The Boathouse is a Greene King pub at 14 Chesterton Road, Cambridge (CB4 3AX), best known for its terrace that descends in stages to the River Cam. It hosts a Wednesday open-mic night and features live music from rising stars through Greene King's 'Live at Your Local' programme, with a Tuesday quiz on the social calendar too. There's an upstairs function room and a riverside beer garden, with the house GK menu served all day until 9pm and regular Greene King ales including Abbot and IPA on the bar. A PA-equipped, dog-friendly spot, it welcomes both original acts and covers in a relaxed riverside setting.
Cambridge · Every Wednesday · Free
Boathouse Open Mic
Cambridge open mic at Boathouse — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Boathouse · Cambridge
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
09 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 9 August 2026
Boathouse Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cambridge open mic at Boathouse — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start19:45
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Boathouse14 Chesterton Rd
Cambridge CB4 3AX
Cambridge — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Boathouse
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Cambridge
Kicks off at 19:45, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Cambridge open mic directory
The Night
The Boathouse hosts a friendly open mic every Wednesday from 7.45pm to 10pm, currently hosted by songwriter Michael Green. It's a lovely riverside Greene King pub with a terrace that steps right down to the River Cam — a relaxed, welcoming spot to try out new material or old favourites. Entry is free and all are welcome, so just come down and sign up on the night.
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 Boathouse’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
19:45Kick-off
22:00Last songs
23:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Boathouse
14 Chesterton Rd, Cambridge CB4 3AX
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Cambridge live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cambridge open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Cambridge mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
14 Chesterton Rd, Cambridge CB4 3AX.
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