Every Monday in Seafront, Southend-on-Sea
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Southend-on-Sea open mic directory
Seafront · Every Monday · Free
East Coast Social Open Mic
Seafront's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance East Coast Social · Southend-on-Sea
Monday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 13 Jun 2026
East Coast Social Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
East Coast SocialSeafront
Southend-on-Sea
Seafront, Southend-on-Sea — 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
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
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
Open Mic Mondays takes over East Coast Social on Southend seafront from 8pm, welcoming musicians, singers, poets and performers alongside a friendly seafront crowd. It's a walk-in night with no entry fee, and the venue runs a burger-and-pint deal for performers and punters on the night. A relaxed, all-comers session in one of Southend's better-known bar/restaurants.
About East Coast Social
East Coast Social is a live music venue in Seafront, Southend-on-Sea, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, East Coast Social provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Southend-on-Sea live music scene.
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Seafront, Southend-on-Sea
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Southend-on-Sea's East Coast Social open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southend-on-Sea open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Southend-on-Sea mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Seafront, Southend-on-Sea.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Southend-on-Sea regulars across the Southend-on-Sea open mic scene. Southend-on-Sea open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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