The George and Dragon is a historic, family-run period pub at 85 Castle Street, Salisbury (SP1 3SP), sitting beside the River Avon with a riverside garden in the heart of the city. It's a lively spot serving beers, cocktails and hearty pub food, with weekly live music as the centrepiece: a Sunday open-mic night hosted by Lucas Hardy, where you sign up from 7pm and music kicks off at 7:30pm with each performer getting roughly three songs. Reviewers single out the welcoming atmosphere, the live music and even D&D sessions. It's an intimate room (around 70 capacity) running an in-house PA, welcoming both originals and covers across acoustic, folk and open-mic styles.
Salisbury · Every Sunday · Free
George and Dragon Open Mic
Salisbury's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance George and Dragon · Salisbury
Sunday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
25 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:00
Sign-up time
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Listing status
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Last updated: 25 July 2026
George and Dragon Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
George and DragonSalisbury
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Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About George and Dragon
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Salisbury
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Salisbury open mic directory
The Night
The George & Dragon on Castle Street (85, SP1 3SP) runs an open mic every Sunday night, hosted by Lucas Hardy. Sign-up starts from 7pm by having a chat with Lucas, with music kicking off at 7:30pm; the aim is to give everyone around three songs, so get there early to bag a slot. It's free to play, with a PA provided, in one of Salisbury's best-loved pubs.
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 George and Dragon’s Sunday night runs.
19:00Sign-up
19:30Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Sunday Free entry
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Salisbury
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Salisbury live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Salisbury open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
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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