The Panton Arms in Cambridge is a vibrant hub for mixed genres, hosting open mic nights that welcome both original works and covers. With a solid PA system in place, it offers a platform for emerging talent to showcase their artistry. Local musicians and audiences alike appreciate its relaxed atmosphere and commitment to grassroots music.
Cambridge · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Panton Arms Open Mic
Cambridge open mic at Panton Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thepantonarms.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Panton Arms
CambridgeGetting there
43 Panton St,
Cambridge CB2 1HL
Cambridge CB2 1HL
The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
CambridgeAbout the night
The Panton Arms is a friendly traditional pub tucked away on Panton Street in Cambridge's Newtown, with four handpumps and a popular courtyard. Its regular night for players is the weekly Irish Folk Jam, usually every Thursday from around 8pm, with free entry — anyone is welcome to join in with the music. Fair warning: it's a session rather than a plug-in-and-sing open mic — acoustic, around-the-table, traditional Irish tunes — so bring an instrument and sit in rather than expecting a PA and a slot. The pub also puts on live music monthly, usually on the last Saturday of the month — check their Facebook page for what's coming up.
Getting there
43 Panton St, Cambridge CB2 1HL.
The Panton Arms in Cambridge is a vibrant hub for mixed genres, hosting open mic nights that welcome both original works and covers. With a solid PA system in place, it offers a platform for emerging talent to showcase their artistry. Local musicians and audiences alike appreciate its relaxed atmosphere and commitment to grassroots music.
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Cambridge · Every Thursday
Panton Arms Open Mic
Cambridge open mic at Panton Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 19 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Panton Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Panton Arms Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Panton Arms in Cambridge, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 19 Aug 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Panton Arms’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
The Panton Arms is a friendly traditional pub tucked away on Panton Street in Cambridge's Newtown, with four handpumps and a popular courtyard. Its regular night for players is the weekly Irish Folk Jam, usually every Thursday from around 8pm, with free entry — anyone is welcome to join in with the music. Fair warning: it's a session rather than a plug-in-and-sing open mic — acoustic, around-the-table, traditional Irish tunes — so bring an instrument and sit in rather than expecting a PA and a slot. The pub also puts on live music monthly, usually on the last Saturday of the month — check their Facebook page for what's coming up.
Getting there
43 Panton St, Cambridge CB2 1HL.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Panton Arms’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Panton Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Panton Arms
43 Panton St, Cambridge CB2 1HL
Address43 Panton St
AreaCambridge
PostcodeCB2 1HL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Panton Arms in Cambridge; CB2 1HL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Panton Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Cambridge's Panton Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Cambridge open mic nights for alternatives.
Panton Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Panton Arms's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Cambridge open mics.
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43 Panton St, Cambridge CB2 1HL.
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The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CB2 1HL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Cambridge open mics.
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Panton Arms open mic in brief. The Panton Arms open mic runs every Thursday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Panton Arms’ venue page has its kit and capacity listed. The open mics near Cambridge are listed by day, for another night this week.
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