The Mole Hole is a small micropub on Gravesend High Street with an intimate cellar bar used for live music. It has built up a regular programme of original-music nights, DJ sessions and its monthly open mic. The room is friendly and close-quarters rather than a stage venue.
Town Centre · Every 2nd Thursday of the month · Free
The Mole Hole Micro Pub Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Mole Hole Micro Pub · Gravesend
Thursday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
Listed since
07 Oct
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 7 October 2026
The Mole Hole Micro Pub Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Mole Hole Micro Pub17 High Street
Town Centre
Gravesend DA11 0BA
Town Centre, Gravesend — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Musicians welcome
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About The Mole Hole Micro Pub
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About This Open Mic
Every 2nd Thursday of the month in Town Centre, Gravesend
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Gravesend open mic directory
The Night
The Mole Hole's long-running open mic takes place on the second Thursday of each month from 7pm to 10pm in the pub's cellar bar. Singers and musicians of all genres, ages and experience are welcome, and a house PA is provided. Recent instances fall on 11 September 2025, 11 December 2025, 8 January 2026, 9 April 2026, 9 July 2026 and 10 September 2026.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Mole Hole Micro Pub’s Thursday night runs.
19:00Kick-off
Every 2nd Thursday of the month Free entry
Find The Mole Hole Micro Pub
17 High Street, Town Centre, Gravesend DA11 0BA
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Gravesend live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Gravesend's The Mole Hole Micro Pub open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Gravesend open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Gravesend mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
17 High Street, Town Centre, Gravesend DA11 0BA.
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