The Maiden's Head is a traditional pub on Wincheap, just outside Canterbury's city walls and a short walk from the Westgate. It runs a weekly Thursday open mic that is set up as much for jamming as for solo sets, with a house drum kit and other instruments kept on site and a house drummer available to back performers. The room is aimed at first-time performers as well as regulars. Performers book a slot in advance through the host rather than a paper sign-up sheet.
Canterbury · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Maiden's Head Open Mic
Wincheap's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 18:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 8 Nov 202618:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
18:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
18:00 Kick-off
22:00 Last songs
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find Maiden's Head
WincheapGetting there
28 Wincheap,
Canterbury CT1 3QZ
Canterbury CT1 3QZ
The nearest station is Canterbury East (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
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
Wincheap, CanterburyAbout the night
A weekly Thursday open mic at the Maiden's Head on Wincheap, running 6pm to 10pm. Host Jamie provides a drum kit and house instruments, with a house drummer on hand. Sign up by contacting the pub and joining the WhatsApp group. Friendly to first-time performers and to collaborations.
The Maiden's Head is a traditional pub on Wincheap, just outside Canterbury's city walls and a short walk from the Westgate. It runs a weekly Thursday open mic that is set up as much for jamming as for solo sets, with a house drum kit and other instruments kept on site and a house drummer available to back performers. The room is aimed at first-time performers as well as regulars. Performers book a slot in advance through the host rather than a paper sign-up sheet.
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Wincheap · Every Thursday
Maiden's Head Open Mic
Wincheap's thursday open mic. Starts at 18:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- No fee
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Maiden's Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
Maiden's Head Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Maiden's Head in Canterbury, starting at 18:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 8 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 18:00, finishing about 22:00. Sign-up is by phone, in advance.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 18:00Starts in 6d 10h 20m
Sign-upBy phone, in advance
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts18:00until 22:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A weekly Thursday open mic at the Maiden's Head on Wincheap, running 6pm to 10pm. Host Jamie provides a drum kit and house instruments, with a house drummer on hand. Sign up by contacting the pub and joining the WhatsApp group. Friendly to first-time performers and to collaborations.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Maiden's Head’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 18:00Starts in 6d 10h 20m
Kick-off18:00Every Thursday
Music ends22:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
First time here?
Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 18:00.
Find Maiden's Head
28 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3QZ
Address28 Wincheap
AreaWincheap, Canterbury
PostcodeCT1 3QZ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Canterbury East (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Maiden's Head in Wincheap, Canterbury; CT1 3QZ 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 Thursday Night
Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 18:00. The open mic runs until about 22:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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28 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3QZ.
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The nearest station is Canterbury East (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CT1 3QZ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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