The Holloway is a tiny grassroots micro-venue tucked down St Lawrence Steps off St Benedicts Street in Norwich, blending a curated alternative bookshop with an intimate live-music cellar. With a capacity of just 60 across its two floors, it programmes small-scale musical, literary and cinematic events in a relaxed, welcoming setting, hosting touring and local acts (recent bills have included Black Market Karma, Pneu and FEASTS). A small bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks alongside a rotating selection of books, zines, prints and artist merchandise.
Norwich · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Holloway Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Holloway — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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 5 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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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Holloway
St Benedicts StreetGetting there
2 St Lawrence Steps, St Benedicts St,
St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PE
St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PE
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 20 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
St Benedicts Street, NorwichAbout the night
The Holloway 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
2 St Lawrence Steps, St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4PE.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Holloway is a tiny grassroots micro-venue tucked down St Lawrence Steps off St Benedicts Street in Norwich, blending a curated alternative bookshop with an intimate live-music cellar. With a capacity of just 60 across its two floors, it programmes small-scale musical, literary and cinematic events in a relaxed, welcoming setting, hosting touring and local acts (recent bills have included Black Market Karma, Pneu and FEASTS). A small bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks alongside a rotating selection of books, zines, prints and artist merchandise.
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St Benedicts Street · Every Wednesday
The Holloway Open Mic
Norwich open mic at The Holloway — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 5 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Holloway Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Holloway Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Holloway 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 5 Sept 2026
How sure we are
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 Holloway 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
2 St Lawrence Steps, St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4PE.
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 Holloway’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Holloway 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 Holloway
2 St Lawrence Steps, St Benedicts St, St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PE
Address2 St Lawrence Steps, St Benedicts St
AreaSt Benedicts Street, Norwich
PostcodeNR2 4PE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Norwich (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Holloway in St Benedicts Street, Norwich; NR2 4PE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Dead Wax Norwich, The Champion, Voodoo Daddy's and Pear Tree Inn
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The Holloway provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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The Holloway provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Holloway's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, 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.
2 St Lawrence Steps, St Benedicts St, St Benedicts Street, Norwich NR2 4PE.
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 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NR2 4PE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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What’s On at The Holloway
The gigs coming up at The Holloway besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
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Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin
Norwich
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NOV
27
Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin
Norwich
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreAcoustic
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NOV
27
Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin
Norwich
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAcoustic
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NOV
27
Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin
Norwich
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAcoustic
View details›
NOV
27
Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin
Norwich
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAcoustic
View details›
NOV
27
Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin
Norwich
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAcoustic
View details›
NOV
27
Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin
Norwich
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAcoustic
View details›
NOV
27
Charlie Smith + TINY giant + Retro Firefly + Ewan Martin
Norwich
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreAcoustic
View details›
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10 — What's on at The Holloway
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