The Foundry Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Foundry
Location: The Foundry

The Foundry Open Mic — Quick Facts

Canterbury's Tuesday-night free open mic at 77 Stour Street, CT1 2NR — converted foundry, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Foundry 77 Stour Street
City Centre
Canterbury CT1 2NR

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

The Foundry is a Canterbury microbrewery and music venue in a converted foundry. Tuesday open mic — full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

77 Stour Street, CT1 2NR. 8 minutes from Canterbury East.

The venue

Converted foundry, multi-room. 18+. Capacity ~120.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Canterbury's The Foundry open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Foundry open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Canterbury open mics the same week.

What backline does The Foundry provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at The Foundry open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is The Foundry open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Canterbury mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to The Foundry open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Canterbury.

Where is The Foundry?

77 Stour Street, City Centre, Canterbury CT1 2NR.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Canterbury regulars who turn up across the Canterbury live music scene. Canterbury open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.