The Crooked Crow Bar is Leighton Buzzard's independent home of live music, comedy and events, at 27 Waterborne Walk (LU7 1DH) in Bedfordshire, about 30 minutes by train from London Euston. The bar has a large stage, a full lighting rig and a quality PA. Live bands play most weekends (recent and upcoming bills include Number Six, Bad Hombre, punk and ska nights with The Beaulocks and The Estimators, and tribute shows such as Muser), O.S.P. Introducing showcases new local bands, and the Candlelight Sessions bring live acoustic music on the second Thursday of each month. Castle Comedy hosts stand-up on the last Wednesday of each month, selected Thursdays bring That's What I Call Drag with live vocals, and weekends feature DJ and BYO vinyl sessions on the house decks. Band booking enquiries go through Original Sound Promotions, and the bar is wheelchair accessible.
Leighton Buzzard · Every last Thursday of the month · Free
Leighton Buzzard's thursday open mic. 10-min slots.
Next night: Thu 26 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:00. 10-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Thursdays
| Night | Every last Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Spoken word artists |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DH
The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
The Mic Drop is a free acoustic open mic at The Crooked Crow Bar on Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, on the last Thursday of the month from 7pm to 11pm. Host Jet Lag Jeff runs the sign-up from 7pm with 10-minute slots, and poets, storytellers, singers and acoustic musicians are all welcome. Entry is free and the night is 16+. The bar's own calendar lists it on 24 September, 29 October and 26 November 2026; the last Thursday of December is New Year's Eve, so check the calendar first.
The Crooked Crow Bar is Leighton Buzzard's independent home of live music, comedy and events, at 27 Waterborne Walk (LU7 1DH) in Bedfordshire, about 30 minutes by train from London Euston. The bar has a large stage, a full lighting rig and a quality PA. Live bands play most weekends (recent and upcoming bills include Number Six, Bad Hombre, punk and ska nights with The Beaulocks and The Estimators, and tribute shows such as Muser), O.S.P. Introducing showcases new local bands, and the Candlelight Sessions bring live acoustic music on the second Thursday of each month. Castle Comedy hosts stand-up on the last Wednesday of each month, selected Thursdays bring That's What I Call Drag with live vocals, and weekends feature DJ and BYO vinyl sessions on the house decks. Band booking enquiries go through Original Sound Promotions, and the bar is wheelchair accessible.
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The Crooked Crow Bar Open Mic
Leighton Buzzard's thursday open mic. 10-min slots.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
- Listed since
- 11 Nov
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Crooked Crow Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Crooked Crow Bar Open Mic runs on the last Thursday of the month at The Crooked Crow Bar in Leighton Buzzard, starting at 19:00 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Music starts around 19:00, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes - room for roughly 24 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
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About This Open Mic
The Mic Drop is a free acoustic open mic at The Crooked Crow Bar on Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, on the last Thursday of the month from 7pm to 11pm. Host Jet Lag Jeff runs the sign-up from 7pm with 10-minute slots, and poets, storytellers, singers and acoustic musicians are all welcome. Entry is free and the night is 16+. The bar's own calendar lists it on 24 September, 29 October and 26 November 2026; the last Thursday of December is New Year's Eve, so check the calendar first.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Crooked Crow Bar’s Thursday night runs.
Every last Thursday of the month
Thu 26 Nov · Thu 31 Dec · Thu 28 Jan
The Crooked Crow Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive for 19:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 10 minutes.
Find The Crooked Crow Bar
27 Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard LU7 1DH
The nearest station is Leighton Buzzard (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Crooked Crow Bar in Leighton Buzzard; LU7 1DH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Crooked Crow Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
What should you charge for a paid gig? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. In the wider Leighton Buzzard live music scene.
Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Leighton Buzzard's The Crooked Crow Bar open mic.
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The Crooked Crow Bar open mic in brief. The Crooked Crow Bar open mic runs every last Thursday of the month from 19:00 (free entry); sign-up opens 19:00 and slots run about 10 minutes. The Crooked Crow Bar’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Leighton Buzzard are listed by day, for another night this week.
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