St John's Arms is a traditional family-run village pub on the edge of Melchbourne, about ten miles north of Bedford. It serves seasonal food, cask beer and wines, with cosy fireplaces inside and large gardens outside. Regular events include a Tuesday pub quiz, Wednesday steak club, Thursday pie and pint night, Friday fish and chips and live music. The monthly open mic falls on the last Thursday.
Melchbourne · Every last Thursday of the month · No fee listed
St John's Arms Open Mic
An open mic on the last Thursday at 8pm at St John's Arms, Melchbourne.
Next night: Thu 26 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every last Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | stjohnsarmsmelchbourne.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every last Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find St John's Arms
Melchbourne village, north BedfordshireGetting there
Knotting Road,
Melchbourne village, north Bedfordshire, Melchbourne MK44 1BG
Melchbourne village, north Bedfordshire, Melchbourne MK44 1BG
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Melchbourne village, north Bedfordshire, MelchbourneAbout the night
Last Thursday of every month from 8pm, hosted by Minty Acoustic. Full menu from 6pm. Guest artist slot some months. Pub quiz is Tuesdays.
St John's Arms is a traditional family-run village pub on the edge of Melchbourne, about ten miles north of Bedford. It serves seasonal food, cask beer and wines, with cosy fireplaces inside and large gardens outside. Regular events include a Tuesday pub quiz, Wednesday steak club, Thursday pie and pint night, Friday fish and chips and live music. The monthly open mic falls on the last Thursday.
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Melchbourne village, north Bedfordshire · Every last Thursday of the month
St John's Arms Open Mic
An open mic on the last Thursday at 8pm at St John's Arms, Melchbourne.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
St John's Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
St John's Arms Open Mic runs on the last Thursday of the month at St John's Arms in Melchbourne, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Sept 2026
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Verified active
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 26 Nov · 20:00Starts in 13d 12h 20m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitestjohnsarmsmelchbourne.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery last Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 26 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Last Thursday of every month from 8pm, hosted by Minty Acoustic. Full menu from 6pm. Guest artist slot some months. Pub quiz is Tuesdays.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How St John's Arms’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 26 Nov · 20:00Starts in 13d 12h 20m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every last Thursday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every last Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 26 Nov · Thu 31 Dec · Thu 28 Jan
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find St John's Arms
Knotting Road, Melchbourne village, north Bedfordshire, Melchbourne MK44 1BG
AddressKnotting Road
AreaMelchbourne village, north Bedfordshire, Melchbourne
PostcodeMK44 1BG
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Getting there
St John's Arms is in Melchbourne village, north Bedfordshire, Melchbourne — use MK44 1BG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Brewpoint Taproom & Brewery, The Cellar Bar, The Castle and The Wellington Arms
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Knotting Road, Melchbourne village, north Bedfordshire, Melchbourne MK44 1BG.
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