The Red Cow is a 16th-century former coaching inn on Beam Street in Nantwich town centre, opposite the bus station and Nantwich Civic Hall. Original wattle and daub is still visible, the open-plan bar has distinct drinking areas, and there is a large beer garden. It is a regular venue for the annual Nantwich Jazz and Blues festival and hosts a fortnightly open mic upstairs.
Nantwich · Every other Tuesday · No fee listed
The Red Cow Open Mic
Town centre's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every other Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets · Spoken word artists |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every other TuesdayHow the night runs
Every other Tuesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:30 Last songs
04 — Find The Red Cow
Town centreGetting there
51 Beam Street,
Town centre, Nantwich CW5 5NF
Town centre, Nantwich CW5 5NF
The nearest station is Nantwich (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
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
Town centre, NantwichAbout the night
A fortnightly open mic upstairs at The Red Cow on Beam Street in Nantwich, on Tuesdays from 8pm to 10.30pm. Musicians, poets, spoken-word performers and comedians are welcome. Free entry.
The Red Cow is a 16th-century former coaching inn on Beam Street in Nantwich town centre, opposite the bus station and Nantwich Civic Hall. Original wattle and daub is still visible, the open-plan bar has distinct drinking areas, and there is a large beer garden. It is a regular venue for the annual Nantwich Jazz and Blues festival and hosts a fortnightly open mic upstairs.
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Town centre · Every other Tuesday
The Red Cow Open Mic
Town centre's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Red Cow · Nantwich
Tuesday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
13 Oct
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No fee
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Last updated: 13 October 2026
The Red Cow Open Mic — Quick Facts
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightTuesdayEvery other Tuesday
Starts20:00until 22:30
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 22:30.
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Poets · Spoken word artists
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
A fortnightly open mic upstairs at The Red Cow on Beam Street in Nantwich, on Tuesdays from 8pm to 10.30pm. Musicians, poets, spoken-word performers and comedians are welcome. Free entry.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Red Cow’s Tuesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Tuesday
Music ends22:30Last act finishes
How often
Every other Tuesday
Getting there
Town centre, Nantwich, CW5 5NF - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Red Cow
51 Beam Street, Town centre, Nantwich CW5 5NF
Address51 Beam Street
AreaTown centre, Nantwich
PostcodeCW5 5NF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Nantwich (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Red Cow in Town centre, Nantwich; CW5 5NF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:30. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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51 Beam Street, Town centre, Nantwich CW5 5NF.
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The nearest station is Nantwich (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CW5 5NF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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