The Wellington Arms is a pub on Wellington Street in Bedford. It hosts the monthly folk tunes session run by musicians from Red Cuthbert Morris, which moved here from the Burnaby Arms.
Bedford · Every last Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
The Wellington Arms Open Mic
Bedford's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 24 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every last Tuesday 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 |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every last Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Wellington Arms
BedfordGetting there
Wellington Street,
Bedford MK40 2JX
Bedford MK40 2JX
The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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
BedfordAbout the night
A folk tunes session on the last Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm at the Wellington Arms on Wellington Street, Bedford, led by musicians from the Red Cuthbert Morris side. It is mostly English tunes at a steady pace, with some Northumbrian and continental music. All abilities are welcome: just turn up and join in.
The Wellington Arms is a pub on Wellington Street in Bedford. It hosts the monthly folk tunes session run by musicians from Red Cuthbert Morris, which moved here from the Burnaby Arms.
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Bedford · Every last Tuesday of the month
The Wellington Arms Open Mic
Bedford's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Wellington Arms · Bedford
Tuesday
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Oct 2026
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28 Oct
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No fee
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Last updated: 28 October 2026
The Wellington Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightTuesdayEvery last Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 24 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
The night starts at 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 24 Nov · 19:30Starts in 22d 10h 12m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
A folk tunes session on the last Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm at the Wellington Arms on Wellington Street, Bedford, led by musicians from the Red Cuthbert Morris side. It is mostly English tunes at a steady pace, with some Northumbrian and continental music. All abilities are welcome: just turn up and join in.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Wellington Arms’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Wellington Arms
Wellington Street, Bedford MK40 2JX
AddressWellington Street
AreaBedford
PostcodeMK40 2JX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Wellington Arms in Bedford; MK40 2JX is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people want to know before Bedford's The Wellington Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bedford open mic nights for alternatives.
The Wellington Arms has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Wellington Street, Bedford MK40 2JX.
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The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK40 2JX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, 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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10 — Venues near The Wellington Arms
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