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Live Music in Marlow
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Of the 10 venues that list their live nights, 5 put on music on Fridays and 4 on Thursdays.
Updated 4 November 2026
01 — The short answer
With High WycombeLive music in Marlow
Marlow shares its live music with High Wycombe: 14 venues listing live music, 18 gigs in the next 30 days and 12 open mic nights in and around High Wycombe.
Live music in Marlow pays above average — a Thames-side town with gastropubs, hotel bars and affluent audiences that book jazz, acoustic and function acts.
Marlow is the best-paying small-town circuit in Buckinghamshire. Marlow's private-function economy is as big as its pub circuit — regatta week, the food festival, summer weddings at Bisham Abbey and Danesfield House. Book early; summer Saturdays go 6–9 months ahead.
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 — Marlow100
| Artists | 13 |
| Venues | 4 |
| Gigs 90d | 95 |
| Rates | 50 |
| Heritage | 50 |
| Activity | 0 |
03 — Rooms to know
3 roomsThe rooms to know
| ~100–120 cap · pubThe DukeVoted Best Pub in Marlow 3 years running. 70+ acts hosted. Live music Wed–Sun. Books: covers, rock, acoustic, local bands.Getting on: Direct contact via venue |
| ~80–100 cap · pubThe Prince of WalesWeekly live bands + open mic nights. Always free entry. Large car park. Mill Road. Books: covers, tributes, acoustic, open mic.Getting on: Direct contact via venue |
| ~80 cap · late-nightThe Cross KeysFamily-run town-centre pub with 2:30am licence. Marlow's only late-night music venue. Books: covers, DJ, karaoke, party bands.Getting on: Direct contact via venue |
04 — The week
Every weekLive music nights
Thursday is the big night in and around High Wycombe: 4 venues list live music and 6 open mics run every week. Nothing regular is listed on Monday and Tuesday. Across the week, 10 venues list regular live nights and 12 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Marlow.
Regular live music nights in Marlow
Venues that list live music on that night, plus open mics that run on it every week.
| Wednesday0 venues · 1 open mic - The Rose and Crown |
| Thursday4 venues · 6 open mics - The Front Room Coffee Lounge, Off The Tap |
| Friday5 venues · 3 open mics - The Oasis Cafe, Wycombe Arts Centre |
| Saturday4 venues · 1 open mic - The Belle Vue |
| Sunday2 venues · 1 open mic - Friars Square Open Mic |
05 — The scene
MarlowThe Marlow sound
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in and around High Wycombe is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
| Pub music hubThe Duke (voted Best Pub in Marlow 3 years running, 70+ acts hosted, bands Wed–Sun) and The Prince of Wales (Mill Road, weekly live bands + open mic, always free entry) carry the Marlow scene. The Cross Keys is the only late-night option (2:30am licence, live bands + DJs Fri/Sat). |
| Festival + wedding marketPub in the Park (May, Higginson Park, 4 days, now Live Nation/Rewind — chart-level headliners). |
| 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 - High Wycombe, Amersham and Bracknell.
| NearbyLive music in High Wycombe | |
| NearbyLive music in Amersham | |
| NearbyLive music in Bracknell |
06 — Venues
14 roomsWhere live music happens
The High Wycombe circuit runs through 14 venues. Each card shows its size, its kit and its live nights.
Photo: Google Friars Square Open MicAylesbury 
Holmer Green PlayersHigh Wycombe 80Cap 
Mad SquirrelHigh Wycombe Cap tbc 
Norden Farm Centre For The ArtsAltwood / Boyn Hill, Maidenhead · Maidenhead Cap tbc 
Off The TapMaidenhead Cap tbc 
Queens Park Arts CentreAylesbury 100Cap 
The AristocratAylesbury Cap tbc 
The BeeSlough Cap tbc 
The Beech TreeHigh Wycombe Cap tbc 
The Belle VueHigh Wycombe Cap tbc Each card carries capacity, backline and opening hours. Browse them all on the Marlow venue directory, see what is booked on the Marlow gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
| All live music venues in and around High Wycombe |
07 — Gigs
Next 6The next 30 days Marlow
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 Marlow date, rebuilt nightly from the Marlow gig directory. See the Marlow venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
| All Marlow gigs | |
| What's on in Marlow this weekthe weekly gig guide, by email |
08 — Next step
Pick yoursYour next step in Marlow
Whoever you are, Marlow 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 Marlow this weekthe Marlow 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 |
09 — 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 Marlowthe booking guide - every act size and event type | |
| What gigs pay in Marlowthe artist guide - the pay ladder and how to pitch | |
| The GX Indexevery UK fee table, open data |
10 — Compare
Nearest scenesHow Marlow compares
Marlow's scene, counted with the High Wycombe area, ranks seventh of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Oxford, Reading, Watford, Egham, Woking, Aldershot and Farnborough. 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 | Oxford 23 open mics · 41 upcoming gigs | 35 |
| 02 | Reading 17 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs | 31 |
| 03 | Watford 12 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs | 24 |
| 04 | Egham 10 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 05 | Woking 14 open mics · 27 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 06 | Aldershot 14 open mics · 5 upcoming gigs | 16 |
| 07 | Marlow (High Wycombe area) This city 12 open mics · 26 upcoming gigs | 14 |
| 08 | Farnborough 4 open mics · 11 upcoming gigs | 6 |
11 — Questions9 answersFrequently asked questions
12 — Keep exploring
MarlowMore of Marlow
More live music resources for Marlow 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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| Live Music in High WycombeExplore the live music scene in High Wycombe — venues, artists, and gig opportunities. | |
| Rock Bands Brighton | Book Live Rock Acts | GigXchange | |
| Buckinghamshire Live Music GuideCounty-wide roundup — Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Amersham and beyond. |
Everything live in Marlow — venues, open mics and upcoming gigs. Step-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Marlow. Artists and bands available around Marlow.
