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Live Music in Amersham
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Live music in Amersham runs on character, not scale — coaching inn pubs in Old Amersham, acoustic nights on the Hill, a quietly active Chilterns circuit.
Updated 4 November 2026
01 — The short answer
AmershamLive music in Amersham
Amersham has 1 venue listing live music, 18 gigs in the next 30 days and 12 open mic nights (both in and around High Wycombe).
Amersham is really two gigs in one town. Old Amersham — the coaching-inn end down in the valley — runs acoustic and folk-leaning nights in historic pubs like The Kings Arms and The Crown, where a solo guitarist or duo is a better fit than a full band. Up on the Hill you'll find the modern bars and restaurant bookings, slightly louder, slightly later, and slightly better paid. Audiences are Chilterns commuters — older, moneyed, attentive, and quick to book you back if you read the room. Open mics at The Eagle and sporadic sessions at The Elephant & Castle are the easiest way in.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around High Wycombe | 18 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around High Wycombe | 12 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Amersham100
| Artists | 13 |
| Venues | 4 |
| Gigs 90d | 95 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 50 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — The scene
AmershamThe Amersham sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Amersham is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| Old Amersham pubsThe Eagle is the closest thing to a regular live music pub — real ales, occasional bands and acoustic nights. The Kings Arms (15th-century coaching inn, Four Weddings filming location) is heritage-beautiful but rarely hosts live music. |
| Classical & festivalAmersham Festival of Music (40+ years, 3+ weeks each spring) — classical, choral, jazz, recitals across churches and community spaces. A genuine local institution but not rock/pop. |
| The open mic circuit12 open mic nights run in and around High Wycombe - Friars Square Open Mic and The Rose and Crown among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar18 gigs are listed in and around High Wycombe in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email. |
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Chesham, Rickmansworth and Berkhamsted.
| NearbyLive music in Chesham | |
| NearbyLive music in Rickmansworth | |
| NearbyLive music in Berkhamsted |
04 — Venues
1 roomWhere live music happens
Live music in Amersham happens across 1 listed venues. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Amersham venue directory, see what is booked on the Amersham gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in Amersham |
05 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Amersham
18 gigs are listed in and around High Wycombe for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts14:00 Frank Sinatra Big Band Bash!Norden Farm Centre For The Arts · Boyn Hill · High Wycombe£24 
Totally BlondieNorden Farm Centre For The Arts · Boyn Hill · High Wycombe£27 19:30Fri 6 Nov 
Classically Kate BushThe Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury · Aylesbury North 19:30Fri 6 Nov 
James Church's Cabaret Night with Fra FeeNorden Farm Centre For The Arts · Boyn Hill · High Wycombe£26 20:00Sat 7 Nov 
The StylisticsThe Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury · Aylesbury North 19:00Sun 8 Nov 
Nerina Pallot - Fire Escape Symphonies TourNorden Farm Centre For The Arts · Boyn Hill · High Wycombe£27 19:30Fri 13 Nov Every listing is a real Amersham date, rebuilt nightly from the Amersham gig directory. See the Amersham venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Amersham gigs | |
| What's on in Amersham this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
06 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Amersham
Whoever you are, Amersham has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
| FansWhat's on in Amersham this weekthe Amersham gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in High Wycombeevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in High Wycombefree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in High Wycombeclaim yours free and keep it current |
07 — Pay
GX IndexWhat acts earn
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
| What it costs to book live music in Amershamthe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Amershamthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
08 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Amersham compares
Amersham's scene, counted with the High Wycombe area, ranks seventh of 7 for live music venues against its 6 nearest city scenes - London, Reading, Watford, Luton, Egham and Woking. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
| # | Area | Venues |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | London 70 open mics · 1,493 upcoming gigs | 318 |
| 02 | Reading 17 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs | 31 |
| 03 | Watford 12 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs | 24 |
| 04 | Luton 7 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 05 | Egham 10 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 06 | Woking 14 open mics · 27 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 07 | Amersham (High Wycombe area) This city 12 open mics · 26 upcoming gigs | 14 |
09 — Questions8 answersFrequently asked questions
10 — Keep exploring
AmershamMore of Amersham
More live music resources for Amersham and the rest of the UK: fee guides, venue lists, open mic finders and how-to guides, all read from the same live directory.
