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2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Blue Moon
The Blue Moon is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Cambridge with a standing capacity of approximately 100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Blue Moon books Indie, Rock, Acoustic, Electronic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Cambridge venue directory.
The Blue Moon is a much-loved independent craft-beer and live-music pub at 2 Norfolk Street in the heart of Cambridge (CB1 2LF). Listed on Music Live Cambridge, it pairs 20 keg lines and 4 cask lines (plus a gin range of over 100) with a busy events diary: live music mostly at weekends, a comedy night on the second Tuesday and an open mic on the last Thursday of every month, alongside one-off events such as electronic-music 'Open Stage' nights. The kitchen is run by Oscar's Pizzas (Wednesday to Sunday). A genuine community-feel CB1 room that welcomes both original artists and covers in an intimate, grassroots setting.
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2 Norfolk Street, City Centre, Cambridge, CB1 2LF
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Cambridge venues by backline.
The Blue Moon books Indie, Rock, Acoustic, Electronic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Blue Moon has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Cambridge venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Blue Moon hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Cambridge Open Mic Finder.
2 Norfolk Street, City Centre, Cambridge, CB1 2LF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cambridge venues nearby.
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