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.
Town Centre · Every 1st Sunday of the month · Free
The Drummer's Arms Open Mic
Town Centre's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Drummer's Arms · Blackburn
Sunday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
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Free
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Last updated: 5 August 2026
The Drummer's Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Drummer's Arms65 King William Street
Town Centre
Blackburn BB1 7DT
Town Centre, Blackburn — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Drummer's Arms
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Sunday of the month in Town Centre, Blackburn
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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 Blackburn open mic directory
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.
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 Drummer's Arms’s Sunday night runs.
Every 1st Sunday of the month Free entry
Find The Drummer's Arms
65 King William Street, Town Centre, Blackburn BB1 7DT
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.
Part of the Blackburn live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Blackburn open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Blackburn mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
65 King William Street, Town Centre, Blackburn BB1 7DT.
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