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Live Music in Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Of the 9 venues that list their live nights, 4 put on music on Tuesdays and 4 on Wednesdays. Of the 6 with a known size, 4 are small rooms under 150 and 2 hold up to 500.
Updated 4 November 2026
01 — The short answer
With WatfordLive music in Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted shares its live music with Watford: 24 venues listing live music, 18 gigs in the next 30 days and 12 open mic nights in and around Watford.
Live music in Berkhamsted thrives along the Grand Union canal — independent pubs, historic coaching inns and a commuter-belt audience that books bands weekly.
Berkhamsted (ONS 2021 population ~20k, HP4 postcode) is one of the better-paying small towns in the Home Counties live circuit — 30 minutes into Euston, commuter-belt money, and a heritage high street full of Grade II coaching inns. The Grand Union canal pulls steady weekend footfall through pubs like The Boat, The Crystal Palace and The Lamb; the High Street restaurants programme regular jazz, acoustic and easy-listening bookings. The catch: audiences are discerning. A polished trio playing Norah Jones and Ed Sheeran lands better than a loud rock covers band. Private bookings for canal boat hires, garden parties and corporate away-days stack up through summer — list on GigXchange now and they come to you.
listing live music
| Gigsin the next 30 days · in and around Watford | 18 |
| Open micsactive nights · in and around Watford | 12 |
02 — The scene
Live Music Scene Score — Berkhamsted100
| Artists | 23 |
| Venues | 0 |
| Gigs 90d | 100 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 50 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — The week
Every weekLive music nights
Wednesday is the big night in and around Watford: 4 venues list live music and 4 open mics run every week. Nothing regular is listed on Monday. Across the week, 9 venues list regular live nights and 11 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Berkhamsted.
Regular live music nights in Berkhamsted
Venues that list live music on that night, plus open mics that run on it every week.
| Tuesday4 venues · 3 open mics - Mad Squirrel, The Oddfellows Arms |
| Wednesday4 venues · 4 open mics - The Saint & Sinner, The Crown |
| Thursday1 venue · 1 open mic - The Tudor Arms |
| Friday2 venues · 1 open mic - Glenn Social & Sports Club |
| Saturday3 venues · 0 open mics |
| Sunday1 venue · 2 open mics - Johnny's Bar, The Horn |
04 — The scene
BerkhamstedThe Berkhamsted sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in and around Watford is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| Pub circuit & venuesThe Goat (83 High Street) is the town's premier live music pub — free live bands every Friday and Saturday, mixed genres. Berkhamsted Civic Centre (200 seated / 250 standing with stage) hosts community concerts and functions. The Rex Cinema (350 seats, stunning 1938 Art Deco) is primarily films but hosts occasional live events. |
| Function & wedding marketAffluent catchment means solid function-band demand. Nearby Ashridge House (country estate, 3 miles) is a major wedding venue. Solo/duo fees sit at the higher end of the Hertfordshire range due to demographics. Annual Berkofest brings varied genres to the town. |
| Room sizesSmall rooms under 150: 4 · mid-size up to 500: 2 · bigger stages: 0 - 6 rooms in and around Watford with a known capacity. Every room's size and kit is on the Watford venue directory. |
| The open mic circuit12 open mic nights run in and around Watford - Johnny's Bar and The Horn among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times. |
| The gig calendar18 gigs are listed in and around Watford 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, Hemel Hempstead and Tring.
| NearbyLive music in Chesham | |
| NearbyLive music in Hemel Hempstead | |
| NearbyLive music in Tring |
05 — Venues
16 roomsWhere live music happens
The Watford circuit runs through 24 venues. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Photo: Google 50 cap Blackwells ChipperfieldChipperfield, Kings Langley · Kings Langley 
Chandos ArmsColindale · LondonHouse PA Cap tbc 
Cocos StanmoreStanmore Cap tbc 
Glenn Social & Sports ClubWatfordHouse PA Cap tbc 
Horse And ChainsBushey 90Cap 
Johnny's BarWatfordHouse PA Cap tbc 
Mad SquirrelSt AlbansHouse PA Cap tbc 
OnefortyWest Harrow · Harrow 55Cap 
The Boxmoor PlayhouseBoxmoor · Hemel Hempstead Cap tbc 
The CrownSt Albans Cap tbc Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Berkhamsted venue directory, see what is booked on the Berkhamsted gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in and around Watford |
06 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Berkhamsted
18 gigs are listed in and around Watford for the next 30 days, from free pub sets to ticketed shows - rebuilt nightly from the gig directory.
