The Countryman is a friendly community pub at the heart of Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes (127 Bradwell Common Boulevard, MK13 8DY). It hosts live music and an open-mic/jam night on Thursdays, alongside quiz nights, darts, pool, karaoke and Sky/BT Sports on the big screens. The pub has a full backline (drums and amplifiers) plus PA, making it an easy stage for jammers and cover bands. There's a food offering spanning British and Thai cuisine, available to eat in the Oriental Lounge or take away. A relaxed grassroots local welcoming both original and covers performers.
Milton Keynes · Every 1st Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Countryman Open Mic
Milton Keynes open mic at The Countryman — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 3 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every 1st Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every 1st Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Countryman
Bradwell CommonGetting there
127 Bradwell Common Blvd, Bradwell Common,
Milton Keynes MK13 8DY
Milton Keynes MK13 8DY
The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
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
Bradwell Common, Milton KeynesAbout the night
The Countryman is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Milton Keynes. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
127 Bradwell Common Blvd, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes MK13 8DY.
Photos
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The Countryman is a friendly community pub at the heart of Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes (127 Bradwell Common Boulevard, MK13 8DY). It hosts live music and an open-mic/jam night on Thursdays, alongside quiz nights, darts, pool, karaoke and Sky/BT Sports on the big screens. The pub has a full backline (drums and amplifiers) plus PA, making it an easy stage for jammers and cover bands. There's a food offering spanning British and Thai cuisine, available to eat in the Oriental Lounge or take away. A relaxed grassroots local welcoming both original and covers performers.
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Bradwell Common · Every 1st Thursday of the month
The Countryman Open Mic
Milton Keynes open mic at The Countryman — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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The Countryman Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Countryman Open Mic runs on the 1st Thursday of the month at The Countryman in Milton Keynes, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 7 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 20:00Starts in 20d 12h 20m
Age18+
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayEvery 1st Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 3 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Countryman is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Milton Keynes. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
127 Bradwell Common Blvd, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes MK13 8DY.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Countryman’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 3 Dec · 20:00Starts in 20d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Thursday of the month
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 3 Dec · Thu 7 Jan · Thu 4 Feb
Kit
The Countryman 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?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Countryman
127 Bradwell Common Blvd, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes MK13 8DY
Address127 Bradwell Common Blvd, Bradwell Common
AreaBradwell Common, Milton Keynes
PostcodeMK13 8DY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Countryman in Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes; MK13 8DY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
127 Bradwell Common Blvd, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes MK13 8DY.
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The nearest station is Milton Keynes Central (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK13 8DY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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