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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Horns
The Horns is a grassroots music venue in Watford, Watford. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics — so you can travel light.
The Horns books Rock, Indie, Jazz, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Watford venue directory.
The Horns is a legendary Watford live-music venue and traditional pub at 1 Hempstead Road (WD17 3RL), a 10-minute walk from Watford Junction, hosting live music since 2001. It books bands, original artists, tribute and cover acts and well-known names across all genres — from jazz to rock and indie — alongside a regular, entertaining open-mic night (schedule varies, check listings). Backline is provided for visiting acts: one guitar amp, a bass amp and a drum kit, so bands can travel light. Open Mon–Thu noon–midnight, Fri noon–1am, Sat 11am–1am and Sun noon–10:30pm.
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1 Hempstead Road, Watford, Watford, WD17 3RL
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Watford venues and filter by backline.
The Horns books Rock, Indie, Jazz, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Horns hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Watford Open Mic Finder.
1 Hempstead Road, Watford, Watford, WD17 3RL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Watford venues nearby.
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