The Pear Tree Inn is a family-run community pub at 79 Unthank Road, Norwich (NR2 2PE), with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that locals rate highly for its open-mic nights. It runs an open mic every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm — free to perform and free to watch. To play, message the host (Lesley) in advance to let them know you'd like a slot, though it stays an informal, friendly night. A PA and at least one vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument, amp and pedals. The crowd is a mix of working musicians, friends and regulars. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts suit the room best; full bands should check with the host first.
Norwich · Every Tuesday · Free
Pear Tree Inn Open Mic
Norwich's tuesday-night free open mic at Pear Tree Inn — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 29 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Facebook page |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Sign up by phone
20:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Pear Tree Inn
NorwichGetting there
79 Unthank Road,
Norwich NR2 2PE
Norwich NR2 2PE
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
NorwichAbout the night
The Pear Tree Inn on Unthank Road is a friendly local that runs its open mic every Tuesday, 8pm–11pm. It's a warm, regulars-and-newcomers crowd, and to grab a performance slot you book ahead by messaging Lesley on 07707996481 (phone or WhatsApp) rather than just turning up to a list. Free to watch, free to play — bring your instrument and have a go.
The Pear Tree Inn is a family-run community pub at 79 Unthank Road, Norwich (NR2 2PE), with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that locals rate highly for its open-mic nights. It runs an open mic every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm — free to perform and free to watch. To play, message the host (Lesley) in advance to let them know you'd like a slot, though it stays an informal, friendly night. A PA and at least one vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument, amp and pedals. The crowd is a mix of working musicians, friends and regulars. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts suit the room best; full bands should check with the host first.
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Norwich · Every Tuesday
Pear Tree Inn Open Mic
Norwich's tuesday-night free open mic at Pear Tree Inn — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 29 Sept
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Pear Tree Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Pear Tree Inn Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Pear Tree Inn in Norwich, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 29 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Pear Tree Inn’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is by phone, in advance, from 19:30. Slots run about 15 minutes - room for roughly 12 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upBy phone, in advance
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30By phone
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Pear Tree Inn on Unthank Road is a friendly local that runs its open mic every Tuesday, 8pm–11pm. It's a warm, regulars-and-newcomers crowd, and to grab a performance slot you book ahead by messaging Lesley on 07707996481 (phone or WhatsApp) rather than just turning up to a list. Free to watch, free to play — bring your instrument and have a go.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How Pear Tree Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30By phone, in advance
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Pear Tree Inn provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00 with a set that fits 15 minutes.
Find Pear Tree Inn
79 Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PE
Address79 Unthank Road
AreaNorwich
PostcodeNR2 2PE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Pear Tree Inn is in Norwich — use NR2 2PE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Pear Tree Inn provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Norwich's Pear Tree Inn open mic.
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Pear Tree Inn provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes, entry to Pear Tree Inn's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Norwich open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
79 Unthank Road, Norwich NR2 2PE.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Norwich regulars across the Norwich open mic scene. Norwich open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NR2 2PE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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