Cambridge · small venue · Verified open

Panton Arms

Traditional Cambridge pub with good food.

About 80 standing, live music 2 nights a week, house PA. Folk, Irish, Acoustic.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Checked 4 Jun 2026

At a glance, Panton Arms in Cambridge is summed up below. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books folk, irish and acoustic acts.

Standing
capacity

approx. · small room

In detail

Live music	2 nights a week
TodayClosed	15:00–23:00Opens in 7h 23m 31s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Folk · Irish · Acoustic

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Before you book Panton Arms, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books folk, irish and acoustic acts.

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The facts

Capacity	about 80 standing
Live nights	Thu, Sat
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	FolkIrishAcoustic
Website	thepantonarms.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find Panton Arms

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Getting there

Panton Arms is at 43 Panton St, Cambridge, CB2 1HL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Cambridge venue directory.

43 Panton St,
Cambridge CB2 1HL

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

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04 — Booking

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Panton Arms publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	15:00–23:00
Tue	15:00–23:00
Wed	15:00–23:00
Thu	15:00–23:00
FriToday	15:00–23:00
Sat	12:00–23:00
Sun	12:00–22:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

Panton Arms has an in-house PA for visiting acts. 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	Provided
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 Panton Arms

This is the background on Panton Arms, from the venue and its listings. It books folk, irish and acoustic acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.

Panton Arms is a grassroots music venue in Cambridge with a standing capacity of about 80. It books Folk, Irish, Acoustic.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Panton Arms in Cambridge is a vibrant hub for mixed genres, hosting open mic nights that welcome both original works and covers. With a solid PA system in place, it offers a platform for emerging talent to showcase their artistry. Local musicians and audiences alike appreciate its relaxed atmosphere and commitment to grassroots music.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Panton Arms on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 2 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every Thursday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Cambridge gig directory.

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01	Cambridge Corn Exchange	9 gigs
02	The Junction up1	3 gigs
03	MASH down1	1 gig
04	Arts Club Cambridge	0 gigs
05	Audley End	0 gigs
06	Bar -OH	0 gigs
07	Boathouse	0 gigs
08	d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger	0 gigs
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10	Golden Hind	0 gigs

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Q: What genres does Panton Arms book?

Panton Arms books Folk, Irish, Acoustic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Panton Arms?

Panton Arms has a listed standing capacity of about 80, a small venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Cambridge venues for size comparisons. By size, Panton Arms is the joint 11th largest of the 14 venues we list in and around Cambridge with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Six Bells (about 80), The Emperor (about 80) and Bar -OH (about 70).

Traditional Cambridge pub with good food. Capacity about 80.

c. 80
Capacity: 2 nights
Live music: 15:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Folk
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 15:00–23:00
Tue 15:00–23:00
Wed 15:00–23:00
ThuLive 15:00–23:00
FriToday 15:00–23:00
SatLive 12:00–23:00
Sun 12:00–22:00

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Panton Arms — Quick Facts

Panton Arms capacity: about 80 standing. Traditional Cambridge pub with good food. Here are the key facts on Panton Arms at a glance. It has live music 2 nights a week.

Venue status Last verified 04 Jun 2026

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Capacity 80 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, Panton Arms is the joint 11th largest of the 14 venues we list in and around Cambridge with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Six Bells (about 80), The Emperor (about 80) and Bar -OH (about 70).

With room for about 80 standing, Panton Arms is a small room by our directory's sizes. The middle-sized room we list around Cambridge holds about 100 - much the same. Small rooms like this reward acts with a loyal local audience: the fee is often a door split, and a full room comes from your own guest list rather than the venue's marketing. The figure is listed, not yet verified, so check it with the venue before you plan around it.

Today15:00–23:00Opens in 7h 23m 31s

Directory statusVerified open

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Websitethepantonarms.co.uk

SizeSmallvenueAbout 80 standing

Live music2nights a weekThu · Sat · from 20:00

BacklinePAPA providedPanton Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksFolk+2 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Panton Arms this week

Mon 15:00–23:00

Tue 15:00–23:00

Wed 15:00–23:00

Thu 15:00–23:00 Live music

Fri· today 15:00–23:00

Sat 12:00–23:00 Live music

Sun 12:00–22:00

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Inside Panton Arms

Panton Arms has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 80. It has live music 2 nights a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About Panton Arms

Panton Arms is a grassroots music venue in Cambridge with a standing capacity of about 80. Panton Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

Panton Arms books Folk, Irish, Acoustic acts. This listing is part of the Cambridge venue directory.

Listing notes

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Nights Panton Arms usually has live music — typical start 20:00

What to know

Live nights at Panton Arms are usually Thu, Sat, with music from about 20:00. Its listed genres start with folk. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Panton 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 Panton Arms

Panton Arms is at 43 Panton St, Cambridge, CB2 1HL. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 31 rooms in our Cambridge venue directory.

Address43 Panton St

AreaCambridge

PostcodeCB2 1HL

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Getting there

The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Panton Arms in Cambridge; CB2 1HL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Cambridge this week, or find a band in Cambridge if you book the music.

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The Cambridge League

Panton Arms is #16 of 31 Cambridge 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 – Cambridge Corn Exchange 9 gigs
#2 ▲1 The Junction 3 gigs
#3 ▼1 MASH 1 gig
#4 – Arts Club Cambridge 0 gigs
#5 – Audley End 0 gigs
#6 – Bar -OH 0 gigs
#7 – Boathouse 0 gigs
#8 – d'Arry's Restaurant, Bar & Cheesemonger 0 gigs
#9 – Earls of Beaconsfield 0 gigs
#10 – Golden Hind 0 gigs

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What equipment does Panton Arms provide?

Panton Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Cambridge venue directory.

What genres does Panton Arms book?

Panton Arms books Folk, Irish, Acoustic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Panton Arms?

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What is the capacity of Panton Arms?

Panton Arms has a listed standing capacity of about 80, a small venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Cambridge venues for size comparisons. By size, Panton Arms is the joint 11th largest of the 14 venues we list in and around Cambridge with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Six Bells (about 80), The Emperor (about 80) and Bar -OH (about 70).

Does Panton Arms have open mic nights?

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

Where is Panton Arms?

43 Panton St, Cambridge, CB2 1HL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cambridge venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Panton Arms?

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What's the nearest station to Panton Arms?

The nearest station is Cambridge (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CB2 1HL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Panton Arms in brief. Panton Arms in Cambridge is a small room (under 150) that books folk, irish and acoustic. The live music is mostly on Thursdays and Saturdays, usually from 20:00. There’s also an open mic (every Thursday). Rooms nearby include Six Bells, The Elm Tree and The Emperor; the Cambridge venue directory has the rest.

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