The Corn Exchange is a grassroots live-music venue at 39 Fore Street in the centre of Hertford, Hertfordshire. It's a historic hall with a bar, stage and large dance floor, available for private hire with full catering, and runs a packed gig programme of original bands, tribute and party nights ticketed via Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Bandsintown - autumn 2026 alone takes in The Blockheads, China Crisis, Space, Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash), a fortnightly Tuesday open mic and a run of Wednesday Battle of the Bands heats. The venue's own FAQ puts the saleable capacity at 250 standing and 150 seated, and confirms it provides bands with the PA, mics and stands. Doors close at midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Its heritage runs deep: the room has hosted The Who, The Pretenders and The Kinks.
Hertford · Every other Tuesday · No fee listed
Hertford's tuesday open mic. 10-min slots.
Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:00. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
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Tuesdays
| Night | Every other Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets · Spoken word artists |
| Host | Fin Blackett |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
Hertford SG14 1AL
The nearest station is Hertford East (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
The Corn Exchange is a historic live-music venue at 39 Fore Street in the centre of Hertford, with a bar, a stage and a busy programme of gigs, club nights and Battle of the Bands heats.
Its open mic runs on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 7pm to 11pm, hosted by Fin Blackett. Sign-ups open at 7pm and each act gets a 10-minute slot, and musicians, comedians, poets and storytellers are all welcome. A full sound system and mics are provided, so you only need to bring your instrument or your words. Entry is free for performers and audience alike.
The night is listed as 18+, although under-18s can come with a parent or guardian. Artists and photographers can also show their work in the bar, which becomes a pop-up gallery for the evening, and questions about the stage set-up go to the host through the venue's listing.
The Corn Exchange is a grassroots live-music venue at 39 Fore Street in the centre of Hertford, Hertfordshire. It's a historic hall with a bar, stage and large dance floor, available for private hire with full catering, and runs a packed gig programme of original bands, tribute and party nights ticketed via Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Bandsintown - autumn 2026 alone takes in The Blockheads, China Crisis, Space, Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash), a fortnightly Tuesday open mic and a run of Wednesday Battle of the Bands heats. The venue's own FAQ puts the saleable capacity at 250 standing and 150 seated, and confirms it provides bands with the PA, mics and stands. Doors close at midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. Its heritage runs deep: the room has hosted The Who, The Pretenders and The Kinks.
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Hertford Corn Exchange Open Mic
Hertford's tuesday open mic. 10-min slots.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Hertford Corn Exchange Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hertford Corn Exchange Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (fortnightly) at Hertford Corn Exchange in Hertford, starting at 19:00 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
The night starts at 19:00 and runs to about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 10 minutes, so the night holds around 24 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Fin Blackett hosts the night.
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About This Open Mic
The Corn Exchange is a historic live-music venue at 39 Fore Street in the centre of Hertford, with a bar, a stage and a busy programme of gigs, club nights and Battle of the Bands heats.
Its open mic runs on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 7pm to 11pm, hosted by Fin Blackett. Sign-ups open at 7pm and each act gets a 10-minute slot, and musicians, comedians, poets and storytellers are all welcome. A full sound system and mics are provided, so you only need to bring your instrument or your words. Entry is free for performers and audience alike.
The night is listed as 18+, although under-18s can come with a parent or guardian. Artists and photographers can also show their work in the bar, which becomes a pop-up gallery for the evening, and questions about the stage set-up go to the host through the venue's listing.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Hertford Corn Exchange’s Tuesday night runs.
Every other Tuesday
Hertford, SG14 1AL - the map is below.
Hertford Corn Exchange provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive for 19:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 10 minutes.
Find Hertford Corn Exchange
39 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1AL
The nearest station is Hertford East (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Hertford Corn Exchange in Hertford; SG14 1AL 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 by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Hertford Corn Exchange provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
What should you charge for a paid gig? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. Part of the Hertford live music scene.
Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Hertford's Hertford Corn Exchange open mic.
What’s On at Hertford Corn Exchange
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Hertford Corn Exchange open mic in brief. The Hertford Corn Exchange open mic runs every other Tuesday from 19:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:00 and slots run about 10 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Hertford Corn Exchange’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Hertford are listed by day.
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