Northampton · small venue · Verified open

Olde Red Lion

Northampton pub with live music.

About 80 standing, house PA. Folk, Acoustic.

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Roadmender Royal and Derngate Shipmans

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Here is Olde Red Lion in Kislingbury, Northampton at a glance. It books folk and acoustic acts. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

Standing
capacity

approx. · small room

In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	12:00–23:00Opens in 4h 23m 07s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Folk · Acoustic

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

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The facts

Capacity	about 80 standing
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	FolkAcoustic
Website	olderedlionpub.co.uk

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find Olde Red Lion

Kislingbury

Getting there

You will find Olde Red Lion at 15 High St, Kislingbury, Northampton, NN7 4AQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 26 rooms in our Northampton venue directory.

15 High St, Kislingbury,
Northampton NN7 4AQ

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The nearest station is Northampton (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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The open micEvery other Tuesday20:00 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 6 of 7

Olde Red Lion publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon	Closed
Tue	17:00–23:00
Wed	12:00–23:00
Thu	12:00–23:00
FriToday	12:00–23:00
Sat	12:00–23:00
Sun	12:00–23:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

Olde Red Lion 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

Kislingbury, Northampton

About Olde Red Lion

Here is the story of Olde Red Lion in Kislingbury, Northampton so far. It books folk and acoustic acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

Olde Red Lion is a grassroots music venue in Kislingbury, Northampton with a standing capacity of about 80. It books Folk, Acoustic.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Olde Red Lion in Kislingbury, Northampton, is a welcoming hub for local talent, featuring a diverse mix of genres. With a commitment to showcasing both original music and covers, this grassroots venue provides a supportive environment for emerging artists. Equipped with a PA system, it regularly hosts open mic nights, inviting the community to engage with the vibrant local music scene.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Olde Red Lion on GigXchange is its open mic. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Northampton gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

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

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Q: What genres does Olde Red Lion book?

Olde Red Lion books Folk, Acoustic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Northampton pub with live music. Capacity about 80.

c. 80
Capacity: Varies
Live music: 12:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Folk
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon Closed
Tue 17:00–23:00
Wed 12:00–23:00
Thu 12:00–23:00
FriToday 12:00–23:00
Sat 12:00–23:00
Sun 12:00–23:00

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

Olde Red Lion — Quick Facts

Olde Red Lion capacity: about 80 standing. Northampton pub with live music. Here are the key facts on Olde Red Lion at a glance. It books folk and acoustic acts.

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, Olde Red Lion is the joint 7th largest of the 10 Northampton venues we list with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Olde England (about 80), The Phipps (about 70) and The Three Horseshoes (about 70).

Olde Red Lion's listed capacity is about 80 standing - a small room on the scale we use for every venue. That is close to the typical room we list around Northampton (about 100). Rooms under about 150 are where most acts start out: shorter sets, a local crowd and often a door split or a modest flat fee. A room this size fills on your own following, so bring your guest list. We have not verified that figure yet - confirm it with the venue before you plan a show around it.

Today12:00–23:00Opens in 4h 23m 07s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websiteolderedlionpub.co.uk

SizeSmallvenueAbout 80 standing

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA providedOlde Red Lion provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksFolk+1 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Olde Red Lion this week

Mon Closed

Tue 17:00–23:00

Wed 12:00–23:00

Thu 12:00–23:00

Fri· today 12:00–23:00

Sat 12:00–23:00

Sun 12:00–23:00

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Inside Olde Red Lion

Olde Red Lion has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 80. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About Olde Red Lion

Olde Red Lion is a grassroots music venue in Kislingbury, Northampton with a standing capacity of about 80. Olde Red Lion provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

Olde Red Lion books Folk, Acoustic acts. This listing is part of the Northampton venue directory.

Listing notes

What to know

Olde Red Lion doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. It lists folk among the genres it books. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. Olde Red Lion isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.

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Find Olde Red Lion

You will find Olde Red Lion at 15 High St, Kislingbury, Northampton, NN7 4AQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 26 rooms in our Northampton venue directory.

Address15 High St, Kislingbury

AreaKislingbury, Northampton

PostcodeNN7 4AQ

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Getting there

The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Olde Red Lion is in Kislingbury, Northampton — use NN7 4AQ for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Northampton this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Northampton this weekend.

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The Northampton League

Olde Red Lion is #14 of 26 Northampton 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 – The Black Prince 7 gigs
#2 – Roadmender 3 gigs
#3 – The Deco 3 gigs
#4 ▲1 Black Diamond Northampton 1 gig
#5 ▼1 Royal and Derngate 1 gig
#6 – THE LAB 1 gig
#7 – The Picturedrome (Northampton) 1 gig
#8 – Althorp Coaching Inn 0 gigs
#9 – Brasenose Arms 0 gigs
#10 – Caribbean Dutchpot 0 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Olde Red Lion. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

What equipment does Olde Red Lion provide?

Olde Red Lion provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Northampton venue directory.

What genres does Olde Red Lion book?

Olde Red Lion books Folk, Acoustic. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Olde Red Lion?

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What is the capacity of Olde Red Lion?

Olde Red Lion has a listed standing capacity of about 80, a small venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Northampton venues for size comparisons. By size, Olde Red Lion is the joint 7th largest of the 10 Northampton venues we list with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Olde England (about 80), The Phipps (about 70) and The Three Horseshoes (about 70).

Does Olde Red Lion have open mic nights?

Yes — Olde Red Lion hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Olde Red Lion?

15 High St, Kislingbury, Northampton, NN7 4AQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Northampton venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Olde Red Lion?

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What's the nearest station to Olde Red Lion?

The nearest station is Northampton (rail station), about 3 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NN7 4AQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Venues Near Olde Red Lion

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Olde Red Lion in brief. Olde Red Lion is a small room (under 150) in Kislingbury, Northampton that books folk and acoustic. It hosts an open mic too (every other Tuesday). Nearby rooms: Roadmender, Royal and Derngate and Shipmans - or browse the full Northampton venue directory.

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Olde Red Lion

Olde Red Lion — Quick Facts

Olde Red Lion this week

Inside Olde Red Lion

Find Olde Red Lion

What's On at Olde Red Lion

The Northampton League

Common Questions

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