The Working Boat is a Falmouth waterfront institution on Greenbank Quay (TR11 2SR), beside the Greenbank Hotel and overlooking the harbour toward Flushing. Established in 1876 and relaunched in 2015, it's a lively local proud of its nautical roots, with a private pontoon, cosy nooks and panoramic harbour views. For performers, the regular fixture is the Monday Evening Open Mic from 8pm, hosted by Oscar, welcoming musicians, poets and storytellers with no genre restrictions — every performer gets a complimentary drink. Beyond the weekly mic, the pub is a headline sponsor of the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival (its beer tent is a main stage) and runs live music through Falmouth Week each August, so the live calendar peaks hard in summer.
Falmouth · Every Monday · Free
The Working Boat Open Mic
Falmouth's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Working Boat · Falmouth
Monday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 5 August 2026
The Working Boat Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
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 Working BoatFalmouth TR11 2SR
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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Working Boat
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Falmouth
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Falmouth open mic directory
The Night
The Working Boat runs an open mic every Monday from 8pm, hosted by Oscar from the upstairs Water's Edge Bar team. It's a relaxed, welcoming waterfront evening on Greenbank Quay overlooking Falmouth Harbour, open to musicians, poets and storytellers alike. Entry is free and every performer gets a free drink on the house. A PA is provided; sign-up is on 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 Working Boat’s Monday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:30Venue closes
Every Monday Free entry
Find The Working Boat
Falmouth TR11 2SR
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Falmouth live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Falmouth's The Working Boat open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Falmouth open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
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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Falmouth TR11 2SR.
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