The Rose & Crown on Carr Street, Ramsbottom, is a friendly pub serving cask beers including Thwaites Gold and Daniel's Hammer and showing Sky and BT Sport. It runs a free open mic on the first and third Friday of each month from 8pm to 11pm, hosted by Michael and Tommy on first Fridays and The Impromptunes on third Fridays, with a PA supplied.
Ramsbottom · Every other Friday · No fee listed
Rose & Crown Open Mic
Ramsbottom's friday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Every other Friday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every other FridayHow the night runs
Every other Friday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Rose & Crown
RamsbottomGetting there
96 Carr Street,
Ramsbottom BL0 9EG
Ramsbottom BL0 9EG
The nearest station is Entwistle (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
RamsbottomAbout the night
The Rose & Crown on Carr Street, Ramsbottom, runs a free open mic on the first and third Friday of each month from 8pm to 11pm. First Fridays are hosted by Michael and Tommy and third Fridays by The Impromptunes (Jonny Shock and Joanne), and a PA is supplied at both nights.
The Rose & Crown on Carr Street, Ramsbottom, is a friendly pub serving cask beers including Thwaites Gold and Daniel's Hammer and showing Sky and BT Sport. It runs a free open mic on the first and third Friday of each month from 8pm to 11pm, hosted by Michael and Tommy on first Fridays and The Impromptunes on third Fridays, with a PA supplied.
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Ramsbottom · Every other Friday
Rose & Crown Open Mic
Ramsbottom's friday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
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- 11 Nov
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Rose & Crown Open Mic — Quick Facts
Rose & Crown Open Mic runs on Fridays (fortnightly) at Rose & Crown in Ramsbottom, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 11 Nov 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Rose & Crown’s venue page →
The night Every other Friday
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightFridayEvery other Friday
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Rose & Crown on Carr Street, Ramsbottom, runs a free open mic on the first and third Friday of each month from 8pm to 11pm. First Fridays are hosted by Michael and Tommy and third Fridays by The Impromptunes (Jonny Shock and Joanne), and a PA is supplied at both nights.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Rose & Crown’s Friday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Every other Friday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every other Friday
Getting there
Ramsbottom, BL0 9EG - the map is below.
Kit
Rose & Crown provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Rose & Crown
96 Carr Street, Ramsbottom BL0 9EG
Address96 Carr Street
AreaRamsbottom
PostcodeBL0 9EG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Entwistle (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Rose & Crown is in Ramsbottom — use BL0 9EG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Rose & Crown provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ramsbottom open mic nights for alternatives.
Rose & Crown provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Rose & Crown's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Ramsbottom open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
96 Carr Street, Ramsbottom BL0 9EG.
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The nearest station is Entwistle (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BL0 9EG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Ramsbottom open mics.
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