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The Fountain Inn

Open mic pub in Walsall

Venue at a glance The Fountain Inn · Walsall

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Capacity

standinggrassroots

1 night

Live music

Tueper week

16:00

Open today

until 23:00hours

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Mixed

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Wed 16:00–23:00
Thu 16:00–23:00
Fri 12:00–00:00
Sat 12:00–00:00
Sun 12:00–22:30

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The Fountain Inn 49 Lower Forster Street
Walsall
Walsall WS1 1XB

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7 of 7 days listed

Mon 16:00–23:00
TueLiveToday 16:00–23:00
Wed 16:00–23:00
Thu 16:00–23:00
Fri 12:00–00:00
Sat 12:00–00:00
Sun 12:00–22:30

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About The Fountain Inn

The Fountain Inn is a grassroots music venue in Walsall, Walsall. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

This listing is part of the Walsall venue directory.

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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49 Lower Forster Street, Walsall, Walsall, WS1 1XB

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The Fountain Inn is #30 of 40 Wolverhampton venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

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What equipment does The Fountain Inn provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Walsall venue directory.

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Does The Fountain Inn have open mic nights?

Yes — The Fountain Inn hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Walsall Open Mic Finder.

Where is The Fountain Inn?

49 Lower Forster Street, Walsall, Walsall, WS1 1XB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Walsall venues nearby.

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