The Crown is a community pub on Station Road in Flitwick, a short walk from Flitwick railway station between Bedford and Luton. It runs a free monthly open mic night on the first Thursday alongside its regular pub trade, with parking on site.
Flitwick · Every 1st Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Crown Open Mic
An open mic on the first Thursday at 7.30pm at The Crown, Flitwick.
Next night: Thu 5 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every 1st 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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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 1st Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Crown
Station RoadGetting there
Station Road,
Flitwick MK45 1LA
Flitwick MK45 1LA
The nearest station is Flitwick (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
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
Station Road, FlitwickAbout the night
First Thursday of every month from 7.30pm. Free entry. 2025 dates were published through 4 December 2025, no 2026 list seen yet so worth a phone check on 01525 310136.
The Crown is a community pub on Station Road in Flitwick, a short walk from Flitwick railway station between Bedford and Luton. It runs a free monthly open mic night on the first Thursday alongside its regular pub trade, with parking on site.
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Station Road · Every 1st Thursday of the month
The Crown Open Mic
An open mic on the first Thursday at 7.30pm at The Crown, Flitwick.
Open mic at a glance The Crown · Flitwick
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Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
09 Sept
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No fee
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Last updated: 9 September 2026
The Crown Open Mic — Quick Facts
An open mic on the first Thursday at 7.30pm at The Crown, Flitwick.
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NightThursdayEvery 1st Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 5 Nov
Starts19:30until 23:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
Music starts around 19:30, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 19:30Starts in 21h 23m 25s
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
First Thursday of every month from 7.30pm. Free entry. 2025 dates were published through 4 December 2025, no 2026 list seen yet so worth a phone check on 01525 310136.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, 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 Crown’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 19:30Starts in 21h 23m 25s
Kick-off19:30Every 1st Thursday of the month
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 5 Nov · Thu 3 Dec · Thu 7 Jan
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Crown
Station Road, Flitwick MK45 1LA
AddressStation Road
AreaStation Road, Flitwick
PostcodeMK45 1LA
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Flitwick (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Crown in Station Road, Flitwick; MK45 1LA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Bear Club, The Queens Head, Hat Factory Arts Centre and The Nags Head
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Flitwick's The Crown open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Flitwick open mic nights for alternatives.
The Crown has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
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Station Road, Flitwick MK45 1LA.
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The nearest station is Flitwick (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK45 1LA. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Crown
All ›More rooms near The Crown: Luton Hat Factory, St. Mary’s Church, The Bear Club, The Castle, The Compasses, 44 High Street, The George II, The Nags Head, The Queens Head, The Tranquil Turtle and Venue 360.
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