The Chain Locker is one of Falmouth's oldest buildings — a 16th-century quayside pub on Custom House Quay overlooking the Carrick Roads sailing waters, now part of the St Austell Brewery family with boutique rooms above the bar. The pub runs a regular What's On programme of live music on selected nights, keeping the lively, salty character of its harbourside setting. A welcoming spot for acoustic and covers acts alongside its food and drink trade.
Falmouth · Every other Wednesday · Free
The Chainlocker Open Mic
Falmouth's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Chainlocker · Falmouth
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
31 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Chainlocker Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The ChainlockerFalmouth
Falmouth — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Chainlocker
About This Open Mic
Every other Wednesday in Falmouth
Kicks off at 20:00
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 Falmouth open mic directory
The Night
The Chain Locker is a characterful 16th-century quayside pub on Quay Street, one of Falmouth's oldest buildings, and it does put on live music on the quay from time to time. We haven't been able to confirm a regular recurring open mic here, though — the venue's own listings don't currently advertise one. If you're hoping to play, check the Chain Locker's Facebook page for the latest before heading down.
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 Chainlocker’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every other Wednesday Free entry
Find The Chainlocker
Falmouth
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Falmouth live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Falmouth's The Chainlocker open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Falmouth open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Falmouth mics are free; browse the list.
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