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Guildford · Every Monday · Free
The Kings Head Open Mic
Guildford's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Kings Head · Guildford
Monday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Closed
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Kings Head Open Mic — Quick Facts
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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
The Kings HeadGuildford
Guildford — 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 King's Head in Guildford was once home to the much-loved GT Open Mic Sessions, which ran weekly for seven years at the Kings Road venue (GU1 4JW) until the Covid lockdown — but that open mic is no longer running. The host, Gavin, now does an acoustic 'request' night every other Thursday from 8pm instead, which is a hosted set rather than an open-stage night. The separate Quarry Street King's Head has no current open mic either (its listing dates to 2016). For a true open mic, look elsewhere in Guildford.
About The Kings Head
The King's Head on Quarry Street is Guildford's oldest — and reputedly most haunted — pub, a late-1500s timber-framed building in the heart of the historic Saxon market town, right beside Guildford Castle in Surrey. It's a lively town-centre free house serving home-cooked food, six real ales and a broad drinks range, with outside seating and six big screens for live sport. Live music is a regular free fixture, including Gavin's acoustic request nights every other Thursday from 8pm, alongside a Wednesday quiz. With an in-house PA and a warm welcome for both acoustic acts and covers, it's a characterful, no-cover grassroots Guildford stage.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early 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 Guildford live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Guildford's The Kings Head open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Guildford 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 Guildford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Guildford regulars across the Guildford open mic scene. Guildford open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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