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About The Maidens Head
The Maidens Head is a grassroots music venue in Wincheap, Canterbury. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Maidens Head books Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Canterbury venue directory.
The Maiden's Head is a historic Wincheap pub dating to 1446, recently refurbished, that runs a weekly Thursday open mic alongside regular live band nights for everything from energetic rock trios upward. Two minutes from Canterbury East station and five from the city centre, it pairs a wide beer and wine range with a welcoming, locals-friendly stage. Free customer parking makes it an easy spot for gigging artists to load in.
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28 Wincheap, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3QZ
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28 Wincheap, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3QZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Canterbury venues nearby.
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