The Craufurd Arms is one of Milton Keynes' best-known independent live-music venues, in the historic area of Wolverton (59 Stratford Road, MK12 5LT, around a 10-minute walk from Wolverton station). It combines a classic pub with a dedicated 275-capacity live room, earning a national reputation for intimate gigs and a strong commitment to up-and-coming artists alongside established touring acts — a go-to for rock, metal, punk, indie and alternative. Open-mic nights are mainly acoustic but open to anyone from poetry to comedy, and the venue also runs DJ nights, silent discos and themed events. It was among the venues backed by Milton Keynes City Council's 2026 grassroots-music investment, running live showcases for local bands with professional recordings. PA, stage lighting and a friendly team complete the setup.
Milton Keynes · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Milton Keynes open mic at The Craufurd Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets |
| Website | thecraufurdarms.com |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
Milton Keynes MK12 5LT
The nearest station is Wolverton (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 Craufurd Arms in Wolverton runs a free open mic every Wednesday from 8pm till around 11pm, hosted by Ross Connor and Danny Thomas. It's a warm, all-abilities crowd — mostly acoustic solo singer-songwriters but genuinely open to poets and comedians too, so bring whatever you've got. Just sign up on the night, entry is completely free, and performers get a free drink for playing. One of Milton Keynes' best-loved independent live-music pubs.
The Craufurd Arms is one of Milton Keynes' best-known independent live-music venues, in the historic area of Wolverton (59 Stratford Road, MK12 5LT, around a 10-minute walk from Wolverton station). It combines a classic pub with a dedicated 275-capacity live room, earning a national reputation for intimate gigs and a strong commitment to up-and-coming artists alongside established touring acts — a go-to for rock, metal, punk, indie and alternative. Open-mic nights are mainly acoustic but open to anyone from poetry to comedy, and the venue also runs DJ nights, silent discos and themed events. It was among the venues backed by Milton Keynes City Council's 2026 grassroots-music investment, running live showcases for local bands with professional recordings. PA, stage lighting and a friendly team complete the setup.
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The Craufurd Arms Open Mic
Milton Keynes open mic at The Craufurd Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Craufurd Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Craufurd Arms Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Craufurd Arms 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.
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 15 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
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About This Open Mic
The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton runs a free open mic every Wednesday from 8pm till around 11pm, hosted by Ross Connor and Danny Thomas. It's a warm, all-abilities crowd — mostly acoustic solo singer-songwriters but genuinely open to poets and comedians too, so bring whatever you've got. Just sign up on the night, entry is completely free, and performers get a free drink for playing. One of Milton Keynes' best-loved independent live-music pubs.
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The Night at a Glance
How The Craufurd Arms’s Wednesday night runs.
Every Wednesday
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
The Craufurd Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find The Craufurd Arms
59 Stratford Rd, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5LT
The nearest station is Wolverton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton, Milton Keynes; MK12 5LT 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 Wednesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Craufurd Arms 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. Part of the Milton Keynes live music scene.
Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Milton Keynes' The Craufurd Arms open mic.
What’s On at The Craufurd Arms
The gigs coming up at The Craufurd Arms besides the open mic, from the GigXchange directory — each one links its listing.
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The Craufurd Arms open mic in brief. The Craufurd Arms open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. The Craufurd Arms’ venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Milton Keynes are listed by day, for another night this week.
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