The Drummond sits on Woodbridge Road, a five-minute walk from the centre of historic Guildford and just along from Stoke Park. It's a proper food-and-ale local — real ale, an open-kitchen seasonal menu, traditional Sunday roasts and quiz nights — that doubles as a grassroots music spot. The weekly Guildford Open Mic runs on Wednesday evenings, with further live entertainment on Thursdays, making it a regular fixture for the town's acoustic and singer-songwriter crowd, with a PA on site. Open Monday-Thursday 12:00-23:00, Friday-Saturday 12:00-00:00 and Sunday 12:00-22:30.
Guildford · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Drummond Open Mic
Guildford's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
22:00 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Drummond
GuildfordGetting there
Guildford
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
GuildfordAbout the night
The Drummond is a large open-plan local on two levels on the main road north out of Guildford (55–56 Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RF), with a rotating range of ales, wines and spirits. Its Guildford Open Mic has run on Wednesdays, 8pm–10pm, with free admission — a fun, supportive and friendly night welcoming both seasoned performers and first-timers, with a full PA, stage lighting and tech support laid on, so you just bring an instrument and some friends. The most recent open-mic listing we could find was for January 2026, though, and the pub's current listings mention a Wednesday burger night rather than the open mic — so check with the pub before heading down.
The Drummond sits on Woodbridge Road, a five-minute walk from the centre of historic Guildford and just along from Stoke Park. It's a proper food-and-ale local — real ale, an open-kitchen seasonal menu, traditional Sunday roasts and quiz nights — that doubles as a grassroots music spot. The weekly Guildford Open Mic runs on Wednesday evenings, with further live entertainment on Thursdays, making it a regular fixture for the town's acoustic and singer-songwriter crowd, with a PA on site. Open Monday-Thursday 12:00-23:00, Friday-Saturday 12:00-00:00 and Sunday 12:00-22:30.
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Guildford · Every Wednesday
The Drummond Open Mic
Guildford's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 19 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Drummond Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Drummond Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Drummond in Guildford, 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 19 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 22:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 22:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Drummond is a large open-plan local on two levels on the main road north out of Guildford (55–56 Woodbridge Road, GU1 4RF), with a rotating range of ales, wines and spirits. Its Guildford Open Mic has run on Wednesdays, 8pm–10pm, with free admission — a fun, supportive and friendly night welcoming both seasoned performers and first-timers, with a full PA, stage lighting and tech support laid on, so you just bring an instrument and some friends. The most recent open-mic listing we could find was for January 2026, though, and the pub's current listings mention a Wednesday burger night rather than the open mic — so check with the pub before heading down.
The kit 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 Drummond’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends22:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Drummond 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 Drummond
Guildford
AreaGuildford
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Drummond in Guildford. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
West End Social Club, The Keep, The Fiery Bird and The Boileroom
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:00. The Drummond provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Guildford's The Drummond open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Guildford open mic nights for alternatives.
The Drummond provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Drummond's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Guildford open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Drummond is in Guildford. Get directions, or see the other Woking open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Guildford regulars across the Guildford open mic scene. Guildford open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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. Browse other Guildford open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Drummond
All ›More rooms near The Drummond: West End Social Club, G Live Guildford, Stoke Park, The Back Room Of The Star Inn, The Boileroom Music And Cultural Arts Space, The Fiery Bird, The Jolly Farmer, The Kings Head, The Prince Albert and The Seven Stars.
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