MK11 is Milton Keynes' premier independent live-music venue and sports bar, set in a converted 21st-century social club on Keller Close, Kiln Farm (MK11 3LH), with free on-site parking. It has a large live-music stage and a high-end sound system, programming everything from grassroots and emerging local artists to international touring acts, tribute acts, jazz, comedy, drag and DJ nights. A weekly Wednesday open mic gives young and emerging artists a platform — MK11 works with local colleges and the grassroots music community — while Friday and Saturday bring the headline gigs. With its raw industrial-chic feel, rotating art and a proper food menu, it is a cornerstone of the Milton Keynes live scene.
Milton Keynes · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
MK11 Open Mic
Milton Keynes open mic at MK11 — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 18 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | mk11kilnfarm.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:45 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find MK11
Kiln FarmGetting there
Keller Cl, Kiln Farm,
Milton Keynes MK11 3LH
Milton Keynes MK11 3LH
The nearest station is Wolverton (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Kiln Farm, Milton KeynesAbout the night
MK11's Tuesday Jam Night & Open Mic is the venue's longest-running regular, and it's a proper one — every Tuesday at this Kiln Farm live-music venue and sports bar (MK11 3LH), free in, all genres and abilities welcome. Solo singers, full bands, rappers, instrumentalists and spoken-word artists all get a turn, with a full backline (PA, mics, drums, guitar and bass amps, keys) set up so you can just plug in and play. The kitchen runs until 9pm and the bar's fully stocked; it's open to all ages, with under-16s accompanied by an adult.
MK11 is Milton Keynes' premier independent live-music venue and sports bar, set in a converted 21st-century social club on Keller Close, Kiln Farm (MK11 3LH), with free on-site parking. It has a large live-music stage and a high-end sound system, programming everything from grassroots and emerging local artists to international touring acts, tribute acts, jazz, comedy, drag and DJ nights. A weekly Wednesday open mic gives young and emerging artists a platform — MK11 works with local colleges and the grassroots music community — while Friday and Saturday bring the headline gigs. With its raw industrial-chic feel, rotating art and a proper food menu, it is a cornerstone of the Milton Keynes live scene.
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Kiln Farm · Every Tuesday
MK11 Open Mic
Milton Keynes open mic at MK11 — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 18 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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MK11 Open Mic — Quick Facts
MK11 Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at MK11 in Milton Keynes, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 18 Aug 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See MK11’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:45. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 18 acts. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitemk11kilnfarm.com
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:45
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 18 acts
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About This Open Mic
MK11's Tuesday Jam Night & Open Mic is the venue's longest-running regular, and it's a proper one — every Tuesday at this Kiln Farm live-music venue and sports bar (MK11 3LH), free in, all genres and abilities welcome. Solo singers, full bands, rappers, instrumentalists and spoken-word artists all get a turn, with a full backline (PA, mics, drums, guitar and bass amps, keys) set up so you can just plug in and play. The kitchen runs until 9pm and the bar's fully stocked; it's open to all ages, with under-16s accompanied by an adult.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How MK11’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends23:45Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
MK11 provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find MK11
Keller Cl, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes MK11 3LH
AddressKeller Cl, Kiln Farm
AreaKiln Farm, Milton Keynes
PostcodeMK11 3LH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Wolverton (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. MK11 is in Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes — use MK11 3LH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:45. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Milton Keynes' MK11 open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Milton Keynes open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for MK11's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Milton Keynes open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
Keller Cl, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes MK11 3LH.
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The nearest station is Wolverton (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK11 3LH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Milton Keynes open mics.
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MK11 open mic in brief. The MK11 open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. MK11’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Milton Keynes are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at MK11
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Gentleman's Dub ClubFriday, 13 November 2026
Very Beautiful SouthSaturday, 14 November 2026
Ferocious Dog - UK Farewell TourSunday, 15 November 2026
Faux Fighters - Foo Fighters TributeSaturday, 21 November 2026Simple Plan UK, Paramore(ish), The Busted ExperienceFriday, 27 November 2026Gentleman's Dub ClubFriday, 13 November 2026Very Beautiful SouthSaturday, 14 November 2026Ferocious Dog - UK Farewell TourSunday, 15 November 2026Faux Fighters - Foo Fighters TributeSaturday, 21 November 2026Simple Plan UK, Paramore(ish), The Busted ExperienceFriday, 27 November 2026More dates at MK11: The Marley Experience, The Wildhearts and The UB40 Experience.
Rooms near MK11: Campbell Park, Fox & Hounds, Halleys Comet, Lion & Sun Tavern, Revolución de Cuba Milton Keynes, Silverstone Circuit, The Countryman, The Craufurd Arms, The Crooked Crow Bar, The Dukes, The Heath Inn and The National Bowl.
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