The Kings Head runs an open mic every Thursday in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Cambridge's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Cambridge open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
The Kings Head runs an open mic every Thursday in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Cambridge's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
### Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
### What to expect
Cambridge open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
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The Kings Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Kings Head Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at The Kings Head 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.
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Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 15 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
The Kings Head runs an open mic every Thursday in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Cambridge's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
### Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
### What to expect
Cambridge open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
More open mic nights in Cambridge: Six Bells, The Alma, Bar -OH and 5 more - day and sign-up where listed.
The Kings Head runs an open mic every Thursday in Fen Ditton, Cambridge, starting at 8pm with free entry for performers and audience. It's one of Cambridge's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://openmicfinder.com/UK/England/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Cambridge open-mic crowds tend to be a mix of working musicians, friends and locals. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Kings Head’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every other Thursday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots15minutes each
How often
Every other Thursday
Getting there
Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8ST - the map is below.
Kit
The Kings Head provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 15 minutes.
The nearest station is Cambridge North (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Kings Head is in Fen Ditton, Cambridge — use CB5 8ST for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
How much should paid gigs pay you? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. A night in the Cambridge live music scene.
Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Cambridge's The Kings Head 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.
The Kings Head provides a PA system; no in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Kings Head'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.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Cambridge regulars across the Cambridge open mic scene. Cambridge open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Cambridge North (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CB5 8ST. (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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The Kings Head open mic in brief. The Kings Head open mic runs every other Thursday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 15 minutes. Coming back with a full band? The Kings Head’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For another night this week, the open mics near Cambridge are listed by day.
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