Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Queens Head
The Queens Head is a grassroots music venue in Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Queens Head books Acoustic, Blues, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Waltham Abbey venue directory.
The Queens Head in Waltham Abbey hosts a friendly, free monthly open mic on the first Thursday of each month, run by John's Open Mics. Performers sign up from 7:30pm for an 8pm start, with acoustic, blues and folk all welcome — and a dedicated YouTube channel sharing recordings shows a genuinely active local performer community.
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60 Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LA
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The Queens Head books Acoustic, Blues, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Queens Head hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Waltham Abbey Open Mic Finder.
60 Paternoster Hill, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3LA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Waltham Abbey venues nearby.
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