Every Thursday in Tunbridge Wells
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Tunbridge Wells · Every Thursday · Free
The Sussex Arms Open Mic
Tunbridge Wells's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Sussex Arms · Tunbridge Wells
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
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Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Sussex Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:30
Sign-up
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Sussex ArmsTunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Sign-up via phone
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Sign-up via phone
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 Sussex Arms is a traditional pub on The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with its open mic held downstairs in the Forum Basement — the same room The Forum uses for live music, comedy and DJ nights. The Sussex Open Mic Night starts at 7:30pm and everyone's welcome to get up and play: bring your voice, guitar, percussion or whatever you fancy. They provide amps, PA and mics, so you can travel light. Reserve a slot by calling or messaging the pub, or just turn up on the night.
About The Sussex Arms
The Sussex Arms is a traditional pub on Sussex Mews, just off the Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with a history stretching back to the early 17th century when it served the coachmen and servants of the gentry. Its real significance for musicians is the Forum Basement — a dedicated live-music room curated by The Forum (the town's renowned independent grassroots venue) where bands, DJs and comedians perform regularly, alongside in-house events and DJ nights. A characterful, hidden-gem pub tucked behind the Corn Exchange, it's one of Tunbridge Wells' key small-capacity (around 50) live-music and gig spots.
Planning Your Thursday 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 Tunbridge Wells live music scene.
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Common Questions
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PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Tunbridge Wells mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
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