The Crown sits on Redearth Road just outside Darwen town centre, a traditional Lancashire pub run by landlord and landlady Martin and Zoe Evans. It has an established reputation for live entertainment, with a rotating roster of bands alongside quality cask beer. The twice-monthly blues and acoustic open mic is its regular grassroots slot for local and emerging players. The town's wider music scene is strong, anchored by the free Darwen Live festival each May bank holiday.
Darwen · Every other Sunday · No fee listed
The Crown Open Mic
Darwen's fortnightly Sunday blues and acoustic open mic at The Crown, BB3 2AB.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
time tbc · we're working to find outSundays
| Night | Every other Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| 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 | thecrowndarwen.com |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every other SundayHow the night runs
Every other Sunday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
00:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Crown
LancashireGetting there
24 Redearth Road,
Lancashire, Darwen BB3 2AB
Lancashire, Darwen BB3 2AB
The nearest station is Darwen (rail station), about 10 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
Lancashire, DarwenAbout the night
The Crown runs a Blues and Acoustic Open Mic Night on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, advertised on the pub's own website. It is pitched as a chance to see new and upcoming musicians in an intimate setting. No start time or entry fee is published. The pub also has a long-standing reputation for booked live bands on other nights. Pattern: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.
The Crown sits on Redearth Road just outside Darwen town centre, a traditional Lancashire pub run by landlord and landlady Martin and Zoe Evans. It has an established reputation for live entertainment, with a rotating roster of bands alongside quality cask beer. The twice-monthly blues and acoustic open mic is its regular grassroots slot for local and emerging players. The town's wider music scene is strong, anchored by the free Darwen Live festival each May bank holiday.
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Lancashire · Every other Sunday
The Crown Open Mic
Darwen's fortnightly Sunday blues and acoustic open mic at The Crown, BB3 2AB.
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- Sept 2026
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- 23 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Crown Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Crown Open Mic runs on Sundays (fortnightly) at The Crown in Darwen. Darwen's fortnightly Sunday blues and acoustic open mic at The Crown, BB3 2AB. 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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About This Open Mic
The Crown runs a Blues and Acoustic Open Mic Night on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, advertised on the pub's own website. It is pitched as a chance to see new and upcoming musicians in an intimate setting. No start time or entry fee is published. The pub also has a long-standing reputation for booked live bands on other nights. Pattern: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.
What's 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 The Crown’s Sunday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Sunday
Getting there
Lancashire, Darwen, BB3 2AB - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Crown
24 Redearth Road, Lancashire, Darwen BB3 2AB
Address24 Redearth Road
AreaLancashire, Darwen
PostcodeBB3 2AB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Darwen (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Crown is in Lancashire, Darwen — use BB3 2AB 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
The Drummer's Arms, The Brewery Bar, Coopers and The Bureau Centre for the Arts
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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24 Redearth Road, Lancashire, Darwen BB3 2AB.
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The nearest station is Darwen (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BB3 2AB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Crown
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