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| Rock Bands Brighton | Book Live Rock Acts | GigXchange | |
| Buckinghamshire Live Music GuideCounty-wide roundup — Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Amersham and beyond. |
Everything live in Amersham — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Amersham. Artists and bands available around Amersham.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Amersham — sorted by dateWhat's on in Amersham — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Amersham, by date. One-off gigs at indie venues and community stages. Sorted by date, refreshed continuously. Free and ticketed shows both listed. Every gig links its venue.Amersham gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in AmershamCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Amersham venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Amersham. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Amersham venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Amersham open mic nightsJust starting out? Amersham open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Amersham. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Amersham open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in AmershamStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Amersham. How to get gigs. How to book live music. Find a band, city by city. Written for working musicians and venues.How to get gigs · How to book · Find a band |
| RatesWhat live acts earn in AmershamLive Amersham rate benchmarks from the GigXchange Index. Median fees by act size and event type. City-level benchmarks, updated nightly. Never a misleading average — real percentiles. Free to cite under CC BY 4.0.GigXchange Index · Pay-rate guide |
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Live Music in Amersham
Live music in Amersham runs on character, not scale — coaching inn pubs in Old Amersham, acoustic nights on the Hill, a quietly active Chilterns circuit.
Last updated: 4 November 2026
Live Music in Amersham: the Short Answer
Amersham has 1 venue listing live music, 18 gigs in the next 30 days and 12 open mic nights (both in and around High Wycombe).
Amersham is really two gigs in one town. Old Amersham — the coaching-inn end down in the valley — runs acoustic and folk-leaning nights in historic pubs like The Kings Arms and The Crown, where a solo guitarist or duo is a better fit than a full band. Up on the Hill you'll find the modern bars and restaurant bookings, slightly louder, slightly later, and slightly better paid. Audiences are Chilterns commuters — older, moneyed, attentive, and quick to book you back if you read the room. Open mics at The Eagle and sporadic sessions at The Elephant & Castle are the easiest way in.
The Amersham Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in Amersham is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
The Eagle is the closest thing to a regular live music pub — real ales, occasional bands and acoustic nights. The Kings Arms (15th-century coaching inn, Four Weddings filming location) is heritage-beautiful but rarely hosts live music.
Amersham Festival of Music (40+ years, 3+ weeks each spring) — classical, choral, jazz, recitals across churches and community spaces. A genuine local institution but not rock/pop.
12 open mic nights run in and around High Wycombe - Friars Square Open Mic and The Rose and Crown among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
18 gigs are listed in and around High Wycombe in the next 30 days. See them by date in the gig directory, or get what's on this week by email.
Acts travel, and the next scene is one city over - Chesham, Rickmansworth and Berkhamsted.
Where Live Music Happens in Amersham
Live music in Amersham happens across 1 listed venues. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights. Browse by area or by night, then open a room to see its upcoming gigs.
Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Amersham venue directory, see what is booked on the Amersham gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Amersham
18 gigs are listed in and around High Wycombe for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory. Every listing links to the gig's own page, with the date, the doors time and where to buy a ticket.
Every listing is a real Amersham date, rebuilt nightly from the Amersham gig directory. See the Amersham venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Amersham
Whoever you are, Amersham has a page built for your next step: artists find rooms and open mics, venues and promoters find acts, and everyone sees what gigs actually pay. Pick yours.
What Acts Earn in Amersham
One figure from the GX Index - what acts are actually paid, the UK median where it rests on 20+ fees. The full prices and the pay guide are one click away.
How Amersham Compares
Amersham's scene, counted with the High Wycombe area, ranks seventh of 7 for live music venues against its 6 nearest city scenes - London, Reading, Watford, Luton, Egham and Woking. Each row is a city's wider area in our directory, nearby towns included: venues that list live music, weekly open mics and upcoming gigs, refreshed nightly.
- #1 London 70 open mics · 1,493 upcoming gigs 318
- #2 Reading 17 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs 31
- #3 Watford 12 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs 24
- #4 Luton 7 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs 16
- #5 Egham 10 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs 16
- #6 Woking 14 open mics · 27 upcoming gigs 16
- #7 Amersham (High Wycombe area) This city 12 open mics · 26 upcoming gigs 14
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