The Standard is an independent, lively bar in the heart of Bedford at 26-28 High Street (MK40 1SP), complete with a rooftop terrace and live music most nights. It's the long-running home of 'Bandeoke' — a live-band karaoke night that's run for around 12 years — and packs a full weekly entertainment diary: open-mic night every Tuesday, Bandeoke every Thursday, a live band all night every Friday, and a live band or DJ every Saturday. With light lunches and daily specials alongside a strong drinks selection, it's one of Bedford's busiest grassroots live-music pubs.
Bedford · Every Tuesday · Free
The Standard Open Mic
Bedford open mic at The Standard — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Standard · Bedford
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Standard Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bedford open mic at The Standard — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Standard26-28 High St
Bedford MK40 1SP
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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About The Standard
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Bedford
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Bedford open mic directory
The Night
The Standard is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bedford. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
26-28 High St, Bedford MK40 1SP.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Standard’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
01:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Standard
26-28 High St, Bedford MK40 1SP
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 Bedford live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Bedford's The Standard open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bedford open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 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.
26-28 High St, Bedford MK40 1SP.
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