The Wheatsheaf is a historic 18th-century half-timbered town-centre pub at 50 High Street, Shrewsbury, overlooking St Julian's Church, with six handpumps and pavement seating. Live music is what it excels at — folk and acoustic aplenty, with performances on weekday evenings showcasing local talent, and it is an official LOOPFEST venue. The kitchen's award-winning chef prepares fresh food from local produce with a regularly changing specials menu. Open daily 11am to late. As an established gig venue it provides a house PA and welcomes both originals and covers.
Shrewsbury · Every other Wednesday · No fee listed
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic
High Street's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every other Wednesday |
| 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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03 — The night
Every other WednesdayHow the night runs
Every other Wednesday
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20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Wheatsheaf
High StreetGetting there
High Street, Shrewsbury
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
High Street, ShrewsburyAbout the night
The Wheatsheaf on Shrewsbury's High Street is a characterful, half-timbered traditional pub, and its open mic — hosted by Fergus Reid — runs fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. It's a genuinely lovely setting: an intimate, candlelit upstairs lounge that brings out some of the best local talent in a warm, unhurried atmosphere with good food and drink all night. Entry is free, so just come along, sign up and play a few songs.
The Wheatsheaf is a historic 18th-century half-timbered town-centre pub at 50 High Street, Shrewsbury, overlooking St Julian's Church, with six handpumps and pavement seating. Live music is what it excels at — folk and acoustic aplenty, with performances on weekday evenings showcasing local talent, and it is an official LOOPFEST venue. The kitchen's award-winning chef prepares fresh food from local produce with a regularly changing specials menu. Open daily 11am to late. As an established gig venue it provides a house PA and welcomes both originals and covers.
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High Street · Every other Wednesday
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic
High Street's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 24 Oct
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- No fee
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The Wheatsheaf Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Wheatsheaf Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (fortnightly) at The Wheatsheaf 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 checked 24 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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NightWednesdayEvery other Wednesday
Starts20:00start time
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About This Open Mic
The Wheatsheaf on Shrewsbury's High Street is a characterful, half-timbered traditional pub, and its open mic — hosted by Fergus Reid — runs fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. It's a genuinely lovely setting: an intimate, candlelit upstairs lounge that brings out some of the best local talent in a warm, unhurried atmosphere with good food and drink all night. Entry is free, so just come along, sign up and play a few songs.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Wheatsheaf’s Wednesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Wednesday
Getting there
High Street, Shrewsbury - the map is below.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Wheatsheaf
High Street, Shrewsbury
AreaHigh Street, Shrewsbury
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Getting there
You'll find The Wheatsheaf in High Street, Shrewsbury. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Loggerheads, Albert's Shed Shrewsbury, The Boat Inn and The New Inn
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Shrewsbury's The Wheatsheaf open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Shrewsbury open mic nights for alternatives.
The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf'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.
The Wheatsheaf is in High Street, Shrewsbury. Get directions, or see the other Telford open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Wheatsheaf
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