The Mail Coach sits at 8 Derngate in the heart of Northampton's cultural quarter, right beside the Royal & Derngate theatres. A real-ale-led pub with a wide range of locally brewed beers and a contemporary take on pub classics, it runs live music Thursday to Saturday nights — a mix of open-mic nights and live performances showcasing local talent. With a sun-trap beer terrace, board games, quiz nights and a house PA with a guitar amp and two mics, it's a dependable grassroots stage for originals and covers in central Northampton.
Northampton · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Mail Coach Northampton Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at Mail Coach Northampton, showcasing local talent every Wednesday evening.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 15 Oct 202620:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Mail Coach Northampton
NorthamptonGetting there
8 Derngate,
Northampton NN1 1UB
Northampton NN1 1UB
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided · 4 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
NorthamptonAbout the night
The Mail Coach on Derngate runs a weekly open mic every Thursday from 8:30pm, hosted by Charlie Sumner. It's a warm, town-centre British pub with a friendly crowd of local singers and players, and there's a house guitar and piano on hand — the host will even accompany you if he knows the song. Entry is free, just turn up and sign in on the night. The pub also runs a Monday quiz and live bands on Fridays, so it's a properly lively little spot.
The Mail Coach sits at 8 Derngate in the heart of Northampton's cultural quarter, right beside the Royal & Derngate theatres. A real-ale-led pub with a wide range of locally brewed beers and a contemporary take on pub classics, it runs live music Thursday to Saturday nights — a mix of open-mic nights and live performances showcasing local talent. With a sun-trap beer terrace, board games, quiz nights and a house PA with a guitar amp and two mics, it's a dependable grassroots stage for originals and covers in central Northampton.
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Northampton · Every Thursday
Mail Coach Northampton Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at Mail Coach Northampton, showcasing local talent every Wednesday evening. Starts at 20:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 15 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:30
- Sign-up time
- Community
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Mail Coach Northampton Open Mic — Quick Facts
Mail Coach Northampton Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Weekly open mic night at Mail Coach Northampton, showcasing local talent every Wednesday evening. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 15 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 20:30. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 53m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:30start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Mail Coach on Derngate runs a weekly open mic every Thursday from 8:30pm, hosted by Charlie Sumner. It's a warm, town-centre British pub with a friendly crowd of local singers and players, and there's a house guitar and piano on hand — the host will even accompany you if he knows the song. Entry is free, just turn up and sign in on the night. The pub also runs a Monday quiz and live bands on Fridays, so it's a properly lively little spot.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Mail Coach Northampton’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:30Starts in 6d 12h 53m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Mail Coach Northampton provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Mail Coach Northampton
8 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1UB
Address8 Derngate
AreaNorthampton
PostcodeNN1 1UB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Mail Coach Northampton is in Northampton — use NN1 1UB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Shipmans, The Artichoke Inn, Althorp Coaching Inn and The Artizan
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Mail Coach Northampton provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Northampton open mic nights for alternatives.
Mail Coach Northampton provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Mail Coach Northampton's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Northampton open mics.
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8 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1UB.
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The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NN1 1UB. (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. Browse other Northampton open mics.
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