The Heath Inn is a pub, hotel and Indian kitchen on Woburn Road in the village of Heath and Reach, just north of Leighton Buzzard. It combines a traditional village local with letting rooms and a full Indian restaurant menu. The monthly open mic is its main music event and is run as a family-friendly evening, with younger performers taking the early slots. It is a relaxed pub room rather than a dedicated performance space.
Leighton Buzzard · Every 1st Friday of the month · No fee listed
The Heath Inn Open Mic
Leighton Buzzard's monthly Friday open mic at The Heath Inn, LU7 9EY.
Next night: Fri 4 Dec. Kick-off 18:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202618:30
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Every 1st Friday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Lee |
| Website | theheathinn.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 1st Friday of the monthHow the night runs
18:30
Kick-off
FridaysRunning order
18:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Heath Inn
Heath and ReachGetting there
76 Woburn Road,
Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0AR
Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0AR
The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Heath and Reach, Leighton BuzzardAbout 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.
The Heath Inn is a pub, hotel and Indian kitchen on Woburn Road in the village of Heath and Reach, just north of Leighton Buzzard. It combines a traditional village local with letting rooms and a full Indian restaurant menu. The monthly open mic is its main music event and is run as a family-friendly evening, with younger performers taking the early slots. It is a relaxed pub room rather than a dedicated performance space.
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Heath and Reach · Every 1st Friday of the month
The Heath Inn Open Mic
Leighton Buzzard's monthly Friday open mic at The Heath Inn, LU7 9EY.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Heath Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Heath Inn Open Mic runs on the 1st Friday of the month at The Heath Inn in Leighton Buzzard, starting at 18:30. Leighton Buzzard's monthly Friday open mic at The Heath Inn, LU7 9EY. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Heath Inn’s venue page →
Music starts around 18:30. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables. Lee hosts the night.
Next nightFri 4 Dec · 18:30Starts in 21d 10h 50m
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostLee
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitetheheathinn.co.uk
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NightFridayEvery 1st Friday of the monthNext: Fri 4 Dec
Starts18:30start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
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.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Heath Inn’s Friday night runs.
Next nightFri 4 Dec · 18:30Starts in 21d 10h 50m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off18:30Every 1st Friday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 1st Friday of the month
Coming up
Fri 4 Dec · Fri 1 Jan · Fri 5 Feb
Kit
The Heath Inn provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Heath Inn
76 Woburn Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0AR
Address76 Woburn Road
AreaHeath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard
PostcodeLU7 0AR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Heath Inn is in Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard — use LU7 0AR for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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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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The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LU7 0AR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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