Every Thursday in Brighton
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
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
Brighton · Every Thursday · Free
The Oak Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at The Oak pub in Brighton's Kemptown, every Thursday from 8 PM.
Open mic at a glance The Oak · Brighton
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Oak Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night at The Oak pub in Brighton's Kemptown, every Thursday from 8 PM.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Oak46 St James's St
Brighton
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 Oak in Kemptown, Brighton hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. A traditional pub known for its friendly atmosphere and selection of drinks.
Sign-up process
Sign up from 7:30 PM on the night. Walk-in sign-ups only.
Getting there
46 St James's St, BN2 1RG.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy.
About The Oak
The Oak in Brighton serves as a vibrant hub for emerging artists, welcoming both original compositions and covers across a variety of genres. With a solid PA system in place, the venue fosters an intimate atmosphere perfect for grassroots performances. Its central location on St James's Street makes it a go-to spot for local music lovers looking to discover fresh 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 late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Brighton live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Brighton's The Oak 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.
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.
46 St James's St, Brighton.
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