The Watford Open Mic is the town's longest-running open mic, hosted in the Colne River Room at the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre just off Watford's Lower High Street (Local Board Road, WD17 2JP). It has run for over a decade, every Tuesday night, doors 7:30pm and performances 8pm–11pm. The organisers provide full sound (PA) and a 10- or 15-minute slot per act, with a piano available on-site; recordings can be made for £3. Entry is £3, under-16s free, and it welcomes all ages and musical styles in a friendly, inclusive room. Slots are members-only and best pre-booked via the 'Watford Open Mic' Facebook group to guarantee a spot.
Watford · Every Tuesday · £3.00
The Pump House Open Mic
Tuesday-night open mic at The Pump House — Watford's grassroots heart for 12+ years.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 15-minute slots. £3.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 29 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | £3.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · All performers |
| Host | Watford Open Mic (community-run) |
| Website | pumphouse.info |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Sign up online
20:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Pump House
WatfordGetting there
Local Board Road,
Watford WD17 2JP
Watford WD17 2JP
The nearest station is Watford High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
WatfordAbout the night
Watford's longest-running open mic — going strong for over 12 years — is hosted in the Colne River Room at the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre. It runs every Tuesday, doors 7:30pm, performances 8pm–11pm, with 10 or 15-minute slots and full sound provided plus a piano on site. All ages and styles are genuinely welcome (performers have ranged from age 8 to 90). Entry is £3 (under-16s free), and to guarantee a slot you pre-book via the Watford Open Mic Facebook group.
The Watford Open Mic is the town's longest-running open mic, hosted in the Colne River Room at the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre just off Watford's Lower High Street (Local Board Road, WD17 2JP). It has run for over a decade, every Tuesday night, doors 7:30pm and performances 8pm–11pm. The organisers provide full sound (PA) and a 10- or 15-minute slot per act, with a piano available on-site; recordings can be made for £3. Entry is £3, under-16s free, and it welcomes all ages and musical styles in a friendly, inclusive room. Slots are members-only and best pre-booked via the 'Watford Open Mic' Facebook group to guarantee a spot.
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Watford · Every Tuesday · £3.00
The Pump House Open Mic
Tuesday-night open mic at The Pump House — Watford's grassroots heart for 12+ years.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 29 Sept
- Last verified
- £3.00
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Pump House Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Pump House Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Pump House in Watford, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Tuesday-night open mic at The Pump House — Watford's grassroots heart for 12+ years. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 29 Sept 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Pump House’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. Sign-up is online, in advance, from 19:30. Each act gets about 15 minutes, so the night holds around 12 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Watford Open Mic (community-run) hosts the night.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 20m
Entry£3.00
AgeAll ages
Sign-upOnline, in advance
Who playsMusicians · All performers
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostWatford Open Mic (community-run)
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitepumphouse.info
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Online
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
Watford's longest-running open mic — going strong for over 12 years — is hosted in the Colne River Room at the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre. It runs every Tuesday, doors 7:30pm, performances 8pm–11pm, with 10 or 15-minute slots and full sound provided plus a piano on site. All ages and styles are genuinely welcome (performers have ranged from age 8 to 90). Entry is £3 (under-16s free), and to guarantee a slot you pre-book via the Watford Open Mic Facebook group.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardProvided
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Pump House’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 20m
Sign-up opens19:30Online, in advance
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
The Pump House provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00 with a set that fits 15 minutes.
Find The Pump House
Local Board Road, Watford WD17 2JP
AddressLocal Board Road
AreaWatford
PostcodeWD17 2JP
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Watford High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Pump House is in Watford — use WD17 2JP 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
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00. Entry is £3.00. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Pump House provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Watford's The Pump House open mic.
Sign-up via online. See all Watford open mic nights.
The Pump House provides a PA system and keys — check the rest with the venue.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Entry is £3.00. For free alternatives, filter the directory.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Local Board Road, Watford WD17 2JP.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Watford regulars across the Watford open mic scene. Watford open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Watford High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is WD17 2JP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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The Pump House open mic in brief. The Pump House open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (£3.00 entry); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 15 minutes. The Pump House’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Watford are listed by day, for another night this week.
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