The Bear Club is a fiercely independent, 100-capacity grassroots music venue tucked away in Mill Yard off Guildford Street in Luton. Founded in 2014, it programmes jazz, blues, roots, Americana, folk and alternative music from Thursday to Sunday, alongside comedy nights, spoken word and a monthly jazz jam. Seating is armchairs, benches and small tables just a few feet from the musicians. It has been voted one of the top 25 jazz clubs in the world by All About Jazz.
Luton · Every 1st Sunday of the month · £9.00
The Bear Club Open Mic
Mill Yard's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 13:00. £9.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Oct 202613:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | £9.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Rob Mach |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
13:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
13:00 Kick-off
18:00 Last songs
18:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Bear Club
Mill YardGetting there
24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard,
Luton LU1 2NR
Luton LU1 2NR
The nearest station is Luton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Mill Yard, LutonAbout the night
The Bear Club is an independent grassroots music venue in Mill Yard, off Guildford Street in Luton, with a strong jazz programme.
On the first Sunday of each month it hosts its Jazz Jam, led by saxophonist Rob Mach with DJ Mr Jazzy Vibes. Doors open at 1pm and the music starts at 2pm, running until 6pm, and the session welcomes musicians, vocalists, dancers and music lovers, whether you want to sit in on a tune or just listen.
Check the venue's what's on page for the next date and entry details before you go.
The Bear Club is a fiercely independent, 100-capacity grassroots music venue tucked away in Mill Yard off Guildford Street in Luton. Founded in 2014, it programmes jazz, blues, roots, Americana, folk and alternative music from Thursday to Sunday, alongside comedy nights, spoken word and a monthly jazz jam. Seating is armchairs, benches and small tables just a few feet from the musicians. It has been voted one of the top 25 jazz clubs in the world by All About Jazz.
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Mill Yard · Every 1st Sunday of the month · £9.00
The Bear Club Open Mic
Mill Yard's sunday open mic. Starts at 13:00.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 23 Oct
- Last verified
- £9.00
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The Bear Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bear Club Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at The Bear Club in Luton, starting at 13:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 13:00 and runs to about 18:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band. Rob Mach hosts the night.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 13:00Starts in 23d 05h 21m
Entry£9.00
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerIn-house, included
HostRob Mach
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts13:00until 18:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Bear Club is an independent grassroots music venue in Mill Yard, off Guildford Street in Luton, with a strong jazz programme.
On the first Sunday of each month it hosts its Jazz Jam, led by saxophonist Rob Mach with DJ Mr Jazzy Vibes. Doors open at 1pm and the music starts at 2pm, running until 6pm, and the session welcomes musicians, vocalists, dancers and music lovers, whether you want to sit in on a tune or just listen.
Check the venue's what's on page for the next date and entry details before you go.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Bear Club’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 13:00Starts in 23d 05h 21m
Kick-off13:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Music ends18:00Last act finishes
Venue closes18:30The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
Kit
The Bear Club provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Bear Club
24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard, Luton LU1 2NR
Address24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard
AreaMill Yard, Luton
PostcodeLU1 2NR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Luton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Bear Club in Mill Yard, Luton; LU1 2NR is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is £9.00. The open mic runs until about 18:00. The Bear Club provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Luton open mic nights for alternatives.
The Bear Club provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Entry is £9.00. For free alternatives, filter the directory.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
24a Guildford Street, Mill Yard, Luton LU1 2NR.
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The nearest station is Luton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LU1 2NR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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