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.
Winchester · Monthly on Wednesdays · No fee listed
The March Hare Open Mic
Harestock, SO22's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Monthly on Wednesdays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
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03 — The night
Monthly on WednesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Wednesdays
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20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The March Hare
Harestock, SO22Getting there
Harestock, SO22, Winchester
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
Harestock, SO22, WinchesterAbout 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.
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.
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Harestock, SO22 · Monthly on Wednesdays
The March Hare Open Mic
Harestock, SO22's wednesday open mic.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 7 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The March Hare Open Mic — Quick Facts
The March Hare Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (monthly) at The March Hare in Winchester, 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 7 Oct 2026
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The night Monthly on Wednesdays
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
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 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.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The March Hare’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Wednesdays
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Wednesdays
Getting there
Harestock, SO22, Winchester - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The March Hare
Harestock, SO22, Winchester
AreaHarestock, SO22, Winchester
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Getting there
The March Hare is in Harestock, SO22, Winchester. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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