A pub on Birch Road in the small north Shropshire market town of Ellesmere, close to the Shropshire meres. It runs a weekly acoustic open night every Tuesday evening, which has made it a regular fixture for local singers and players.
Ellesmere · Every Tuesday · Free
The White Hart Open Mic
Ellesmere's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The White Hart · Ellesmere
Tuesday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
07 Oct
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 7 October 2026
The White Hart Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
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Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The White HartBirch Road
Ellesmere SY12 0ET
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Contact
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Highlights
Free entry for all
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Musicians welcome
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About The White Hart
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About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Ellesmere
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Ellesmere open mic directory
The Night
Acoustic Open Night is a free weekly open mic at The White Hart on Birch Road in Ellesmere, north Shropshire. It runs every Tuesday from 8pm to 11pm. This is the most frequent open session in the north of the county, so it suits players who want a regular weekly slot.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The White Hart’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The White Hart
Birch Road, Ellesmere SY12 0ET
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Ellesmere live music scene.
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BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Ellesmere mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Birch Road, Ellesmere SY12 0ET.
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