The Mallard is a Wadworth country pub on Calne Road in Lyneham, near Chippenham, with a cosy, relaxed atmosphere, sport on TV and live music every month. It hosts an open mic on the first Thursday of each month from 8pm, with a PA system set up so performers can plug in and play.
Lyneham · Every 1st Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Mallard Open Mic
Lyneham's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 3 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every 1st Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every 1st Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:45 Last songs
04 — Find The Mallard
LynehamGetting there
Calne Road,
Lyneham SN15 4PL
Lyneham SN15 4PL
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
LynehamAbout the night
The Mallard on Calne Road, Lyneham, near Chippenham, hosts an open mic on the first Thursday of each month from 8pm. A PA system is set up, so performers can just plug in, adjust and play.
The Mallard is a Wadworth country pub on Calne Road in Lyneham, near Chippenham, with a cosy, relaxed atmosphere, sport on TV and live music every month. It hosts an open mic on the first Thursday of each month from 8pm, with a PA system set up so performers can plug in and play.
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Lyneham · Every 1st Thursday of the month
The Mallard Open Mic
Lyneham's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
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- 11 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Mallard Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Mallard Open Mic runs on the 1st Thursday of the month at The Mallard in Lyneham, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Mallard’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 22:45. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 20:00Starts in 20d 12h 22m
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery 1st Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 3 Dec
Starts20:00until 22:45
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Mallard on Calne Road, Lyneham, near Chippenham, hosts an open mic on the first Thursday of each month from 8pm. A PA system is set up, so performers can just plug in, adjust and play.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Mallard’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 20:00Starts in 20d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Thursday of the month
Music ends22:45Last act finishes
How often
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 3 Dec · Thu 7 Jan · Thu 4 Feb
Kit
The Mallard provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Mallard
Calne Road, Lyneham SN15 4PL
AddressCalne Road
AreaLyneham
PostcodeSN15 4PL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The Mallard is in Lyneham — use SN15 4PL for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Tawny Owl, The Wine Bar, The Rolleston Arms and The Beehive
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:45. The Mallard provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Mallard provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Calne Road, Lyneham SN15 4PL.
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