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Corn Exchange

First-Sunday open mic in the Balcony Bar of Newbury's arts centre

Venue at a glance Corn Exchange · Newbury
Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Acoustic
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

Corn Exchange — Quick Facts

First-Sunday open mic in the Balcony Bar of Newbury's arts centre

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The Details

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Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Corn Exchange Market Place
Newbury
Newbury RG14 5BD

Genres

Acoustic Spoken word

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Corn Exchange

Corn Exchange is a grassroots music venue in Newbury, Newbury. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Corn Exchange books Acoustic, Spoken word acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Newbury venue directory.

The Corn Exchange Newbury is a 400-seat arts centre and theatre in the heart of Newbury, programming theatre, dance, music, film, comedy and visual arts. Its monthly open mic takes over the intimate Balcony Bar on the first Sunday of the month, a free, anything-goes evening spanning live music and spoken word through to close-up magic. Two fully licensed bars and a café make it an easy place to perform or just watch.

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Market Place, Newbury, Newbury, RG14 5BD

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Newbury venues by backline.
Corn Exchange books Acoustic, Spoken word. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Corn Exchange hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Newbury Open Mic Finder.
Market Place, Newbury, Newbury, RG14 5BD. See the map below for directions. Browse more Newbury venues nearby.
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