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.
Wincheap · Every Thursday · Free
Maiden's Head Open Mic
Wincheap's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Maiden's Head · Canterbury
Thursday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
12 Aug
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Free
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Last updated: 12 August 2026
Maiden's Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start18:00
Sign-up
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Maiden's Head28 Wincheap
Wincheap
Canterbury CT1 3QZ
Wincheap, Canterbury — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Sign-up via phone
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Sign-up via phone
Music welcome
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About Maiden's Head
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Wincheap, Canterbury
Kicks off at 18:00
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 Canterbury open mic directory
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.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Maiden's Head’s Thursday night runs.
18:00Kick-off
22:00Last songs
23:30Venue closes
Every Thursday Free entry
Find Maiden's Head
28 Wincheap, Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3QZ
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Canterbury live music scene.
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BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Canterbury mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
28 Wincheap, Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3QZ.
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