Avon Brewery in Salisbury offers a unique platform for local talent, welcoming both original works and covers across a variety of genres. With no built-in PA system, artists bring their own equipment, fostering a DIY spirit that resonates with grassroots culture. This intimate venue thrives on community engagement, making it a vibrant hub for emerging musicians.
Salisbury · Every Wednesday · Free
Avon Brewery Open Mic
Salisbury's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Avon Brewery · Salisbury
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
22 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
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Last updated: 22 July 2026
Avon Brewery Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Avon BrewerySalisbury
Salisbury — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Avon Brewery
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Salisbury
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Salisbury open mic directory
The Night
The Avon Brewery is a riverside garden pub in Salisbury city centre that runs a weekly open mic on Wednesday evenings, alongside live bands at the weekend. It's a relaxed, real-ale crowd in a characterful old building on Castle Street — turn up, have a pint and grab a slot. Entry is free for both players and listeners.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Avon Brewery’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday Free entry
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Salisbury
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Salisbury live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Salisbury's Avon Brewery open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Salisbury open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Salisbury mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
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