| GigsUpcoming gigs in Marlow — sorted by dateWhat's on in Marlow — the local gig directory. Upcoming gigs in Marlow, 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.Marlow gigs · UK gig directory |
| VenuesGrassroots venues, pubs and stages in MarlowCapacity, backline and booking contacts for Marlow venues. Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Marlow. Capacity and backline specs where known. Re-verified on a rolling cycle. Claim your venue to keep it current.Marlow venues · For venues |
| Open MicsFree stage time — Marlow open mic nightsJust starting out? Marlow open mic nights, re-verified on a rolling cycle. Weekly open mic nights across Marlow. Filter by night of the week. Free stage time — walk in, sign up, play. The grassroots pipeline to paid gigs.Marlow open mics · UK open mic finder |
| GuidesHow to get gigs and book live music in MarlowStep-by-step playbooks for gigging and booking in Marlow. 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 MarlowLive Marlow 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 Marlow
Live music in Marlow pays above average — a Thames-side town with gastropubs, hotel bars and affluent audiences that book jazz, acoustic and function acts.
Last updated: 4 November 2026
Live Music in Marlow: the Short Answer
Marlow shares its live music with High Wycombe: 14 venues listing live music, 18 gigs in the next 30 days and 12 open mic nights in and around High Wycombe.
Of the 10 venues that list their live nights, 5 put on music on Fridays and 4 on Thursdays.
Marlow is the best-paying small-town circuit in Buckinghamshire. Marlow's private-function economy is as big as its pub circuit — regatta week, the food festival, summer weddings at Bisham Abbey and Danesfield House. Book early; summer Saturdays go 6–9 months ahead.
The Marlow Rooms to Know
The rooms that anchor the Marlow circuit - what each one is, what it books and how acts get on the bill. Each card below names the room, the nights it runs live music, what it tends to book and the way acts usually get on the bill.
Voted Best Pub in Marlow 3 years running. 70+ acts hosted. Live music Wed–Sun.
Weekly live bands + open mic nights. Always free entry. Large car park. Mill Road.
Family-run town-centre pub with 2:30am licence. Marlow's only late-night music venue.
Live Music Nights in Marlow
Thursday is the big night in and around High Wycombe: 4 venues list live music and 6 open mics run every week. Nothing regular is listed on Monday and Tuesday. Across the week, 10 venues list regular live nights and 12 open mics run on a fixed night - for what is on this week, see what's on in Marlow. How the UK gig week compares.
Regular live music nights in Marlow
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 0 0 venues
0 open mics - Wed 1 0 venues
1 open mic The Rose and Crown - Thu 10 4 venues
6 open mics The Front Room Coffee LoungeOff The Tap - Fri 8 5 venues
3 open mics The Oasis CafeWycombe Arts Centre - Sat 5 4 venues
1 open mic The Belle Vue - Sun 3 2 venues
1 open mic Friars Square Open Mic
The Marlow Sound and Where It Happens
Every venue, gig and open mic we list in and around High Wycombe is on the map - zoom in to see where each part of the scene plays, then read what each area is known for.
The Duke (voted Best Pub in Marlow 3 years running, 70+ acts hosted, bands Wed–Sun) and The Prince of Wales (Mill Road, weekly live bands + open mic, always free entry) carry the Marlow scene. The Cross Keys is the only late-night option (2:30am licence, live bands + DJs Fri/Sat).
Pub in the Park (May, Higginson Park, 4 days, now Live Nation/Rewind — chart-level headliners).
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 - High Wycombe, Amersham and Bracknell.
Where Live Music Happens in Marlow
The High Wycombe circuit runs through 14 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 Marlow venue directory, see what is booked on the Marlow gig directory, or check what the city pays in the GX Index.
The Next 30 Days in Marlow
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 Marlow date, rebuilt nightly from the Marlow gig directory. See the Marlow venues hosting them, or what these gigs pay in the GX Index.
Your Next Step in Marlow
Whoever you are, Marlow 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 Marlow
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 Marlow Compares
Marlow's scene, counted with the High Wycombe area, ranks seventh of 8 for live music venues against its 7 nearest city scenes - Oxford, Reading, Watford, Egham, Woking, Aldershot and Farnborough. 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 Oxford 23 open mics · 41 upcoming gigs 35
- #2 Reading 17 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs 31
- #3 Watford 12 open mics · 50 upcoming gigs 24
- #4 Egham 10 open mics · 8 upcoming gigs 16
- #5 Woking 14 open mics · 27 upcoming gigs 16
- #6 Aldershot 14 open mics · 5 upcoming gigs 16
- #7 Marlow (High Wycombe area) This city 12 open mics · 26 upcoming gigs 14
- #8 Farnborough 4 open mics · 11 upcoming gigs 6
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