The Duck and Drake is a village pub on Main Street in Yaxley, just south of Peterborough. Since September 2023 it has hosted the monthly Yaxley Folk Session, which draws players from across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Yaxley · Every 2nd Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
The Duck and Drake Open Mic
Yaxley's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 8 Dec. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every 2nd Tuesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every 2nd Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
22:15 Last songs
04 — Find The Duck and Drake
YaxleyGetting there
34 Main Street,
Yaxley PE7 3LY
Yaxley PE7 3LY
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
YaxleyAbout the night
The Yaxley Folk Session meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm to 10.15pm at the Duck and Drake on Main Street, Yaxley. It is a mostly unplugged session of Irish, Scottish, English, American, Scandinavian and French tunes plus some songs, and listeners are welcome too. It has run since September 2023.
The Duck and Drake is a village pub on Main Street in Yaxley, just south of Peterborough. Since September 2023 it has hosted the monthly Yaxley Folk Session, which draws players from across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
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Yaxley · Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
The Duck and Drake Open Mic
Yaxley's tuesday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Oct 2026
- Listed since
- 28 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Duck and Drake Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Duck and Drake Open Mic runs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Duck and Drake in Yaxley, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 28 Oct 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Duck and Drake’s venue page →
The night starts at 19:30 and runs to about 22:15. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 8 Dec · 19:30Starts in 25d 11h 52m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery 2nd Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 8 Dec
Starts19:30until 22:15
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Yaxley Folk Session meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7.30pm to 10.15pm at the Duck and Drake on Main Street, Yaxley. It is a mostly unplugged session of Irish, Scottish, English, American, Scandinavian and French tunes plus some songs, and listeners are welcome too. It has run since September 2023.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Duck and Drake’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 8 Dec · 19:30Starts in 25d 11h 52m
Kick-off19:30Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Music ends22:15Last act finishes
How often
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 8 Dec · Tue 12 Jan · Tue 9 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Duck and Drake
34 Main Street, Yaxley PE7 3LY
Address34 Main Street
AreaYaxley
PostcodePE7 3LY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Duck and Drake is in Yaxley — use PE7 3LY 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
Mama Liz's Voodoo Lounge, The Brewery Tap, The Boat Inn and Falcon Hotel
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:15. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Yaxley's The Duck and Drake open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Yaxley open mic nights for alternatives.
The Duck and Drake has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Duck and Drake's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Yaxley open mics.
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34 Main Street, Yaxley PE7 3LY.
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The nearest station is Peterborough (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PE7 3LY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Duck and Drake
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