The Plough is a proper Tilehurst local on School Road (RG31 5AW) on the western edge of Reading, and it is the long-running home of the 'Sunday night at the Ploughdium' open mic and jam sessions, held every Sunday from 7.30pm with live music always free. Beyond the weekly jam it occasionally puts on a full live band, roughly once or twice a month. It is a community boozer at heart — darts, pool, a large garden and smoking area used for outdoor events through the summer, one regular and one rotating cask ale (Loddon Hocus Pocus a favourite) and home-made rolls rather than a full kitchen. A PA is provided for the Sunday session, making it a friendly, no-frills grassroots spot for both first-timers and regulars to get up and play.
Reading · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Plough Open Mic
Reading open mic at The Plough — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 14 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| 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 SundayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Plough
ReadingGetting there
78 School Rd,
Reading RG31 5AW
Reading RG31 5AW
The nearest station is Tilehurst (rail station), about 25 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
ReadingAbout the night
The Plough on Tilehurst's 'Triangle' (78 School Road, Reading RG31 5AW) runs the 'Sunday night at the Ploughdium' open mic and jam, every Sunday from 7:30pm — and it's always free. It's a proper locals' pub with darts, pool, a big back garden and home-made rolls, hosted by Robin and Janet, so the night is relaxed, friendly and as much jam as solo spot. Bring your instrument, sign up on the night and join in.
The Plough is a proper Tilehurst local on School Road (RG31 5AW) on the western edge of Reading, and it is the long-running home of the 'Sunday night at the Ploughdium' open mic and jam sessions, held every Sunday from 7.30pm with live music always free. Beyond the weekly jam it occasionally puts on a full live band, roughly once or twice a month. It is a community boozer at heart — darts, pool, a large garden and smoking area used for outdoor events through the summer, one regular and one rotating cask ale (Loddon Hocus Pocus a favourite) and home-made rolls rather than a full kitchen. A PA is provided for the Sunday session, making it a friendly, no-frills grassroots spot for both first-timers and regulars to get up and play.
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Reading · Every Sunday
The Plough Open Mic
Reading open mic at The Plough — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Apr 2026
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The Plough Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Plough Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Plough in Reading, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 14 Sept 2026
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Music starts around 19:30. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 53m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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About This Open Mic
The Plough on Tilehurst's 'Triangle' (78 School Road, Reading RG31 5AW) runs the 'Sunday night at the Ploughdium' open mic and jam, every Sunday from 7:30pm — and it's always free. It's a proper locals' pub with darts, pool, a big back garden and home-made rolls, hosted by Robin and Janet, so the night is relaxed, friendly and as much jam as solo spot. Bring your instrument, sign up on the night and join in.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Plough’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 53m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every Sunday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Plough 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 Plough
78 School Rd, Reading RG31 5AW
Address78 School Rd
AreaReading
PostcodeRG31 5AW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Tilehurst (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. The Plough is in Reading — use RG31 5AW 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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Corn Exchange, The Rising Sun Arts Centre, The New Inn and Mates Rates Comedy Club
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Plough provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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78 School Rd, Reading RG31 5AW.
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The nearest station is Tilehurst (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RG31 5AW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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