East Coast Social is a live music venue in Seafront, Southend-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, East Coast Social provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Southend-on-Sea · Every Monday · No fee listed
East Coast Social Open Mic
Seafront's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Listed in the Southend-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
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find East Coast Social
SeafrontGetting there
Seafront, Southend-on-Sea
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| 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
Open Mic Mondays takes over East Coast Social on Southend seafront from 8pm, welcoming musicians, singers, poets and performers alongside a friendly seafront crowd. It's a walk-in night with no entry fee, and the venue runs a burger-and-pint deal for performers and punters on the night. A relaxed, all-comers session in one of Southend's better-known bar/restaurants.
East Coast Social is a live music venue in Seafront, Southend-on-Sea, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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Seafront · