The Belle Vue is a quaint backstreet pub a few minutes' walk from High Wycombe town centre, and home to the town's longest-running monthly jam session and open mic. It's a relaxed, friendly Saturday-night affair where all-comers can plug in and play, with a PA provided and a properly local, real-ale crowd. Live music here is always free, both to watch and to play. Just turn up and put your name down on the night.
About The Belle Vue
The Belle Vue is a friendly traditional community pub on Gordon Road in High Wycombe and one of the few surviving live music venues in the area. Saturday nights bring live bands, and the calendar is rounded out with jam sessions, open mic, and monthly folk and acoustic sessions that welcome grassroots performers across a range of genres. With real ale, a garden and an open fire, it's a warm spot that's stayed committed to the local music scene.
Planning Your Saturday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
What should you charge for paid gigs?Most open mic musicians are ready for paid work sooner than they think. Check live UK rates by role, city, and venue size.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and High Wycombe regulars across the High Wycombe open mic scene. High Wycombe open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.