The Bedford sits right in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, opposite the station, and was fully refurbished in October 2025 into a buzzing alehouse, sports bar and live-music pub. It pours ten keg beers and ciders plus two classic cask ales — Harvey's Best and Timothy Taylor's Landlord — and is renowned for live music, with a band usually playing every Saturday evening and on the last Sunday of the month. Downstairs, the 'Lost in Tunbridge Wells' underground bar adds DJs, cocktails and more live music. Ten big screens cover Sky and TNT sport, there's interactive darts and poker nights, and dogs are welcome. A lively, well-equipped grassroots room for rock, pop and covers acts.
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The Bedford Open Mic
High Street's tba open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Bedford · Tunbridge Wells
TBA
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
26 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
The Bedford Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTBA
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The BedfordHigh Street
Tunbridge Wells
High Street, Tunbridge Wells — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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 Bedford
About This Open Mic
Every TBA in High Street, Tunbridge Wells
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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 Tunbridge Wells open mic directory
The Night
The Bedford on the High Street is one of Tunbridge Wells' most established music-and-events pubs — fully refurbished in late 2025 — and open mic nights sit within a packed calendar that also runs Live Music Fridays, quizzes, comedy, poker and karaoke. It's an intimate room (seating for around 50) so the open mic has a close, supportive feel. We couldn't pin down the exact night or start time from public listings, so check thebedfordtw.co.uk for the current schedule before heading down. High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UX.
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 Bedford’s TBA night runs.
Every TBA Free entry
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High Street, Tunbridge Wells
Planning Your TBA 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells mics are free; browse the list.
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High Street, Tunbridge Wells.
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