Every Wednesday in 30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, Maidstone
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 Maidstone open mic directory
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS · Every Wednesday · Free
The Market House Open Mic
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Market House · Maidstone
Wednesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 17 Jun 2026
The Market House Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Market House30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS
Maidstone
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, Maidstone — 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.
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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 Market House on Earl Street hosts a weekly Jam Night every Wednesday from 8pm, hosted by house band The Paper Castles. Entry is free and it runs as a walk-up jam, so musicians can drop in to play a few numbers in a relaxed Maidstone pub setting.
About The Market House
The Market House is a vibrant Shepherd Neame pub in the centre of Maidstone with a genuinely packed live-music week. Its Wednesday Jam Night kicks off from 8pm with house band The Paper Castles, and there's great live music every weekend alongside a monthly live-music quiz with Andy Mack. A lively, music-first spot pairing local acts with fresh food and a wide range of beers.
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Maidstone live music scene.
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30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, Maidstone
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Maidstone's The Market House open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Maidstone 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 Maidstone mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, Maidstone.
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