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.
Artizan Road · Monthly on Tuesdays · Free
The Artizan Open Mic
Monthly open mic night at The Artizan in Northampton, welcoming all talents from music to poetry and comedy.
Open mic at a glance The Artizan · Northampton
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
28 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:00
Sign-up time
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
The Artizan Open Mic — Quick Facts
Monthly open mic night at The Artizan in Northampton, welcoming all talents from music to poetry and comedy.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Artizan51 Artizan Rd
Artizan Road
Northampton NN1 4HR
Artizan Road, Northampton — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Artizan
About This Open Mic
Monthly on Tuesdays in Artizan Road, Northampton
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
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
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 + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Artizan’s Tuesday night runs.
19:00Sign-up
19:30Kick-off
20:00Venue closes
Monthly on Tuesdays Free entry
Find The Artizan
51 Artizan Rd, Artizan Road, Northampton NN1 4HR
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 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 19:00. 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.
51 Artizan Rd, Artizan Road, Northampton NN1 4HR.
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