The Oak Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly open mic night at The Oak pub in Brighton's Kemptown, every Thursday from 8 PM.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Oak
46 St James's St
Brighton
Brighton
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
The Oak runs an open mic every Thursday in Brighton. Sign-up opens at 7:30pm and the night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Brighton open mic directory.
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 is one of Brighton's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.
Planning your Thursday night
Sign-up opens at 7:30pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue.
It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.
If Thursday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Brighton open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.
Part of the Brighton live music scene.
Find The Oak
46 St James's St, Brighton