Whiskers is an independent grass-roots live-music bar at 7 Gover Lane in central Newquay (TR7 1ER), Cornwall — billed as 'the beating heart of live music in Newquay'. It puts on live bands and DJs through the week, from original local acts to tribute shows such as a Fleetwood Mac night, and is notable for handing 100% of ticket proceeds straight to the artists. Doors run 7pm to 1am on its gig nights (typically Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday), serving cold beers, local ales and cider alongside the music. Bands and promoters reach the team via TheWhiskersMusicTeam@gmail.com.
Newquay · Every Monday · No fee listed
Whiskers Open Mic
Town centre's monday open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Mondays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Whiskers
Town centreGetting there
5-7 Gover Lane,
Town centre, Newquay TR7 1ER
Town centre, Newquay TR7 1ER
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, NewquayAbout the night
A weekly music open mic at Whiskers on Gover Lane in Newquay town centre, every Monday. A house drum kit, pedals and acoustic equipment are provided, and performers are welcome to bring their own gear. Under-18s are welcome with a parent or guardian. Free entry. The start time is not consistently published, so check with the venue.
Whiskers is an independent grass-roots live-music bar at 7 Gover Lane in central Newquay (TR7 1ER), Cornwall — billed as 'the beating heart of live music in Newquay'. It puts on live bands and DJs through the week, from original local acts to tribute shows such as a Fleetwood Mac night, and is notable for handing 100% of ticket proceeds straight to the artists. Doors run 7pm to 1am on its gig nights (typically Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday), serving cold beers, local ales and cider alongside the music. Bands and promoters reach the team via TheWhiskersMusicTeam@gmail.com.
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Town centre · Every Monday
Whiskers Open Mic
Town centre's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Whiskers · Newquay
Monday
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Oct 2026
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About This Open Mic
A weekly music open mic at Whiskers on Gover Lane in Newquay town centre, every Monday. A house drum kit, pedals and acoustic equipment are provided, and performers are welcome to bring their own gear. Under-18s are welcome with a parent or guardian. Free entry. The start time is not consistently published, so check with the venue.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Whiskers’s Monday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
Mondays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find Whiskers
5-7 Gover Lane, Town centre, Newquay TR7 1ER
Whiskers is in Town centre, Newquay — use TR7 1ER for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Address5-7 Gover Lane
AreaTown centre, Newquay
PostcodeTR7 1ER
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