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What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Retreat
The Retreat is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Reading with a standing capacity of approximately 50. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Retreat offers an intimate setting for emerging talent in Reading City Centre, with a standing capacity of around 50. It hosts a popular Thursday-night free folk open mic, inviting both original compositions and cover performances. With a PA system and guitar amp available, this real-ale pub fosters a vibrant community atmosphere for diverse music genres.
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Find The Retreat
8 St John's Street, City Centre, Reading, RG1 4EH
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Three things people ask about booking The Retreat.
PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Reading venues by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Reading grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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The Retreat has a standing capacity of approximately 50, classed as a small venue. See all Reading venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Retreat hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Reading Open Mic Finder.
8 St John's Street, City Centre, Reading, RG1 4EH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Reading venues nearby.
