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 · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202620:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Standard
BedfordGetting there
26-28 High St,
Bedford MK40 1SP
Bedford MK40 1SP
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
BedfordAbout 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.
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.
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Bedford · Every Tuesday
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.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Standard Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Standard Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Standard in Bedford, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Standard’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 53m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
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.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Standard’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 53m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Tuesday
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Standard provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find The Standard
26-28 High St, Bedford MK40 1SP
Address26-28 High St
AreaBedford
PostcodeMK40 1SP
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Standard is in Bedford — use MK40 1SP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Brewpoint Taproom & Brewery, The Cellar Bar, The Castle and The Wellington Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The Standard provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before 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.
The Standard provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Standard's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Bedford open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
26-28 High St, Bedford MK40 1SP.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Bedford regulars across the Bedford open mic scene. Bedford open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK40 1SP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Bedford open mics.
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The Standard open mic in brief. The Standard open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Standard’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Bedford are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The Standard
All ›More rooms near The Standard: The Wellington Arms, Bedford Corn Exchange, Esquires Bedford, St John's Arms, The Bedford Arms, The Castle, The Flower Pot and The Rufus Centre.
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