The Fountain Inn on Lower Forster Street, Walsall hosts Voices from the Fountain — a monthly showcase open mic for local poets, musicians and spoken-word artists, first Tuesday of each month.
Walsall · Every 1st Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
The Fountain Inn Open Mic
Walsall's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 1 Dec. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every 1st Tuesday 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Poets · Spoken word artists · Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 1st Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
21:30 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Fountain Inn
WalsallGetting there
49 Lower Forster Street,
Walsall WS1 1XB
Walsall WS1 1XB
The nearest station is Walsall (rail station), about 10 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
WalsallAbout the night
Voices from the Fountain is a monthly showcase of local poets, musicians and spoken-word artists at The Fountain Inn, Walsall, on the first Tuesday of each month — pay as you feel.
The Fountain Inn on Lower Forster Street, Walsall hosts Voices from the Fountain — a monthly showcase open mic for local poets, musicians and spoken-word artists, first Tuesday of each month.
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Walsall · Every 1st Tuesday of the month
The Fountain Inn Open Mic
Walsall's tuesday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Fountain Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Fountain Inn Open Mic runs on the 1st Tuesday of the month at The Fountain Inn in Walsall, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Fountain Inn’s venue page →
The night starts at 19:30 and runs to about 21:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 1 Dec · 19:30Starts in 18d 11h 50m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsPoets · Spoken word artists · Musicians
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery 1st Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 1 Dec
Starts19:30until 21:30
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Voices from the Fountain is a monthly showcase of local poets, musicians and spoken-word artists at The Fountain Inn, Walsall, on the first Tuesday of each month — pay as you feel.
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 The Fountain Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 1 Dec · 19:30Starts in 18d 11h 50m
Kick-off19:30Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Music ends21:30Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 1 Dec · Tue 5 Jan · Tue 2 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Fountain Inn
49 Lower Forster Street, Walsall WS1 1XB
Address49 Lower Forster Street
AreaWalsall
PostcodeWS1 1XB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Walsall (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Fountain Inn in Walsall; WS1 1XB is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 21:30. 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 Walsall's The Fountain Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Walsall open mic nights for alternatives.
The Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Walsall open mics.
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49 Lower Forster Street, Walsall WS1 1XB.
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The nearest station is Walsall (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WS1 1XB. (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. Browse other Walsall open mics.
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