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.
Lancashire · Every other Sunday · Free
The Crown Open Mic
Darwen's fortnightly Sunday blues and acoustic open mic at The Crown, BB3 2AB.
Open mic at a glance The Crown · Darwen
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Sept 2026
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Last updated: 23 September 2026
The Crown Open Mic — Quick Facts
Darwen's fortnightly Sunday blues and acoustic open mic at The Crown, BB3 2AB.
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The Details
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The Crown24 Redearth Road
Lancashire
Darwen BB3 2AB
Lancashire, Darwen — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
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Musicians welcome
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About The Crown
About This Open Mic
Every other Sunday in Lancashire, Darwen
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Free entry for performers and audience
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Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Darwen open mic directory
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.
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 Crown’s Sunday night runs.
Every other Sunday Free entry
Find The Crown
24 Redearth Road, Lancashire, Darwen BB3 2AB
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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24 Redearth Road, Lancashire, Darwen BB3 2AB.
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