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 · No fee listed
Bulls Head Open Mic
Shrewsbury's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 25 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 12 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every last Wednesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| 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 |
| Website | bullsheadshrewsbury.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Facebook page |
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 Bulls Head
ShrewsburyGetting there
Castle Gates,
Shrewsbury SY1 2AB
Shrewsbury SY1 2AB
The nearest station is Shrewsbury (rail station), about 5 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
ShrewsburyAbout the night
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.
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Shrewsbury · Every last Wednesday of the month
Bulls Head Open Mic
Shrewsbury's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 12 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Bulls Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bulls Head Open Mic runs on the last Wednesday of the month at Bulls Head in Shrewsbury, 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 12 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Bulls Head’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 25 Nov · 20:00Starts in 12d 12h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitebullsheadshrewsbury.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery last Wednesday of the monthNext: Wed 25 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Every last Wednesday of the month in Shrewsbury
Kicks off at 20:00
No entry fee listed
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
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Bulls Head’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 25 Nov · 20:00Starts in 12d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every last Wednesday of the month
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every last Wednesday of the month
Coming up
Wed 25 Nov · Wed 30 Dec · Wed 27 Jan
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Bulls Head
Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AB
AddressCastle Gates
AreaShrewsbury
PostcodeSY1 2AB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Shrewsbury (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Bulls Head is in Shrewsbury — use SY1 2AB 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 Loggerheads, Albert's Shed Shrewsbury, The Boat Inn and The New Inn
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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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Shrewsbury's Bulls Head open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Shrewsbury open mic nights for alternatives.
Bulls Head has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Bulls Head's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Shrewsbury open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AB.
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The nearest station is Shrewsbury (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SY1 2AB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Shrewsbury open mics.
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10 — Venues near Bulls Head
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