Starts20:00 Niall McNameeThe Horn · St Peters 
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues OrchestraWatford Colosseum · Watford 19:30Fri 6 Nov 
BarriokeThe Horn · St Peters 20:00Fri 6 Nov 
BarriokeThe Horn · St Peters 20:00Sat 7 Nov 
Rocketsuit Rogue, Codename ColinThe Horn · St Peters · Watford 20:00Tue 10 Nov 
Courtney HadwinThe Horn · St Peters 20:00Thu 12 Nov Every listing is a real Berkhamsted date, rebuilt nightly from the Berkhamsted gig directory. See the Berkhamsted venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Berkhamsted gigs | |
| What's on in Berkhamsted this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
07 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Berkhamsted
Whoever you are, Berkhamsted 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 Berkhamsted this weekthe Berkhamsted gig guide, by email | |
| FansUpcoming gigs in Watfordevery listing, sorted by date | |
| ArtistsHow to get gigspay, venues that book, how to pitch | |
| ArtistsOpen mics in Watfordfree stage time, night by night | |
| BookersBook live musicprices, steps, licensing | |
| VenuesLive music venues in Watfordclaim yours free and keep it current |
08 — 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 Berkhamstedthe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Berkhamstedthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
09 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Berkhamsted compares
Berkhamsted's scene, counted with the Watford area, ranks second of 7 for live music venues against its 6 nearest city scenes - London, Milton Keynes, Luton, Egham, High Wycombe and Broxbourne. 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 | Berkhamsted (Watford area) This city 12 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs | 24 |
| 03 | Milton Keynes 9 open mics · 40 upcoming gigs | 18 |
| 04 | Luton 7 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 05 | Egham 10 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 06 | High Wycombe 12 open mics · 26 upcoming gigs | 14 |
| 07 | Broxbourne 8 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs | 12 |
10 — Questions9 answersFrequently asked questions
11 — Keep exploring
BerkhamstedMore of Berkhamsted
More live music resources for Berkhamsted 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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| GigsUpcoming gigs in Berkhamsted — sorted by dateWhat's on in Berkhamsted — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Berkhamsted, 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.Berkhamsted gigs · UK gig directory |
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| Open MicsFree stage time — Berkhamsted open mic nightsJust starting out? Berkhamsted open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Berkhamsted. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Berkhamsted open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in BerkhamstedStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Berkhamsted. 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 BerkhamstedLive Berkhamsted 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 Berkhamsted
Live music in Berkhamsted thrives along the Grand Union canal — independent pubs, historic coaching inns and a commuter-belt audience that books bands weekly.
Last updated: 4 November 2026
Live Music in Berkhamsted: the Short Answer
Berkhamsted shares its live music with Watford: 24 venues listing live music, 18 gigs in the next 30 days and 12 open mic nights in and around Watford.
Of the 9 venues that list their live nights, 4 put on music on Tuesdays and 4 on Wednesdays. Of the 6 with a known size, 4 are small rooms under 150 and 2 hold up to 500.
Berkhamsted (ONS 2021 population ~20k, HP4 postcode) is one of the better-paying small towns in the Home Counties live circuit — 30 minutes into Euston, commuter-belt money, and a heritage high street full of Grade II coaching inns. The Grand Union canal pulls steady weekend footfall through pubs like The Boat, The Crystal Palace and The Lamb; the High Street restaurants programme regular jazz, acoustic and easy-listening bookings. The catch: audiences are discerning. A polished trio playing Norah Jones and Ed Sheeran lands better than a loud rock covers band. Private bookings for canal boat hires, garden parties and corporate away-days stack up through summer — list on GigXchange now and they come to you.
Live Music Nights in Berkhamsted
Wednesday is the big night in and around Watford: 4 venues list live music and 4 open mics run every week. Nothing regular is listed on Monday. Across the week, 9 venues list regular live nights and 11 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Berkhamsted. How the UK gig week compares.
Regular live music nights in Berkhamsted
Venues that list live music on that night, plus open mics that run on it every week.
- Mon 0 0 venues
0 open mics - Tue 7 4 venues
3 open mics Mad SquirrelThe Oddfellows Arms - Wed 8 4 venues
4 open mics The Saint & SinnerThe Crown - Thu 2 1 venue
1 open mic The Tudor Arms - Fri 3 2 venues
1 open mic Glenn Social & Sports Club - Sat 3 3 venues
0 open mics - Sun 3 1 venue
2 open mics Johnny's BarThe Horn
The Berkhamsted Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in and around Watford is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
The Goat (83 High Street) is the town's premier live music pub — free live bands every Friday and Saturday, mixed genres. Berkhamsted Civic Centre (200 seated / 250 standing with stage) hosts community concerts and functions. The Rex Cinema (350 seats, stunning 1938 Art Deco) is primarily films but hosts occasional live events.
Affluent catchment means solid function-band demand. Nearby Ashridge House (country estate, 3 miles) is a major wedding venue. Solo/duo fees sit at the higher end of the Hertfordshire range due to demographics. Annual Berkofest brings varied genres to the town.
Small rooms under 150: 4 · mid-size up to 500: 2 · bigger stages: 0 - 6 rooms in and around Watford with a known capacity. Every room's size and kit is on the Watford venue directory.
12 open mic nights run in and around Watford - Johnny's Bar and The Horn among them. The way in for new acts: every night, with sign-up times.
18 gigs are listed in and around Watford 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, Hemel Hempstead and Tring.
Where Live Music Happens in Berkhamsted
The Watford circuit runs through 24 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 Berkhamsted venue directory, see what is booked on the Berkhamsted gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Berkhamsted
18 gigs are listed in and around Watford 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 Berkhamsted date, rebuilt nightly from the Berkhamsted gig directory. See the Berkhamsted venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Berkhamsted
Whoever you are, Berkhamsted 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 Berkhamsted
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 Berkhamsted Compares
Berkhamsted's scene, counted with the Watford area, ranks second of 7 for live music venues against its 6 nearest city scenes - London, Milton Keynes, Luton, Egham, High Wycombe and Broxbourne. 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 Berkhamsted (Watford area) This city 12 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs 24
- #3 Milton Keynes 9 open mics · 40 upcoming gigs 18
- #4 Luton 7 open mics · 23 upcoming gigs 16
- #5 Egham 10 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs 16
- #6 High Wycombe 12 open mics · 26 upcoming gigs 14
- #7 Broxbourne 8 open mics · 31 upcoming gigs 12
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