Every Tuesday in 66 Overstone Road, Northampton
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
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
66 Overstone Road · Every Tuesday · Free
The Lamplighter Open Mic
The Lamplighter in Northampton hosts a weekly open mic night every Tuesday evening.
Open mic at a glance The Lamplighter · Northampton
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
The Lamplighter Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Lamplighter in Northampton hosts a weekly open mic night every Tuesday evening.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Lamplighter66 Overstone Rd
66 Overstone Road
Northampton
66 Overstone Road, 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 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 Lamplighter in Northampton hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This traditional pub offers a welcoming atmosphere for performers and music lovers.
Sign-up process
Sign-up is typically walk-in on the night, starting around 7:30 PM.
Getting there
66 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JS.
The venue
A traditional pub. An 18+ policy likely applies after a certain time. It offers a relaxed atmosphere.
About The Lamplighter
The Lamplighter is a historic community free house at 66 Overstone Road, Northampton (NN1 3JS), Northamptonshire — CAMRA Pub of the Year 2013. It pours three changing beers from local breweries plus a range of craft beers, and runs Wednesday quizzes. For performers, it hosts regular gig nights in one large room plus a small rear snug, with a steady diet of live music and DJ nights. There's an in-house PA with mics on site, and the venue welcomes both original acts and covers. Open to midnight midweek and 1am at weekends, it's a well-regarded grassroots Northampton stage with real DIY/independent character.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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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66 Overstone Rd, 66 Overstone Road, Northampton
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Northampton's The Lamplighter open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. 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.
66 Overstone Rd, 66 Overstone Road, Northampton.
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