (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Wheeltapper in Town Centre, Loughborough; LE11 2TZ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Black Dog, The Cookie, The Western Pub and The Organ Grinder
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Loughborough's The Wheeltapper open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Loughborough open mic nights for alternatives.
The Wheeltapper has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Wheeltapper's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Loughborough open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
60 Woodgate, Town Centre, Loughborough LE11 2TZ.
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The nearest station is Loughborough (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LE11 2TZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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