The Lower Chequer is a Joule's Brewery taphouse on Crown Bank in Sandbach town centre, billed as the town's oldest building with a history going back to c. 1570. Restored with its original character, it has a real fire, a beer terrace and a walled beer garden, and is dog friendly. It hosts regular music and entertainment, including a monthly open mic.
Sandbach · Every last Wednesday of the month · No fee listed
The Lower Chequer Open Mic
Town centre's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every last Wednesday of the month |
| 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 |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every last Wednesday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Lower Chequer
Town centreGetting there
Crown Bank,
Town centre, Sandbach CW11 1DB
Town centre, Sandbach CW11 1DB
The nearest station is Sandbach (rail station), about 25 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, SandbachAbout the night
A monthly music open mic at The Lower Chequer on Crown Bank in Sandbach, on the last Wednesday of each month from 8pm to 11pm. Performers get a free drink. Free entry.
The Lower Chequer is a Joule's Brewery taphouse on Crown Bank in Sandbach town centre, billed as the town's oldest building with a history going back to c. 1570. Restored with its original character, it has a real fire, a beer terrace and a walled beer garden, and is dog friendly. It hosts regular music and entertainment, including a monthly open mic.
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Town centre · Every last Wednesday of the month
The Lower Chequer Open Mic
Town centre's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Lower Chequer · Sandbach
Wednesday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
13 Oct
Last verified
No fee
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Last updated: 13 October 2026
The Lower Chequer Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightWednesdayEvery last Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 28 Oct
Starts20:00until 23:00
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00.
Next nightWed 28 Oct · 20:00Starts in 4d 17h 03m
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
A monthly music open mic at The Lower Chequer on Crown Bank in Sandbach, on the last Wednesday of each month from 8pm to 11pm. Performers get a free drink. 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 Lower Chequer’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 28 Oct · 20:00Starts in 4d 17h 03m
Kick-off20:00Every last Wednesday of the month
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every last Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 28 Oct · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 30 Dec
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Lower Chequer
Crown Bank, Town centre, Sandbach CW11 1DB
AddressCrown Bank
AreaTown centre, Sandbach
PostcodeCW11 1DB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Sandbach (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Lower Chequer in Town centre, Sandbach; CW11 1DB 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 Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Crown Bank, Town centre, Sandbach CW11 1DB.
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The nearest station is Sandbach (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CW11 1DB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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