The Heath Inn is a live music venue in <strong>Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard</strong>, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Heath Inn provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Heath and Reach · Every 1st Friday of the month · Free
The Heath Inn Open Mic
Leighton Buzzard's monthly Friday open mic at The Heath Inn, LU7 9EY.
Open mic at a glance The Heath Inn · Leighton Buzzard
Friday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
23 Sept
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Last updated: 23 September 2026
The Heath Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Leighton Buzzard's monthly Friday open mic at The Heath Inn, LU7 9EY.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start18:30
Sign-up
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Heath Inn76 Woburn Road
Heath and Reach
Leighton Buzzard LU7 0AR
Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Full backline on stage
Sign-up via venue
Musicians welcome
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About The Heath Inn
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Friday of the month in Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard
Kicks off at 18:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Full backline on stage
Part of the Leighton Buzzard open mic directory
The Night
A monthly open mic held on the first Friday of the month, starting early at 6.30pm. All ages are welcome and younger players are given the first slots of the evening. The host, Lee, will play along with performers and can supply backing tracks and instruments for anyone who needs them. The pub serves Indian food during the night, so tables can be booked alongside the music.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Heath Inn’s Friday night runs.
18:30Kick-off
Every 1st Friday of the month Free entry
Find The Heath Inn
76 Woburn Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0AR
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Leighton Buzzard live music scene.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Leighton Buzzard mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
76 Woburn Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0AR.
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