The Nags Head is a friendly family-run town centre pub at the top of High Street North in Dunstable. It serves pub classics and a wide range of drinks, with live music every weekend and karaoke on Sunday nights. Late opening on Fridays and Saturdays. The monthly open mic is run with the We Are Dunstable community platform.
Dunstable · Every 2nd Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Nags Head Open Mic
An open mic on the second Thursday at 9pm at The Nags Head, Dunstable.
Next night: Thu 12 Nov. Kick-off 21:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every 2nd Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets · Spoken word artists |
| Website | thenagsheaddunstable.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 2nd Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Nags Head
Town centreGetting there
1 High Street North,
Town centre, Dunstable LU6 1HX
Town centre, Dunstable LU6 1HX
The nearest station is Leagrave (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town centre, DunstableAbout the night
Every second Thursday of the month, 9pm until late. Sign up on the night, no advance booking. Welcomes music, comedy, poetry, spoken word and storytelling.
The Nags Head is a friendly family-run town centre pub at the top of High Street North in Dunstable. It serves pub classics and a wide range of drinks, with live music every weekend and karaoke on Sunday nights. Late opening on Fridays and Saturdays. The monthly open mic is run with the We Are Dunstable community platform.
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Town centre · Every 2nd Thursday of the month
The Nags Head Open Mic
An open mic on the second Thursday at 9pm at The Nags Head, Dunstable.
Open mic at a glance The Nags Head · Dunstable
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Sept 2026
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09 Sept
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No fee
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Last updated: 9 September 2026
The Nags Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
An open mic on the second Thursday at 9pm at The Nags Head, Dunstable.
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightThursdayEvery 2nd Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 12 Nov
Starts21:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
Music starts around 21:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 12 Nov · 21:00Starts in 7d 22h 53m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Poets · Spoken word artists
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethenagsheaddunstable.co.uk
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About This Open Mic
Every second Thursday of the month, 9pm until late. Sign up on the night, no advance booking. Welcomes music, comedy, poetry, spoken word and storytelling.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Nags Head’s Thursday night runs.
21:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Nags Head
1 High Street North, Town centre, Dunstable LU6 1HX
Address1 High Street North
AreaTown centre, Dunstable
PostcodeLU6 1HX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Leagrave (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Nags Head is in Town centre, Dunstable — use LU6 1HX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Bear Club, The Queens Head, The Crown and Hat Factory Arts Centre
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people want to know before Dunstable's The Nags Head open mic.
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1 High Street North, Town centre, Dunstable LU6 1HX.
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The nearest station is Leagrave (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LU6 1HX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Nags Head
All ›More rooms near The Nags Head: Luton Hat Factory, St. Mary’s Church, The Bear Club, The Castle, The Compasses, 44 High Street, The Crown, The George II, The Queens Head, The Tranquil Turtle and Venue 360.
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