Black Dove Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Black Dove
Location: Black Dove

Black Dove Open Mic — Quick Facts

Brighton open mic at Black Dove — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

✓ Verified active Last verified 28 Apr 2026 Source: google.com + venue confirmation

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

Black Dove 74 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Brighton BN2 1PA

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

PA provided

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

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Getting there

74 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PA.

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Find Black Dove

74 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PA

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Brighton's Black Dove open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Black Dove open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Brighton open mics the same week.

What backline does Black Dove provide?

PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp. Need a venue with full backline? Try the backline filter.

How long is a slot at Black Dove open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is Black Dove open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Brighton mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Black Dove open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band. For full-band-friendly mics, filter the directory by backline.

Where is Black Dove?

74 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1PA.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Brighton regulars who turn up across the Brighton live music scene. Brighton open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.