The March Hare is a warm, welcoming estate pub in the Harestock community, a short bus ride north of Winchester city centre. Every Saturday it hosts talented solo artists and bands playing crowd-pleasing classics and modern hits, and on the fourth Wednesday of each month it runs an open-mic night with Jon Walsh where seasoned performers and first-timers are equally welcome. No bookings — you just turn up, grab a spot and order at the bar.
Harestock, SO22 · Monthly on Wednesdays · Free
The March Hare Open Mic
Harestock, SO22's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The March Hare · Winchester
Wednesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
17 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 17 July 2026
The March Hare 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
The March HareHarestock, SO22
Winchester
Harestock, SO22, Winchester — 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 The March Hare
About This Open Mic
Monthly on Wednesdays in Harestock, SO22, Winchester
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 Winchester open mic directory
The Night
The March Hare is a friendly community pub with real ales in Harestock, just north of Winchester city centre, hosting an acoustic open mic on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 8pm. The night is led by host Jon Walsh, who keeps things upbeat and welcoming, and whether you sing, play guitar, write your own songs or just fancy a go, the stage is open to seasoned performers and first-timers alike. Expect a friendly mix of acoustic sets, crowd favourites and the odd surprise.
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 The March Hare’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Monthly on Wednesdays Free entry
Find The March Hare
Harestock, SO22, Winchester
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.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Winchester 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 Winchester mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Harestock, SO22, Winchester.
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