Shipmans is a central Northampton pub at 12 Drapery with a welcoming atmosphere and a reliable PA system, open to emerging artists across mixed genres. Its two upstairs rooms, the Drapery Room and the Drum Room, host Flamingo Jazz Nights: intimate jazz evenings with doors at 7pm and music from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, such as Tom Remon and John Stowell on their 2026 UK tour, with pre-show dining bookable through the pub. A central Drapery spot for music lovers seeking small-room jazz and fresh talent.
Northampton · Every other Sunday · No fee listed
Shipmans Open Mic
Northampton's weekly Tuesday open mic with full backline provided.
Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 15 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every other Sunday |
| 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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| Website | theshipmansnorthampton.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every other SundayHow the night runs
Every other Sunday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off
21:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Shipmans
NorthamptonGetting there
12 Drapery,
Northampton NN1 2HG
Northampton NN1 2HG
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
NorthamptonAbout the night
Shipmans is a narrow, three-storey Grade II listed pub on The Drapery in Northampton's town centre (built by the Shipman family in 1790, reopened in 2022), and its open mic runs on the first and third Sunday of each month from around 7:30pm. It's a characterful, welcoming room — all are welcome whether you're a seasoned player or trying it for the first time — and the pub also dabbles in jazz and other live music. Free to get up and play; just turn up.
Shipmans is a central Northampton pub at 12 Drapery with a welcoming atmosphere and a reliable PA system, open to emerging artists across mixed genres. Its two upstairs rooms, the Drapery Room and the Drum Room, host Flamingo Jazz Nights: intimate jazz evenings with doors at 7pm and music from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, such as Tom Remon and John Stowell on their 2026 UK tour, with pre-show dining bookable through the pub. A central Drapery spot for music lovers seeking small-room jazz and fresh talent.
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Northampton · Every other Sunday
Shipmans Open Mic
Northampton's weekly Tuesday open mic with full backline provided. Starts at 20:00.
- Sunday
- 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
Shipmans Open Mic — Quick Facts
Shipmans Open Mic runs on Sundays (fortnightly) at Shipmans in Northampton, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Northampton's weekly Tuesday open mic with full backline provided. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 15 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetheshipmansnorthampton.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery other Sunday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Shipmans is a narrow, three-storey Grade II listed pub on The Drapery in Northampton's town centre (built by the Shipman family in 1790, reopened in 2022), and its open mic runs on the first and third Sunday of each month from around 7:30pm. It's a characterful, welcoming room — all are welcome whether you're a seasoned player or trying it for the first time — and the pub also dabbles in jazz and other live music. Free to get up and play; just turn up.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardProvided
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Shipmans’s Sunday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every other Sunday
Venue closes21:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Sunday
Getting there
Northampton, NN1 2HG - the map is below.
Kit
Shipmans provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — 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 Shipmans
12 Drapery, Northampton NN1 2HG
Address12 Drapery
AreaNorthampton
PostcodeNN1 2HG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Shipmans in Northampton; NN1 2HG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Artichoke Inn, Althorp Coaching Inn, The Artizan and Olde Red Lion
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. Shipmans provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — 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.
Shipmans provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Shipmans'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.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
12 Drapery, Northampton NN1 2HG.
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The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NN1 2HG. (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 - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Northampton open mics.
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10 — Venues near Shipmans
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