Woodcutter's Arms is a live music venue in Belfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-Sea, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Woodcutter's Arms provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Leigh-on-Sea · Monthly on Thursdays · No fee listed
Woodcutter's Arms Open Mic
Belfairs, SS9 4LT's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Monthly on Thursdays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Listed in the Leigh-on-Sea open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Monthly on ThursdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Thursdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Woodcutter's Arms
Belfairs, SS9 4LTGetting there
Belfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-Sea
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Belfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-SeaAbout the night
The Woodcutter's Arms, a Craft Union community pub in Belfairs on the edge of Leigh-on-Sea, hosts a walk-up open mic on a Thursday from 8pm to 11pm, welcoming both solo acts and full bands. Entry is free, and nights often feature a guest act alongside the open floor spots — live-music and open-mic dates are posted on the pub's Facebook and Instagram.
Woodcutter's Arms is a live music venue in Belfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-Sea, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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Belfairs, SS9 4LT · Monthly on Thursdays
Woodcutter's Arms Open Mic
Belfairs, SS9 4LT's thursday open mic.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 9 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Woodcutter's Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Woodcutter's Arms Open Mic runs on Thursdays (monthly) at Woodcutter's Arms in Leigh-on-Sea, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 9 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayMonthly on Thursdays
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Woodcutter's Arms, a Craft Union community pub in Belfairs on the edge of Leigh-on-Sea, hosts a walk-up open mic on a Thursday from 8pm to 11pm, welcoming both solo acts and full bands. Entry is free, and nights often feature a guest act alongside the open floor spots — live-music and open-mic dates are posted on the pub's Facebook and Instagram.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Woodcutter's Arms’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Thursdays
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Monthly on Thursdays
Getting there
Belfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-Sea - the map is below.
Kit
Woodcutter's Arms provides a PA system and vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Woodcutter's Arms
Belfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-Sea
AreaBelfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-Sea
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Getting there
You'll find Woodcutter's Arms in Belfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-Sea. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Park Tavern, East Coast Social, The Railway Hotel and The Alex
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Woodcutter's Arms provides a PA system and vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at Leigh-on-Sea's Woodcutter's Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leigh-on-Sea open mic nights for alternatives.
Woodcutter's Arms provides a PA system and vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Woodcutter's Arms's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Leigh-on-Sea open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Woodcutter's Arms is in Belfairs, SS9 4LT, Leigh-on-Sea. Get directions, or see the other Basildon open mics.
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