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Mad Squirrel

Free live music and open mic overlooking the Abbey

Venue at a glance Mad Squirrel · St Albans
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Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
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Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Covers
Books
originals+2 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

Mad Squirrel — Quick Facts

Free live music and open mic overlooking the Abbey

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The Details

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Capacity–
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Mad Squirrel photo Photo: Google
Mad Squirrel photo Photo: Google
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Where

Mad Squirrel 34 High Street
St Albans
St Albans AL3 4EL

Genres

Covers Britpop Acoustic

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What's on Stage

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Mad Squirrel

Mad Squirrel is a grassroots music venue in St Albans, St Albans. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Mad Squirrel books Covers, Britpop, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the St Albans venue directory.

Mad Squirrel Tap St Albans is a craft-beer and artisan-pizza taproom overlooking St Albans Abbey, spread over two floors with a private function room for hire. It runs free live music, open-mic nights and socials throughout the week, from solo guitar acts to covers bands working through everything from 70s bangers to 90s Britpop. A relaxed, free-entry spot for live music in the heart of the city.

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34 High Street, St Albans, St Albans, AL3 4EL

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What's On at Mad Squirrel

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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
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FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic
Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
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Tue20:00
Open Mic — Tuesdays
St Albans
Starts 20:00 · Sign-up 19:30
FreePA
View open mic

Common Questions

Seven things people ask about booking Mad Squirrel.

PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter St Albans venues by backline.
Mad Squirrel books Covers, Britpop, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Mad Squirrel hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the St Albans Open Mic Finder.
34 High Street, St Albans, St Albans, AL3 4EL. See the map below for directions. Browse more St Albans venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in St Albans vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.

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