The Artizan is a large Victorian street-corner local in Northampton's old shoe-making quarter, sympathetically remodelled in late 2014 into one big open room with an open kitchen and a pizza oven. It pours two real ales — usually one Locale, often from the Phipps range — and serves cooked-to-order pizzas, with a beer garden out back and a dog-friendly welcome. Live music is a weekly fixture, typically on Thursday evenings, making this a relaxed grassroots spot for local acoustic and band acts. Open from mid-afternoon Monday to Thursday and from noon Friday to Sunday.
Northampton · Monthly on Tuesdays · No fee listed
The Artizan Open Mic
Monthly open mic night at The Artizan in Northampton, welcoming all talents from music to poetry and comedy.
Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 17 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:00Tuesdays
| Night | Monthly on Tuesdays |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | tomhewercatering.com |
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03 — The night
Monthly on TuesdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Tuesdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
19:30 Kick-off
20:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Artizan
Artizan RoadGetting there
51 Artizan Rd,
Artizan Road, Northampton NN1 4HR
Artizan Road, Northampton NN1 4HR
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Artizan Road, NorthamptonAbout the night
The Artizan in Northampton hosts a monthly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This pub and bar offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere for performers.
180 minutes of performances.
Sign-up process
Sign-ups from 7pm at the venue.
Getting there
51 Artizan Rd, NN1 4HR.
The venue
Pub and bar. 18+ policy. Features a stage for performances.
The Artizan is a large Victorian street-corner local in Northampton's old shoe-making quarter, sympathetically remodelled in late 2014 into one big open room with an open kitchen and a pizza oven. It pours two real ales — usually one Locale, often from the Phipps range — and serves cooked-to-order pizzas, with a beer garden out back and a dog-friendly welcome. Live music is a weekly fixture, typically on Thursday evenings, making this a relaxed grassroots spot for local acoustic and band acts. Open from mid-afternoon Monday to Thursday and from noon Friday to Sunday.
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Artizan Road · Monthly on Tuesdays
The Artizan Open Mic
Monthly open mic night at The Artizan in Northampton, welcoming all talents from music to poetry and comedy. Starts at 19:30.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 17 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:00
- Sign-up time
- Community
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Artizan Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Artizan Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (monthly) at The Artizan in Northampton, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 17 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - 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
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Websitetomhewercatering.com
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NightTuesdayMonthly on Tuesdays
Starts19:30start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Artizan in Northampton hosts a monthly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This pub and bar offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere for performers.
180 minutes of performances.
Sign-up process
Sign-ups from 7pm at the venue.
Getting there
51 Artizan Rd, NN1 4HR.
The venue
Pub and bar. 18+ policy. Features a stage for performances.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Artizan’s Tuesday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off19:30Monthly on Tuesdays
Venue closes20:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Tuesdays
Getting there
Artizan Road, Northampton, NN1 4HR - the map is below.
Kit
The Artizan provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Artizan
51 Artizan Rd, Artizan Road, Northampton NN1 4HR
Address51 Artizan Rd
AreaArtizan Road, Northampton
PostcodeNN1 4HR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Artizan in Artizan Road, Northampton; NN1 4HR is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Shipmans, The Artichoke Inn, Althorp Coaching Inn and Olde Red Lion
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. The Artizan provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Northampton open mic nights for alternatives.
The Artizan provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Artizan'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.
51 Artizan Rd, Artizan Road, Northampton NN1 4HR.
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The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NN1 4HR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, 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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The Artizan open mic in brief. The Artizan open mic runs monthly on Tuesdays from 19:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:00. The Artizan’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Northampton are listed by day, for another night this week.
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