Attic is a small licensed cafe and events space on Eastern Esplanade on the Southend-on-Sea seafront, opposite Sealife Adventure. By day it serves coffee, all-day breakfast and a brunch and lunch menu, with wines and cocktails alongside food. It is wheelchair accessible and dog friendly, and it hosts intimate evening events including a periodic open mic with a full PA supplied.
Southend-on-Sea · Dates vary · No fee listed
Attic Open Mic
Seafront's saturday open mic.
Kick-off 18:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 26 Oct 202618:30
Kick-off
Saturdays
sign-up on the nightSaturdays
| Night | Dates vary |
| 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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03 — The night
Dates varyHow the night runs
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Check the date before you goRunning order
18:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Attic
SeafrontGetting there
48 Eastern Esplanade,
Seafront, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2ES
Seafront, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2ES
The nearest station is Southend East (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Seafront, Southend-on-SeaAbout the night
An occasional Saturday evening open mic hosted by Lewy Lou at Attic, a small licensed cafe and events space on the Southend seafront opposite Sealife Adventure. The organiser runs these roughly every one to two months rather than on a fixed weekly night, so check the venue's listings before travelling. A full PA is supplied, including a music stand and an iPad with backing tracks if needed, and singalongs are encouraged.
Attic is a small licensed cafe and events space on Eastern Esplanade on the Southend-on-Sea seafront, opposite Sealife Adventure. By day it serves coffee, all-day breakfast and a brunch and lunch menu, with wines and cocktails alongside food. It is wheelchair accessible and dog friendly, and it hosts intimate evening events including a periodic open mic with a full PA supplied.
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Seafront · Dates vary
Attic Open Mic
Seafront's saturday open mic.
- Saturday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 26 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Attic Open Mic — Quick Facts
Attic Open Mic runs on dates that vary at Attic in Southend-on-Sea, starting at 18:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 26 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 18:30. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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Starts18:30start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
An occasional Saturday evening open mic hosted by Lewy Lou at Attic, a small licensed cafe and events space on the Southend seafront opposite Sealife Adventure. The organiser runs these roughly every one to two months rather than on a fixed weekly night, so check the venue's listings before travelling. A full PA is supplied, including a music stand and an iPad with backing tracks if needed, and singalongs are encouraged.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Attic’s Saturday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off18:30Dates vary
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
Seafront, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ES - the map is below.
Kit
Attic provides a PA system — 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 Attic
48 Eastern Esplanade, Seafront, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2ES
Address48 Eastern Esplanade
AreaSeafront, Southend-on-Sea
PostcodeSS1 2ES
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Southend East (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Attic in Seafront, Southend-on-Sea; SS1 2ES is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. 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
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Saturday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Attic provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Southend-on-Sea's Attic open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southend-on-Sea open mic nights for alternatives.
Attic provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Attic's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Southend-on-Sea open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
48 Eastern Esplanade, Seafront, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2ES.
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The nearest station is Southend East (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SS1 2ES. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near Attic
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