Bootlegger Open Mic — Quick Facts
East St's thursday-night free open mic at **Bootlegger** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
Bootlegger
East St
Brighton
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
Bootlegger runs an open mic every Thursday in East St, Brighton, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for biweekly. It's one of Brighton's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://brightonupyourday.co.uk/brighton-comedy-clubs-open-mic-nights/).
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 10-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, comedy performers all welcome.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7:30pm at the venue. Popular thursdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Brighton's open mics lean experimental — comedy and music share the bill more than in most UK cities. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Biweekly" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
Find Bootlegger
, East St, Brighton