The Queen's Head is a village pub on the High Street in Sutton Valence, on the greensand ridge south-east of Maidstone with long views over the Weald of Kent. Inside it keeps a hop-garlanded central bar and an inglenook fireplace. It hosts occasional live music plus a monthly acoustic open mic.
Sutton Valence · Every 2nd Tuesday of the month · Free
The Queen's Head Open Mic
Sutton Valence's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off 19:30. Free entry.
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Kick-off
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| Night | Every 2nd Tuesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 2nd Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Queen's Head
Sutton ValenceGetting there
High Street,
Sutton Valence ME17 3AG
Sutton Valence ME17 3AG
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
Sutton ValenceAbout the night
A free acoustic open mic hosted by Kelly Bourne at The Queen's Head in Sutton Valence, in the Maidstone borough. It runs on the second Tuesday of the month from 19:30. The Kent gig guide lists it for 13 October, 10 November and 8 December 2026, all second Tuesdays. Admission is free.
The Queen's Head is a village pub on the High Street in Sutton Valence, on the greensand ridge south-east of Maidstone with long views over the Weald of Kent. Inside it keeps a hop-garlanded central bar and an inglenook fireplace. It hosts occasional live music plus a monthly acoustic open mic.
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Sutton Valence · Every 2nd Tuesday of the month · Free
The Queen's Head Open Mic
Sutton Valence's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Queen's Head · Sutton Valence
Tuesday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
07 Oct
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Free
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Last updated: 7 October 2026
The Queen's Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:30
Sign-up
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerTBC
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Where
The Queen's HeadHigh Street
Sutton Valence ME17 3AG
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Contact
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Highlights
Free entry for all
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Musicians welcome
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About The Queen's Head
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About This Open Mic
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month in Sutton Valence
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Sutton Valence open mic directory
The Night
A free acoustic open mic hosted by Kelly Bourne at The Queen's Head in Sutton Valence, in the Maidstone borough. It runs on the second Tuesday of the month from 19:30. The Kent gig guide lists it for 13 October, 10 November and 8 December 2026, all second Tuesdays. Admission is free.
What's 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 Queen's Head’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Free
Entry
Every 2nd Tuesday of the monthThe night's facts
- How often
- Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Coming up
- Tue 10 Nov · Tue 8 Dec · Tue 12 Jan
- Entry
- Free
- Who plays
- Musicians
Last verified 7 Oct 2026 · Web listing
Find The Queen's Head
High Street, Sutton Valence ME17 3AG
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
Part of the Sutton Valence live music scene.
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High Street, Sutton Valence ME17 3AG.
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