The Three Cups is a characterful 1770s inn at 45 Newnham Street, Bedford (MK40 3JR), retaining its real fire and wood panelling, with a part-covered patio garden out back. It is a reliable grassroots music pub: an open-mic night runs every Wednesday from 7pm, and local musicians play live across many weekends. A house PA is provided and the room welcomes both originals and covers.
Bedford · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Three Cups Open Mic
Bedford open mic at The Three Cups — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Sept 202619:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
22:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Three Cups
BedfordGetting there
45 Newnham St,
Bedford MK40 3JR
Bedford MK40 3JR
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 15 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 Three Cups 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
45 Newnham St, Bedford MK40 3JR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Three Cups is a characterful 1770s inn at 45 Newnham Street, Bedford (MK40 3JR), retaining its real fire and wood panelling, with a part-covered patio garden out back. It is a reliable grassroots music pub: an open-mic night runs every Wednesday from 7pm, and local musicians play live across many weekends. A house PA is provided and the room welcomes both originals and covers.
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Bedford · Every Wednesday
The Three Cups Open Mic
Bedford open mic at The Three Cups — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 24 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Three Cups Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Three Cups Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Three Cups in Bedford, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 24 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 19:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:00Starts in 5d 11h 23m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Three Cups 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
45 Newnham St, Bedford MK40 3JR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Three Cups’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 19:00Starts in 5d 11h 23m
Kick-off19:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes22:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Three Cups provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Three Cups
45 Newnham St, Bedford MK40 3JR
Address45 Newnham St
AreaBedford
PostcodeMK40 3JR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Three Cups is in Bedford — use MK40 3JR 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 Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The Three Cups provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Three Cups provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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45 Newnham St, Bedford MK40 3JR.
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The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK40 3JR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Three Cups
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