The Bulls Head sits on Castle Gates in Shrewsbury, a minute's walk down the hill to the railway station, so it is the natural first or last pint for anyone arriving by train. It is a Marston's pub with cask ales, a sunny beer garden, a fireplace, free wifi and live sport on the screens, and it is dog friendly. Live music and quiz nights run through the week, and the room's own open mic night lands on the last Wednesday of every month, 8pm till 11pm, everyone welcome, with a dedicated Facebook page for the night. Doors open at 11am Monday to Saturday and midday on Sunday, closing at 11pm every night.
Shrewsbury · Every last Wednesday of the month · Free
Bulls Head Open Mic
Shrewsbury's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Bulls Head · Shrewsbury
Wednesday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
12 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 12 September 2026
Bulls Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Bulls HeadCastle Gates
Shrewsbury SY1 2AB
Shrewsbury — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Bulls Head
About This Open Mic
Every last Wednesday of the month in Shrewsbury
Kicks off at 20:00
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 Shrewsbury open mic directory
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 Bulls Head’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every last Wednesday of the month Free entry
Find Bulls Head
Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AB
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Shrewsbury live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Shrewsbury open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Shrewsbury mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AB.
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