Telford's Warehouse is an independently run free house, bar and restaurant and one of Chester's most renowned live music and arts venues. Set in a converted Georgian warehouse beside the City Walls on the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal at Tower Wharf, it keeps original industrial features and a glass frontage overlooking the canal basin. A c. 250-capacity room with full backline and in-house engineer, it has hosted major names — Robert Plant, Coldplay, Courtney Pine, John Martyn, Richie Havens, Glenn Tilbrook — across blues, rock, jazz, indie and folk, and runs weekly laid-back 'Sunday Sessions' at 8pm with a rotating host. Both originals and covers are welcome.
Chester · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Telford's Warehouse Open Mic
Chester's Tuesday-night free open mic at Tower Wharf, CH1 4EZ — converted canalside warehouse, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Sun 15 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 28 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 250 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | telfordswarehouse.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Telford's Warehouse
City CentreGetting there
Tower Wharf, Raymond Street,
City Centre, Chester CH1 4EZ
City Centre, Chester CH1 4EZ
The nearest station is Chester (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
City Centre, ChesterAbout the night
Telford's Warehouse is Chester's flagship canalside music venue — a converted Georgian warehouse on the canal basin that's been an independent freehouse and gig room since 1993. Its weekly open mic runs on Sunday nights, with a rotating local host each week and a warm, supportive crowd that's used to everything from solo songwriters to short band sets. Free to play; turn up on the night to get on the list.
Getting there
Tower Wharf, Raymond Street, Chester CH1 4EZ.
Telford's Warehouse is an independently run free house, bar and restaurant and one of Chester's most renowned live music and arts venues. Set in a converted Georgian warehouse beside the City Walls on the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal at Tower Wharf, it keeps original industrial features and a glass frontage overlooking the canal basin. A c. 250-capacity room with full backline and in-house engineer, it has hosted major names — Robert Plant, Coldplay, Courtney Pine, John Martyn, Richie Havens, Glenn Tilbrook — across blues, rock, jazz, indie and folk, and runs weekly laid-back 'Sunday Sessions' at 8pm with a rotating host. Both originals and covers are welcome.
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City Centre · Every Sunday
Telford's Warehouse Open Mic
Chester's Tuesday-night free open mic at Tower Wharf, CH1 4EZ — converted canalside warehouse, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 28 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Telford's Warehouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
Telford's Warehouse Open Mic runs on Sundays at Telford's Warehouse in Chester, 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 28 Aug 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Telford's Warehouse’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 15 acts. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 250 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetelfordswarehouse.com
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
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About This Open Mic
Telford's Warehouse is Chester's flagship canalside music venue — a converted Georgian warehouse on the canal basin that's been an independent freehouse and gig room since 1993. Its weekly open mic runs on Sunday nights, with a rotating local host each week and a warm, supportive crowd that's used to everything from solo songwriters to short band sets. Free to play; turn up on the night to get on the list.
Getting there
Tower Wharf, Raymond Street, Chester CH1 4EZ.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Telford's Warehouse’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Telford's Warehouse provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Telford's Warehouse
Tower Wharf, Raymond Street, City Centre, Chester CH1 4EZ
AddressTower Wharf, Raymond Street
AreaCity Centre, Chester
PostcodeCH1 4EZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Chester (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. Telford's Warehouse is in City Centre, Chester — use CH1 4EZ 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
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Chester open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Telford's Warehouse's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Chester open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
Tower Wharf, Raymond Street, City Centre, Chester CH1 4EZ.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Chester regulars across the Chester open mic scene. Chester open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Chester (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CH1 4EZ. (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 - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Chester open mics.
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