Every Wednesday in Bedford
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Bedford · Every Wednesday · Free
The Cellar Bar Open Mic
Weekly open mic night in Bedford with full backline provided.
Open mic at a glance The Cellar Bar · Bedford
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Cellar Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night in Bedford with full backline provided.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Cellar Bar75 High St
Bedford
Bedford — 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 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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Cellar Bar in Bedford hosts a weekly open mic on Wednesday evenings. This lively bar is a dedicated live music venue for over 18s.
Approximately 210 minutes, roughly 15-20 acts at 10 minutes each.
Sign-up process Sign up is walk-in only, starting from 7:00 PM on the night.
Getting there 75 High St, MK40 1NE. Located in Bedford town centre.
The venue A dedicated live music bar. Strictly 18+ only. Features a full PA system, mics, guitar amp, bass amp, and drums.
About The Cellar Bar
The Cellar Bar is an original underground cellar bar and cocktail venue in the centre of Bedford, with tastefully updated period features and a programme of intimate live gigs. It's open Thursday to Sunday and gives touring and local acts a snug, atmospheric room to play close to the crowd. A characterful little grassroots spot for late-night music.
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Bedford live music scene.
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75 High St, Bedford
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Bedford's The Cellar Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bedford open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bedford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
75 High St, Bedford.
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