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About The Drummer's Arms
The Drummer's Arms is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Blackburn. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Drummer's Arms books Acoustic, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Blackburn venue directory.
The Drummer's Arms is a micropub in Blackburn's pedestrianised shopping area, opposite the Town Hall on King William Street. It has a small front terrace furnished with upcycled drum tables and custom planters, and is a real-ale-led place with no jukebox or fruit machines. Its first-Sunday open mic is well established locally and pulls musicians in from across East Lancashire.
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65 King William Street, Town Centre, Blackburn, BB1 7DT
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Yes — The Drummer's Arms hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Blackburn Open Mic Finder.
65 King William Street, Town Centre, Blackburn, BB1 7DT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Blackburn venues nearby.
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