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The Pump House

Tuesday-night open mic at The Pump House — Watford's grassroots heart for 12+ years.

The Pump House — Quick Facts

Tuesday-night open mic at The Pump House — Watford's grassroots heart for 12+ years.

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The Details

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Capacity
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Photo: GoogleThe Pump House photo
Photo: GoogleThe Pump House photo
Photo: GoogleThe Pump House photo

Where

The Pump House Local Board Road
Watford
Watford WD17 2JP

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Pump House

The Pump House is a grassroots music venue in Watford, Watford. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

This listing is part of the Watford venue directory.

Watford's longest-running open mic, hosted at The Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre. Running 12+ years. Doors 7:30pm, performances 8-11pm. 10-15 min slots, full PA provided, piano on site. Pre-book via the Watford Open Mic Facebook group.

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Local Board Road, Watford, Watford, WD17 2JP

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Common Questions

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Watford venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Watford grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Yes — The Pump House hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Watford Open Mic Finder.
Local Board Road, Watford, Watford, WD17 2JP. See the map below for directions. Browse more Watford venues nearby.
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