The Cambridge Brew House stands out for its vibrant open mic nights, offering a platform for both original songs and covers in a welcoming brewpub setting. With a standing capacity of around 100, this City Centre venue fosters an intimate atmosphere where emerging talent can shine. Equipped with a PA system, it invites a diverse range of musical genres, making it a hub for local creativity in Cambridge.
Cambridge · Every Monday · No fee listed
Cambridge's Monday-night free open mic at 1 King Street, CB1 1LH — brewpub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
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| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | c. 100 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thecambridgebrewhouse.com |
| Status | Being verified |
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City Centre, Cambridge CB1 1LH
The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
The Cambridge Brew House is a city-centre brewpub with a Monday open mic.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
1 King Street, CB1 1LH. 14 minutes from Cambridge Rail.
The venue
City-centre brewpub. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
The Cambridge Brew House stands out for its vibrant open mic nights, offering a platform for both original songs and covers in a welcoming brewpub setting. With a standing capacity of around 100, this City Centre venue fosters an intimate atmosphere where emerging talent can shine. Equipped with a PA system, it invites a diverse range of musical genres, making it a hub for local creativity in Cambridge.
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The Cambridge Brew House Open Mic
Cambridge's Monday-night free open mic at 1 King Street, CB1 1LH — brewpub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 6 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
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- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
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The Cambridge Brew House Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Cambridge Brew House Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Cambridge Brew House in Cambridge, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.

The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
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About This Open Mic
The Cambridge Brew House is a city-centre brewpub with a Monday open mic.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
1 King Street, CB1 1LH. 14 minutes from Cambridge Rail.
The venue
City-centre brewpub. 18+. Capacity c. 100.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Cambridge Brew House’s Monday night runs.
Every Monday
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
The Cambridge Brew House provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Cambridge Brew House
1 King Street, City Centre, Cambridge CB1 1LH
The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Cambridge Brew House in City Centre, Cambridge; CB1 1LH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Cambridge Brew House provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
What should you charge for paid gigs? 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 Cambridge live music scene.
Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Cambridge's The Cambridge Brew House open mic.
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The Cambridge Brew House open mic in brief. The Cambridge Brew House open mic runs every Monday from 20:00 (no fee listed). The Cambridge Brew House’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Cambridge are listed by day.
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More rooms near The Cambridge Brew House: Arts Club Cambridge, Boathouse, Cambridge Corn Exchange, d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger, Earls of Beaconsfield, Golden Hind, Hidden Rooms, High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Hot Numbers Coffee, Kiki and La Raza.
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