Every Tuesday in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Full backline on stage
Part of the Hastings open mic directory
St Leonards-on-Sea · Every Tuesday · Free
Cactus Hound Open Mic
St Leonards-on-Sea's tuesday open mic. Full backline.
Open mic at a glance Cactus Hound · Hastings
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Cactus Hound Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Cactus HoundSt Leonards-on-Sea
Hastings
St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Full backline on stage
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Cactus Hound is a tequila-and-mezcal cocktail bar in St Leonards-on-Sea that hosts a friendly open mic every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm, hosted by Steve Didge and Dan Giles. The gear's all laid on — full PA, amps, piano, cajon and guitar — so you can just rock up and play. Regulars rate it as one of the best nights in town, with a warm, welcoming crowd.
About Cactus Hound
Cactus Hound is a cosy, Berlin-esque cocktail bar at 33-35 Western Road in St Leonards-on-Sea (Hastings), known as much for its margaritas, tequila and mezcal as for its music. A weekly Tuesday open mic draws in local bands and singers, and the venue is a listed stop on the Hastings Fat Tuesday festival circuit, so it punches above its size on the live-music front. There's a lovely garden with colourful shelters out back, comfy seating and a dog-friendly welcome. The room is set up for performers, with a house PA, keys, guitar amp and a full backline, making it a flexible spot for both original acts and covers across mixed genres. Around 90 standing.
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Hastings live music scene.
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St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Hastings's Cactus Hound open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hastings open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Hastings mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings.
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