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The Nags Head

The Nags Head in Dunstable hosts an open mic on the second Thursday at 9pm.

Venue at a glance The Nags Head · Dunstable
Capacity
standinggrassroots
1 night
Live music
Thuper week
21:00
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Rock
Books
originals+3 more
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Last updated: 9 September 2026

The Nags Head — Quick Facts

The Nags Head in Dunstable hosts an open mic on the second Thursday at 9pm.

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Live nightsThu
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

The Nags Head 1 High Street North
Town centre
Dunstable LU6 1HX

Genres

Rock
Pop
Acoustic
Covers

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About The Nags Head

The Nags Head is a grassroots music venue in Town centre, Dunstable. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Nags Head books Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Covers acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Dunstable venue directory.

The ‌​‌​‍Nags Head is a friendly family-run town centre pub at the top of High Street North in Dunstable. It serves pub classics and a wide range of drinks, with live music every weekend and karaoke on Sunday nights. Late opening on Fridays and Saturdays. The monthly open mic is run with the We Are Dunstable community platform.

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1 High Street North, Town centre, Dunstable, LU6 1HX

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The Luton League

The Nags Head is #12 of 13 Luton venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

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  7. #7 Luton Hat Factory 0 gigs
  8. #8 St. Mary’s Church 0 gigs
  9. #9 The Bear Club 0 gigs
  10. #10 The Compasses, 44 High Street 0 gigs

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Dunstable venue directory.
The Nags Head books Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Nags Head hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Dunstable Open Mic Finder.
1 High Street North, Town centre, Dunstable, LU6 1HX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Dunstable venues nearby.
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