The Olde Red Lion in Kislingbury, Northampton, is a welcoming hub for local talent, featuring a diverse mix of genres. With a commitment to showcasing both original music and covers, this grassroots venue provides a supportive environment for emerging artists. Equipped with a PA system, it regularly hosts open mic nights, inviting the community to engage with the vibrant local music scene.
Northampton · Every other Tuesday · No fee listed
Olde Red Lion Open Mic
Northampton open mic at Olde Red Lion — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Aug 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every other Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
4 photosPhotos: Google
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | olderedlionpub.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every other TuesdayHow the night runs
Every other Tuesday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Olde Red Lion
KislingburyGetting there
15 High St, Kislingbury,
Northampton NN7 4AQ
Northampton NN7 4AQ
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Kislingbury, NorthamptonAbout the night
Olde Red Lion is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Northampton. 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
15 High St, Kislingbury, Northampton NN7 4AQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Olde Red Lion in Kislingbury, Northampton, is a welcoming hub for local talent, featuring a diverse mix of genres. With a commitment to showcasing both original music and covers, this grassroots venue provides a supportive environment for emerging artists. Equipped with a PA system, it regularly hosts open mic nights, inviting the community to engage with the vibrant local music scene.
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Kislingbury · Every other Tuesday
Olde Red Lion Open Mic
Northampton open mic at Olde Red Lion — 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
- 21 Aug
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
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- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Olde Red Lion Open Mic — Quick Facts
Olde Red Lion Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (fortnightly) at Olde Red Lion in Northampton, 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 21 Aug 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteolderedlionpub.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery other Tuesday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Olde Red Lion is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Northampton. 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
15 High St, Kislingbury, Northampton NN7 4AQ.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Olde Red Lion’s Tuesday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Tuesday
Getting there
Kislingbury, Northampton, NN7 4AQ - the map is below.
Kit
Olde Red Lion provides a PA system — 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 Olde Red Lion
15 High St, Kislingbury, Northampton NN7 4AQ
Address15 High St, Kislingbury
AreaKislingbury, Northampton
PostcodeNN7 4AQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Olde Red Lion is in Kislingbury, Northampton — use NN7 4AQ 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 Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Olde Red Lion provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Olde Red Lion provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Olde Red Lion'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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15 High St, Kislingbury, Northampton NN7 4AQ.
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The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NN7 4AQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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