Every Sunday in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Brighton open mic directory
Kemptown, Brighton and Hove · Every Sunday · Free
Nautilus Lounge Open Mic
Brighton open mic at Nautilus Lounge — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Nautilus Lounge · Brighton
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 19 Jun 2026
Nautilus Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
Brighton open mic at Nautilus Lounge — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Nautilus Lounge129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Brighton BN2 1TH
Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton — 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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry 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
Nautilus Lounge in Kemptown runs a friendly weekly open mic every Sunday — doors at 6pm, performances from 7pm. Whether you sing, speak, play the in-house piano or bring your own instrument, you're welcome to take the stage in this cocktail-bar setting with hand-crafted drinks, wines, beers and mocktails on the bar. Admission is free and the room is warm and supportive, so it's an easy first gig as much as a regular spot for local performers.
About Nautilus Lounge
Nautilus Lounge is a cosy, undersea-themed cocktail bar at 129-130 St James's Street in Kemptown, Brighton (BN2 1TH), with award-winning drinks and intimate live music every week. Wednesdays see singer-songwriter Dino Dini bring grassroots musicians together from 8pm, with performers playing in turn before a late jam session; every Sunday is a free open mic from 7pm (doors 6pm) where you can sing, play piano or bring your own instrument. There's also a monthly cash-prize quiz. A warm, performer-friendly Kemptown spot for acoustic and singer-songwriter nights.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Brighton live music scene.
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129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Brighton's Nautilus Lounge open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Brighton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Brighton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH.
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