The Queens Head is a village pub at Church End in Sandridge, just north of St Albans. On the second and last Wednesdays of each month it hosts the St Albans Folk Music session of traditional tunes, with singers welcome.
Sandridge · Every other Wednesday · No fee listed
The Queens Head Open Mic
Sandridge's wednesday open mic.
Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every other Wednesday |
| 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 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every other WednesdayHow the night runs
Every other Wednesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Queens Head
SandridgeGetting there
9 Church End,
Sandridge AL4 9DL
Sandridge AL4 9DL
The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 2.5 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
SandridgeAbout the night
The St Albans Folk Music session comes to the Queens Head at Church End, Sandridge, on the second and last Wednesdays of each month from 8.30pm. It is mainly traditional Irish, English and Scottish tunes, with singers welcome, and everyone is welcome to play or listen. On the other Wednesdays the session meets at the Farmers Boy in St Albans.
The Queens Head is a village pub at Church End in Sandridge, just north of St Albans. On the second and last Wednesdays of each month it hosts the St Albans Folk Music session of traditional tunes, with singers welcome.
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Sandridge · Every other Wednesday
The Queens Head Open Mic
Sandridge's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Queens Head · Sandridge
Wednesday
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Oct 2026
Listed since
28 Oct
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No fee
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Last updated: 28 October 2026
The Queens Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightWednesdayEvery other Wednesday
Starts20:30start time
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Music starts around 20:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
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BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
The St Albans Folk Music session comes to the Queens Head at Church End, Sandridge, on the second and last Wednesdays of each month from 8.30pm. It is mainly traditional Irish, English and Scottish tunes, with singers welcome, and everyone is welcome to play or listen. On the other Wednesdays the session meets at the Farmers Boy in St Albans.
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 Queens Head’s Wednesday night runs.
Every other Wednesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Queens Head
9 Church End, Sandridge AL4 9DL
Address9 Church End
AreaSandridge
PostcodeAL4 9DL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Queens Head in Sandridge; AL4 9DL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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The Bear Club, The Crown, Hat Factory Arts Centre and The Nags Head
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
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9 Church End, Sandridge AL4 9DL.
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The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AL4 9DL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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