The Olde England is an end-of-terrace Victorian building on Kettering Road in Kingsley Park, Northampton, converted from a shop into a quirky three-floor real-ale pub. It aims to keep six cellar-conditioned cask ales on at all times and deliberately runs without televisions or loud background music — the live-music focus is a weekly folk night every Thursday, where local musicians play traditional folk on the basement floor, plus a Wednesday quiz from 8:30pm. Dog-friendly and unhurried, it's a genuine grassroots room for folk and acoustic players rather than amplified rock or covers bands.
Northampton · Every Tuesday · Free
Olde England Open Mic
Northampton's weekly Tuesday open mic night at a traditional pub.
Open mic at a glance Olde England · Northampton
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
25 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
20:00
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Olde England Open Mic — Quick Facts
Northampton's weekly Tuesday open mic night at a traditional pub.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up20:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Olde England199 Kettering Rd
Northampton NN1 4BP
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Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Olde England
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Northampton
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Northampton open mic directory
The Night
Olde England in Northampton hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. A traditional pub known for its live music and community feel.
Sign-up process
Sign-up is likely walk-in on the night. Arrive around 8:00 PM to secure a slot.
Getting there
199 Kettering Rd, Northampton, NN1 4BP.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy. The venue regularly hosts live music, suggesting a PA system and microphones are available.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Olde England’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find Olde England
199 Kettering Rd, Northampton NN1 4BP
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 20:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Northampton live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Northampton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Northampton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
199 Kettering Rd, Northampton NN1 4BP.
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