Traditional pub at 2 Ramsey Road, Whittlesey, known for its boat-shaped bar and real ales, and listed by CAMRA. Runs a popular monthly open mic on the third Tuesday of the month from 8pm, hosted by the boatmen and Phill Q, plus a separate unplugged acoustic session in its whisky room on the last Friday of the month from 7.30pm.
Whittlesey, Peterborough · Every 3rd Tuesday of the month · Free
The Boat Inn Open Mic
Whittlesey, Peterborough's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Boat Inn · Whittlesey
Tuesday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
19 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 19 August 2026
The Boat Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Boat Inn2 Ramsey Road
Whittlesey, Peterborough
Whittlesey PE7 1DR
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Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Boat Inn
About This Open Mic
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month in Whittlesey, Peterborough, Whittlesey
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Whittlesey open mic directory
The Night
Monthly open mic on the third Tuesday of the month from 8pm, hosted by the boatmen and Phill Q. The pub's whisky room also hosts a second night: an unplugged acoustic session on the last Friday of the month from 7.30pm.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Boat Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month Free entry
Find The Boat Inn
2 Ramsey Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Whittlesey PE7 1DR
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Whittlesey open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Whittlesey mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
2 Ramsey Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Whittlesey PE7 1DR.
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