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The Nags Head

Q: What genres does The Nags Head book?

The Nags Head books Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Covers. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week. Rock, Pop, Acoustic - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 9 Sept 2026

At a glance, The Nags Head in Town centre, Dunstable is summed up below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books rock, pop and acoustic acts.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
Backline	TBC
Books	Rock · Pop · Acoustic

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Before you book The Nags Head, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week. It books rock, pop and acoustic acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Thu
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	RockPopAcoustic
Website	thenagsheaddunstable.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	9 Sept 2026
Checked against	Web listing

03 — Find The Nags Head

Town centre

Getting there

The Nags Head is at 1 High Street North, Town centre, Dunstable, LU6 1HX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 16 rooms in our Luton venue directory.

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

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The nearest station is Leagrave (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.

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04 — Booking

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Nobody from The Nags Head is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. Its open mic is the free way to get on stage here.

The open micEvery 2nd Thursday of the month21:00 · Free entry

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06 — What's on stage

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The stage kit at The Nags Head is not confirmed yet. 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	TBC
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Town centre, Dunstable

About The Nags Head

This is the background on The Nags Head, from the venue and its listings. It books rock, pop and acoustic acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

The Nags Head is a grassroots music venue in Town centre, Dunstable. It books Rock, Pop, Acoustic, Covers; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

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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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Nags Head on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every 2nd Thursday of the month - 21:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Luton gig directory.

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The Nags Head

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

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The Nags Head — Quick Facts

The Nags Head in Dunstable hosts an open mic on the second Thursday at 9pm. Here are the key facts on The Nags Head at a glance.

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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music1night a weekThu · from 21:00

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BooksRock+3 moreOriginals and covers

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Outdoor stageNo

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Websitethenagsheaddunstable.co.uk

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Nags Head is not confirmed yet. 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 · TBC

Drum kit · TBC

Guitar amp · TBC

Bass amp · TBC

Keys / keyboard · TBC

Vocal mics · TBC

In-house engineer · TBC

About The Nags Head

The Nags Head is a grassroots music venue in Town centre, Dunstable. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

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

Listing notes
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.

Playing The Nags Head: what to know

Live nights at The Nags Head are usually Thu, with music from about 21:00. It lists rock among the genres it books. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Nags Head 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 The Nags Head

The Nags Head is at 1 High Street North, Town centre, Dunstable, LU6 1HX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 16 rooms in our Luton venue directory.

Address1 High Street North

AreaTown centre, Dunstable

PostcodeLU6 1HX

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Getting there

The nearest station is Leagrave (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Nags Head in Town centre, Dunstable; LU6 1HX is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Luton this week, or book a Luton band for a night of your own.

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The Queens Head, The Tranquil Turtle, Venue 360 and Black Horse

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The Luton League

The Nags Head is #13 of 16 Luton venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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#2 – Hat Factory Arts Centre 4 gigs
#3 – Club 85 1 gig
#4 – Luton Hat Factory 1 gig
#5 ▲2 Black Horse 0 gigs
#6 ▲2 Hitchin Priory 0 gigs
#7 ▲2 Knebworth Park 0 gigs
#8 ▼3 St. Mary’s Church 0 gigs
#9 ▲1 The Bear Club 0 gigs
#10 NEW The Compasses, 44 High Street 0 gigs

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What equipment does The Nags Head provide?

The Nags Head has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Luton venue directory.

What genres does The Nags Head book?

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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Does The Nags Head have open mic nights?

Yes — The Nags Head hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is The Nags Head?

1 High Street North, Town centre, Dunstable, LU6 1HX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Luton venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Nags Head?

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What's the nearest station to The Nags Head?

The nearest station is Leagrave (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LU6 1HX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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The Nags Head in brief. Set in Dunstable, The Nags Head is a live music room that books rock, pop and acoustic. Live music is most often on Thursdays, usually from 21:00. It hosts an open mic too (every 2nd Thursday of the month). Other rooms nearby: The Queens Head, The Tranquil Turtle and Venue 360, or browse the Luton venue directory.

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More rooms near The Nags Head: Hat Factory Arts Centre, Hitchin Priory, Knebworth Park, Luton Hat Factory, St. Mary’s Church, The Bear Club, The Castle, The Compasses, 44 High Street, The Crown and The George II.

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The Nags Head

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find The Nags Head

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About The Nags Head

08 — What's on

09 — Luton league

The Nags Head

The Nags Head — Quick Facts

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About The Nags Head

Playing The Nags Head: what to know

Find The Nags Head

What's On at The Nags Head

The Luton League

Common Questions

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

Venues Near The Nags Head

11 — Keep up with Luton

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