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 local live bands every Friday night. 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.
Tunbridge Wells · Every TBA · No fee listed
The Bedford Open Mic
High Street's tba open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 15 Oct 202620:00
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time tbc · we're working to find outnight
| Night | Every TBA |
| 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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03 — The night
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20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
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04 — Find The Bedford
High StreetGetting there
High Street, Tunbridge Wells
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
High Street, Tunbridge WellsAbout the night
The Bedford on the High Street is one of Tunbridge Wells' best-known music-and-events pubs, fully refurbished in late 2025, with Lost, its downstairs venue, hosting DJs and dancing on Saturdays. Its live-music page sets out open mic nights as 'a home for local performers, acoustic sets and emerging talent', but no open mic dates are published yet: the listings section says it is 'ready for live listings as the music calendar grows'. The current weekly programme is Redtooth poker on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7pm, party tunes on Thursdays and an 80s and 90s sing-along on Fridays, plus live sport and darts. It's an intimate room (seating for around 50), so an open mic here would have a close, supportive feel. Check thebedfordtw.co.uk, or call the pub, before heading down to play. High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UX.
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 local live bands every Friday night. 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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High Street · Every TBA
The Bedford Open Mic
High Street's tba open mic.
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- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 15 Oct
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bedford Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bedford Open Mic runs on dates that vary at The Bedford in Tunbridge Wells. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 15 Oct 2026
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Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Bedford on the High Street is one of Tunbridge Wells' best-known music-and-events pubs, fully refurbished in late 2025, with Lost, its downstairs venue, hosting DJs and dancing on Saturdays. Its live-music page sets out open mic nights as 'a home for local performers, acoustic sets and emerging talent', but no open mic dates are published yet: the listings section says it is 'ready for live listings as the music calendar grows'. The current weekly programme is Redtooth poker on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7pm, party tunes on Thursdays and an 80s and 90s sing-along on Fridays, plus live sport and darts. It's an intimate room (seating for around 50), so an open mic here would have a close, supportive feel. Check thebedfordtw.co.uk, or call the pub, before heading down to play. High Street, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1UX.
What's 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 The Bedford’s TBA night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every TBA
Getting there
High Street, Tunbridge Wells - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Bedford
High Street, Tunbridge Wells
AreaHigh Street, Tunbridge Wells
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Getting there
You'll find The Bedford in High Street, Tunbridge Wells. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your TBA Night
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Tunbridge Wells' The Bedford open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Tunbridge Wells open mic nights for alternatives.
The Bedford has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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The Bedford is in High Street, Tunbridge Wells. Get directions, or see the other Tunbridge Wells open mics.
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