The Clarendon is a Victorian corner pub at 38 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton (WV3 0TN), part of the Phoenix pub group. A traditional real-ale house with three hand-pulled ales, it runs a busy events calendar including Wednesday open mic nights, Northern Soul nights, themed parties and live bands on the last weekend of each month. With a beer garden and an in-house PA, it's a dependable grassroots stage for covers and original acts in central Wolverhampton.
Wolverhampton · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Clarendon Open Mic
Wolverhampton open mic at Clarendon — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Clarendon
Chapel AshGetting there
38 Chapel Ash,
Wolverhampton WV3 0TN
Wolverhampton WV3 0TN
The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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
Chapel Ash, WolverhamptonAbout the night
The Clarendon is a well-loved pub on Chapel Ash, a short walk from Wolverhampton city centre, and its Wednesday open mic is held in the upstairs room — visitors describe the open-mic crowd as genuinely friendly and welcoming to newcomers. The pub runs meal and drinks promotions through the week, so it's an easy, low-pressure night to bring a guitar and try a few songs.
Getting there
38 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0TN.
Photos
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The Clarendon is a Victorian corner pub at 38 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton (WV3 0TN), part of the Phoenix pub group. A traditional real-ale house with three hand-pulled ales, it runs a busy events calendar including Wednesday open mic nights, Northern Soul nights, themed parties and live bands on the last weekend of each month. With a beer garden and an in-house PA, it's a dependable grassroots stage for covers and original acts in central Wolverhampton.
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Chapel Ash · Every Wednesday
Clarendon Open Mic
Wolverhampton open mic at Clarendon — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Clarendon Open Mic — Quick Facts
Clarendon Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Clarendon in Wolverhampton, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Nov 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Clarendon’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 24m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Clarendon is a well-loved pub on Chapel Ash, a short walk from Wolverhampton city centre, and its Wednesday open mic is held in the upstairs room — visitors describe the open-mic crowd as genuinely friendly and welcoming to newcomers. The pub runs meal and drinks promotions through the week, so it's an easy, low-pressure night to bring a guitar and try a few songs.
Getting there
38 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0TN.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's 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 Clarendon’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 24m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Clarendon provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Clarendon
38 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0TN
Address38 Chapel Ash
AreaChapel Ash, Wolverhampton
PostcodeWV3 0TN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Clarendon in Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton; WV3 0TN is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Clarendon provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Wolverhampton open mic nights for alternatives.
Clarendon provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Clarendon's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Wolverhampton open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
38 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0TN.
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The nearest station is Wolverhampton St George's (Metro station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WV3 0TN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Wolverhampton open mics.
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Clarendon open mic in brief. The Clarendon open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Clarendon’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Wolverhampton are listed by day.
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