Every Tuesday in Northampton
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Northampton open mic directory
Northampton · Every Tuesday · Free
MK11 Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at MK11 in Milton Keynes with full backline provided, free entry, and all ages welcome.
Open mic at a glance MK11 · Northampton
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:00
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
MK11 Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night at MK11 in Milton Keynes with full backline provided, free entry, and all ages welcome.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Spoken_word
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
MK11Keller Cl
Northampton
Northampton — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Spoken_word welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
MK11's Tuesday Jam Night & Open Mic is the venue's longest-running regular, and it's a proper one — every Tuesday at this Kiln Farm live-music venue and sports bar (MK11 3LH), free in, all genres and abilities welcome. Solo singers, full bands, rappers, instrumentalists and spoken-word artists all get a turn, with a full backline (PA, mics, drums, guitar and bass amps, keys) set up so you can just plug in and play. The kitchen runs until 9pm and the bar's fully stocked; it's open to all ages, with under-16s accompanied by an adult.
About MK11
MK11 is a dedicated grassroots live-music venue and sports bar at Kiln Farm, with a large stage, a high-end PA and a capacity of around 300. It champions emerging local artists alongside touring acts, tribute bands, DJs, club nights and comedy, working with local colleges to develop young musicians. With free parking and a packed gig calendar, it is one of the area's busiest independent live rooms.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Northampton live music scene.
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Keller Cl, Northampton
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Northampton's MK11 open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Northampton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Northampton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Keller Cl, Northampton.
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