Every Thursday in Kemptown, Brighton
Kicks off at 20:00, 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 · Every Thursday · Free
The Mucky Duck Open Mic
Kemptown's Thursday-night free acoustic open mic at 11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL — sea-front pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Mucky Duck · Brighton
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Mucky Duck Open Mic — Quick Facts
Kemptown's Thursday-night free acoustic open mic at 11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL — sea-front pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity~60 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Mucky Duck11 Marine Parade
Kemptown
Brighton BN2 1TL
Kemptown, 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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Mucky Duck is on Brighton's seafront in Kemptown — an old fishermen's pub that runs a Thursday acoustic open mic year-round. The format is intentionally low-key: solo songwriters, folk duos, occasional poetry.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes. Crowd is mostly Kemptown locals plus the small but reliable Brighton open-mic touring circuit — typically 40-70 people.
Sign-up process
Sheet on the front bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in only.
Getting there
11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL. 8 minutes from Brighton Rail along the seafront. Buses 1, 7, 14 stop on Marine Parade.
The venue
Single room, low ceilings, sea views from a couple of tables. Capacity ~60. Pub food until 9pm. Often the cheapest pints in Kemptown.
About The Mucky Duck
The Mucky Duck stands out in Kemptown, Brighton, as a welcoming hub for original music and covers alike. With a cosy standing capacity of around 60, this sea-front pub hosts a lively Thursday-night acoustic open mic, providing musicians with a PA system and guitar amp for 12-minute slots. Its relaxed atmosphere fosters a sense of community, making it a favourite among local talent.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Brighton live music scene.
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11 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TL
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Brighton's The Mucky Duck 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.
11 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TL.
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