The Drummer's Arms is a micropub in Blackburn's pedestrianised shopping area, opposite the Town Hall on King William Street. It has a small front terrace furnished with upcycled drum tables and custom planters, and is a real-ale-led place with no jukebox or fruit machines. Its first-Sunday open mic is well established locally and pulls musicians in from across East Lancashire.
Blackburn · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
The Drummer's Arms Open Mic
Town Centre's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Oct 202616:00
Kick-off
Sundays
time tbc · we're working to find outSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday 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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03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
16:00
Kick-off
Sundays · time tbcRunning order
16:00 Kick-off (tbc)
19:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Drummer's Arms
Town CentreGetting there
65 King William Street,
Town Centre, Blackburn BB1 7DT
Town Centre, Blackburn BB1 7DT
The nearest station is Blackburn (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
Town Centre, BlackburnAbout the night
A monthly open mic session on the first Sunday of the month at the Drummer's Arms, a real-ale micropub opposite Blackburn Town Hall. The session is well established locally and draws musicians from across East Lancashire. Kazoos are sold behind the bar for anyone who turns up without an instrument, with proceeds going to a local hospice. The start time is not published, so check with the venue before travelling.
The Drummer's Arms is a micropub in Blackburn's pedestrianised shopping area, opposite the Town Hall on King William Street. It has a small front terrace furnished with upcycled drum tables and custom planters, and is a real-ale-led place with no jukebox or fruit machines. Its first-Sunday open mic is well established locally and pulls musicians in from across East Lancashire.
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Town Centre · Every 1st Sunday of the month
The Drummer's Arms Open Mic
Town Centre's sunday open mic.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Drummer's Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Drummer's Arms Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Drummer's Arms in Blackburn. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 26 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A monthly open mic session on the first Sunday of the month at the Drummer's Arms, a real-ale micropub opposite Blackburn Town Hall. The session is well established locally and draws musicians from across East Lancashire. Kazoos are sold behind the bar for anyone who turns up without an instrument, with proceeds going to a local hospice. The start time is not published, so check with the venue before travelling.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Drummer's Arms’s Sunday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes19:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Drummer's Arms
65 King William Street, Town Centre, Blackburn BB1 7DT
Address65 King William Street
AreaTown Centre, Blackburn
PostcodeBB1 7DT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Blackburn (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Drummer's Arms in Town Centre, Blackburn; BB1 7DT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Crown, 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 sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Blackburn's The Drummer's Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Blackburn open mic nights for alternatives.
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65 King William Street, Town Centre, Blackburn BB1 7DT.
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The nearest station is Blackburn (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BB1 7DT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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