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 · No fee listed
Avon Brewery Open Mic
Castle Street's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
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
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Avon Brewery
Castle StreetGetting there
Castle Street, Salisbury
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Castle Street, SalisburyAbout 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.
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.
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Castle Street · Every Wednesday
Avon Brewery Open Mic
Castle Street's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 11 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Avon Brewery Open Mic — Quick Facts
Avon Brewery Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Avon Brewery in Salisbury, 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 11 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 11m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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About This Open Mic
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.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Avon Brewery’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 11m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
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Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Avon Brewery
Castle Street, Salisbury
AreaCastle Street, Salisbury
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Getting there
Avon Brewery is in Castle Street, Salisbury. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Salisbury's Avon Brewery open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Salisbury open mic nights for alternatives.
Avon Brewery has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Avon Brewery's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Salisbury open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Avon Brewery is in Castle Street, Salisbury. Get directions, or see the other Southampton open mics.
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