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The Wellington Arms

Q: What genres does The Wellington Arms book?

The Wellington Arms books Folk, English trad. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

The Wellington Arms in Bedford hosts an open mic folk tunes session on the last Tuesday at 7.30pm.

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week. Folk, English trad - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 28 Oct 2026

At a glance, The Wellington Arms in Bedford is summed up below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and english trad acts.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
Backline	TBC
Books	Folk · English trad

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Before you book The Wellington Arms, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and english trad acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Tue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	FolkEnglish trad

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Status	Verified open
Last checked	28 Oct 2026
Checked against	Web listing

03 — Find The Wellington Arms

Bedford

Getting there

The Wellington Arms is at Wellington Street, Bedford, MK40 2JX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 15 rooms in our Bedford venue directory.

Wellington Street,
Bedford MK40 2JX

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The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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Nobody from The Wellington Arms is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. Its open mic is the free way to get on stage here.

The open micEvery last Tuesday of the month19:30 · Free entry

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06 — What's on stage

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The stage kit at The Wellington Arms is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	TBC
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

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About The Wellington Arms

This is the background on The Wellington Arms, from the venue and its listings. It books folk and english trad acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

The Wellington Arms is a grassroots music venue in Bedford. It books Folk, English trad; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Wellington Arms is a pub on Wellington Street in Bedford. It hosts the monthly folk tunes session run by musicians from Red Cuthbert Morris, which moved here from the Burnaby Arms.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Wellington Arms on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every last Tuesday of the month - 19:30 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Bedford gig directory.

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The Bedford league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

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01	Esquires Bedford	12 gigs
02	Bedford Corn Exchange	1 gig
03	Bedford Park	0 gigs
04	Brewpoint Taproom & Brewery	0 gigs
05	Jaydees Sports And Function Suites	0 gigs
06	St John's Arms	0 gigs
07	The Bedford Arms	0 gigs
08	The Castle	0 gigs
09	The Cellar Bar	0 gigs
10	The Eagle Bookshop	0 gigs

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Bedford · Grassroots

The Wellington Arms

The Wellington Arms in Bedford hosts an open mic folk tunes session on the last Tuesday at 7.30pm.

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The Wellington Arms — Quick Facts

The Wellington Arms in Bedford hosts an open mic folk tunes session on the last Tuesday at 7.30pm. Here are the key facts on The Wellington Arms at a glance.

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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music1night a weekTue · from 19:30

BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked

BooksFolk+1 moreOriginals and covers

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Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Wellington Arms is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC

Drum kit · TBC

Guitar amp · TBC

Bass amp · TBC

Keys / keyboard · TBC

Vocal mics · TBC

In-house engineer · TBC

About The Wellington Arms

The Wellington Arms is a grassroots music venue in Bedford. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

The Wellington Arms books Folk, English trad acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bedford venue directory.

Listing notes
The ‌‌‍Wellington Arms is a pub on Wellington Street in Bedford. It hosts the monthly folk tunes session run by musicians from Red Cuthbert Morris, which moved here from the Burnaby Arms.

Playing The Wellington Arms: what to know

Live nights at The Wellington Arms are usually Tue, with music from about 19:30. It lists folk among the genres it books. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Wellington Arms hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.

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Find The Wellington Arms

The Wellington Arms is at Wellington Street, Bedford, MK40 2JX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 15 rooms in our Bedford venue directory.

AddressWellington Street

AreaBedford

PostcodeMK40 2JX

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Getting there

The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Wellington Arms in Bedford; MK40 2JX is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Bedford this week, or find a band in Bedford if you book the music.

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The Bedford League

The Wellington Arms is #15 of 15 Bedford venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 – Esquires Bedford 12 gigs
#2 – Bedford Corn Exchange 1 gig
#3 – Bedford Park 0 gigs
#4 – Brewpoint Taproom & Brewery 0 gigs
#5 – Jaydees Sports And Function Suites 0 gigs
#6 – St John's Arms 0 gigs
#7 – The Bedford Arms 0 gigs
#8 – The Castle 0 gigs
#9 – The Cellar Bar 0 gigs
#10 – The Eagle Bookshop 0 gigs

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What equipment does The Wellington Arms provide?

The Wellington Arms has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Bedford venue directory.

What genres does The Wellington Arms book?

The Wellington Arms books Folk, English trad. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Wellington Arms?

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What is the capacity of The Wellington Arms?

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Does The Wellington Arms have open mic nights?

Yes — The Wellington Arms hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is The Wellington Arms?

Wellington Street, Bedford, MK40 2JX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bedford venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Wellington Arms?

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What's the nearest station to The Wellington Arms?

The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK40 2JX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact The Wellington Arms?

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14 other venues are close to The Wellington Arms in Bedford. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

More live music venues: Bedford Park, Brewpoint Taproom & Brewery, The Cellar Bar and 9 more - each with its own page of size, kit and nights where we have them.

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The Wellington Arms in brief. The Wellington Arms is a live music room in Bedford that books folk and english trad. Live music is most often on Tuesdays, usually from 19:30. There’s also an open mic (every last Tuesday of the month). Other rooms nearby: Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford Park and Brewpoint Taproom & Brewery, or browse the Bedford venue directory.

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The Wellington Arms

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find The Wellington Arms

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About The Wellington Arms

08 — What's on

09 — Bedford league

The Wellington Arms

The Wellington Arms — Quick Facts

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About The Wellington Arms

Playing The Wellington Arms: what to know

Find The Wellington Arms

What's On at The Wellington Arms

The Bedford League

Common Questions

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

Venues Near The Wellington Arms

11 — Keep up with Bedford

One email a week. Gigs near you.

Keep up with Bedford

Help keep grassroots venues open in Bedford

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