A traditional pub at 2 Stafford Road in Newport, Shropshire, a market town north of Telford. It runs a fortnightly Wednesday open mic alongside its regular pub trade, and keeps its listings up to date on its Facebook page.
Newport · Every other Wednesday · Free
The New Inn Open Mic
Newport's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The New Inn · Newport
Wednesday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
07 Oct
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 7 October 2026
The New Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start19:30
Sign-up
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The New Inn2 Stafford Road
Newport TF10 7LX
Newport — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
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Highlights
Free entry for all
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Musicians welcome
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About The New Inn
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About This Open Mic
Every other Wednesday in Newport
Kicks off at 19:30
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 Newport open mic directory
The Night
A free music open mic at The New Inn on Stafford Road in Newport, Shropshire, about ten miles north of Telford. It runs on alternate Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 11pm. The listing advises contacting the pub to confirm the next date before travelling.
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 New Inn’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
Every other Wednesday Free entry
Find The New Inn
2 Stafford Road, Newport TF10 7LX
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.
Part of the Newport live music scene.
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BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Newport mics are free; browse the list.
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2 Stafford Road, Newport TF10 7LX.
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