Every Monday in The Lanes, Brighton
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Brighton open mic directory
The Lanes · Every Monday · Free
The Font Open Mic
The Lanes's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Font · Brighton
Monday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Font Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The FontThe Lanes
Brighton
The Lanes, 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 welcome
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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
The Font is a lively, party-leaning bar tucked into Union Street in Brighton's South Lanes, set in a converted chapel, and it runs an open mic every Monday from 7pm right through to midnight. Just bring your voice and your instrument of choice and put your name down on the night — it's free, friendly and runs late. A reliable mid-week shout for Brighton performers.
About The Font
The Font occupies a former 17th-century chapel in Brighton's South Lanes, on Union Street — a striking two-tier space with a sweeping circular bar and original wooden pulpits overlooking the floor. Relaxed by day, it turns into a party bar at night with DJs, live sport, quiz nights and themed weekenders. Live music runs every Friday and Saturday from 9:45pm, with a rotating roster of local acts (Dessie Magee, MJ Reavey, Dave J Giles, Christian Cooley and Alfie among them), and there's karaoke every Thursday from 9pm till midnight. A central, lively grassroots music spot that programmes covers and original sets alike.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 00:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Brighton live music scene.
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The Lanes, Brighton
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Brighton's The Font open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Brighton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
The Lanes, Brighton.
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