The Freemasons Arms is a friendly corner local at 27 Hall Road (NR1 3HQ) in Norwich, known for its lovely decked beer garden that catches the afternoon sun. The bright, breezy interior offers plenty of comfortable seating, sports on TV, a big selection of board games and a dog-friendly welcome, with an impressive range of local ales and spirits behind the bar. It's a lively community pub that puts on frequent live music alongside monthly quiz nights and events, and is listed as a music venue on the Norfolk Gig Guide.
Norwich · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Freemasons Arms Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Freemasons Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thefreemasonsarmsnorwich.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Freemasons Arms
NorwichGetting there
27 Hall Rd,
Norwich NR1 3HQ
Norwich NR1 3HQ
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
NorwichAbout the night
The Freemasons Arms is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Norwich. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
27 Hall Rd, Norwich NR1 3HQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Freemasons Arms is a friendly corner local at 27 Hall Road (NR1 3HQ) in Norwich, known for its lovely decked beer garden that catches the afternoon sun. The bright, breezy interior offers plenty of comfortable seating, sports on TV, a big selection of board games and a dog-friendly welcome, with an impressive range of local ales and spirits behind the bar. It's a lively community pub that puts on frequent live music alongside monthly quiz nights and events, and is listed as a music venue on the Norfolk Gig Guide.
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Norwich · Every Wednesday
The Freemasons Arms Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Freemasons Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Freemasons Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Freemasons Arms Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Freemasons Arms in Norwich, 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 4 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Freemasons Arms is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Norwich. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
27 Hall Rd, Norwich NR1 3HQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Freemasons Arms’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Freemasons Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Freemasons Arms
27 Hall Rd, Norwich NR1 3HQ
Address27 Hall Rd
AreaNorwich
PostcodeNR1 3HQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Freemasons Arms is in Norwich — use NR1 3HQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Freemasons Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Freemasons Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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27 Hall Rd, Norwich NR1 3HQ.
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The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NR1 3HQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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