The Speckled Hen is a large, family-friendly community local on Hatfield Road in St Albans that throws real weight behind live music. It runs a weekly open mic every Wednesday, hosted by Jay Dee, plus live bands, duos or soloists every month, and the music is always free with under-18s welcome to play. A warm, supportive spot where new voices get their shot.
St Albans · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Speckled Hen Open Mic
Hatfield Road's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 10 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Speckled Hen
Hatfield RoadGetting there
Hatfield Road, St Albans
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
Hatfield Road, St AlbansAbout the night
A welcoming Greene King pub on Hatfield Road, The Speckled Hen runs a weekly open mic every Wednesday hosted by Jay Dee. It's an inclusive, relaxed night open to comedians, storytellers, poets, bands and solo acts as well as singers, with live music always free. Walk-in sign-up, from 8pm.
The Speckled Hen is a large, family-friendly community local on Hatfield Road in St Albans that throws real weight behind live music. It runs a weekly open mic every Wednesday, hosted by Jay Dee, plus live bands, duos or soloists every month, and the music is always free with under-18s welcome to play. A warm, supportive spot where new voices get their shot.
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Hatfield Road · Every Wednesday
The Speckled Hen Open Mic
Hatfield Road's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 10 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Speckled Hen Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Speckled Hen Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Speckled Hen in St Albans, 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 10 Oct 2026
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Verified active
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Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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About This Open Mic
A welcoming Greene King pub on Hatfield Road, The Speckled Hen runs a weekly open mic every Wednesday hosted by Jay Dee. It's an inclusive, relaxed night open to comedians, storytellers, poets, bands and solo acts as well as singers, with live music always free. Walk-in sign-up, from 8pm.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Speckled Hen’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Speckled Hen
Hatfield Road, St Albans
AreaHatfield Road, St Albans
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Speckled Hen in Hatfield Road, St Albans. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Johnny's Bar, The Horn, Mad Squirrel and The Oddfellows Arms
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at St Albans' The Speckled Hen open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other St Albans open mic nights for alternatives.
The Speckled Hen 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 The Speckled Hen's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse St Albans open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Speckled Hen is in Hatfield Road, St Albans. Get directions, or see the other Watford open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Speckled Hen
All ›More rooms near The Speckled Hen: Johnny's Bar, Mad Squirrel, Oneforty, The Boxmoor Playhouse, The Crown, The Crown & Anchor, The Farmer's Boy, The Horn, The Horns, The Hub on Verulam and The Oddfellows Arms.
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