The Walnut Tree Open Mic, Maidstone

The Walnut Tree Open Mic — Quick Facts

Maidstone's 1st-monday-of-the-month open mic.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

Day1st Monday (Monthly)

Start6:30pm

Sign-up walk-in

Slot length–

EntryFree · all ages

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

The Walnut Tree
Maidstone
Maidstone

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

MusicAll agesWalk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

Vocal mics

In-house engineer

The Walnut Tree runs an open mic on the 1st Monday of each month in Maidstone. The night kicks off around 6:30pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. This listing is part of the Maidstone open mic directory.

The Walnut Tree open mic in Maidstone.

About The Walnut Tree

The Walnut Tree is one of Maidstone'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.

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Planning your Monday night

Slot allocation is decided on the night, so turn up early to put your name down.

Bring everything: PA, mics and instruments are not provided. Best for acoustic/unamplified acts unless you're hauling gear.

If Monday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Maidstone 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.

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Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Maidstone's The Walnut Tree open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Walnut Tree open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other Maidstone open mic nights the same week.

What backline does The Walnut Tree provide?

BYO PA, mics and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the main directory.

How long is a slot at The Walnut Tree open mic?

Slot length varies — check with the host on the night.

Is The Walnut Tree open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Maidstone mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to The Walnut Tree open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band. For full-band-friendly mics, filter the directory by backline.

Where is The Walnut Tree?

Maidstone.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Maidstone regulars who turn up across the Maidstone open mic scene. Maidstone open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.

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