The Robin Hood Inn is a village pub at 280 Holcombe Road in Helmshore, in the Rossendale valley near Rawtenstall.
Its Sunday open mic now runs on the first Sunday of each month from 5pm to 9pm, hosted by Kayleigh Hall according to its Open Mic Finder listing, which was updated in October 2026. It is free, and the listing welcomes folk, pop, blues, country and acoustic or electro-acoustic performers, so it suits singers and players who like an early-evening, unhurried room.
The night previously ran on the second Sunday with hosts Ian and Paul, so if you have an older date in your diary, check with the pub before you travel.
The Robin Hood Inn is a stone-built village pub on Holcombe Road in Helmshore, near Rawtenstall in the Rossendale valley. It is a friendly local with cask ale, valley views and a steady programme of community events, including outdoor gatherings in summer.
The open mic runs on the second Sunday of the month from 6pm to 9pm, hosted by Ian and Paul. It is free and welcomes acoustic, electro-acoustic and folk performers - an early-evening, unhurried night that suits singers and players who prefer a listening room to a late-night bar.
Dates and any seasonal changes are posted on the pub's Facebook page.
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Robin Hood Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
Robin Hood Inn Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at Robin Hood Inn in Rossendale, starting at 17:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
The Robin Hood Inn is a stone-built village pub on Holcombe Road in Helmshore, near Rawtenstall in the Rossendale valley. It is a friendly local with cask ale, valley views and a steady programme of community events, including outdoor gatherings in summer.
The open mic runs on the second Sunday of the month from 6pm to 9pm, hosted by Ian and Paul. It is free and welcomes acoustic, electro-acoustic and folk performers - an early-evening, unhurried night that suits singers and players who prefer a listening room to a late-night bar.
Dates and any seasonal changes are posted on the pub's Facebook page.
More open mic nights in Rossendale: Royal British Legion (Astley Bridge and District) Club Limited, Doffcocker Inn, The Plough Inn and 5 more - each with its night and sign-up where listed.
The Robin Hood Inn is a village pub at 280 Holcombe Road in Helmshore, in the Rossendale valley near Rawtenstall.
Its Sunday open mic now runs on the first Sunday of each month from 5pm to 9pm, hosted by Kayleigh Hall according to its Open Mic Finder listing, which was updated in October 2026. It is free, and the listing welcomes folk, pop, blues, country and acoustic or electro-acoustic performers, so it suits singers and players who like an early-evening, unhurried room.
The night previously ran on the second Sunday with hosts Ian and Paul, so if you have an older date in your diary, check with the pub before you travel.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Robin Hood Inn’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 17:00Starts in 23d 09h 19m
Kick-off17:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Music ends · Venue closes21:00Last act finishes
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
The nearest station is Entwistle (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Robin Hood Inn is in Helmshore, Rossendale — use BB4 4NP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Rossendale's Robin Hood Inn open mic.
Robin Hood Inn 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 Robin Hood Inn's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Rossendale open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Rossendale regulars across the Rossendale open mic scene. Rossendale open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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 BB4 4NP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Robin Hood Inn open mic in brief. The Robin Hood Inn open mic runs every 1st Sunday of the month from 17:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? Robin Hood Inn’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Rossendale are listed by day.
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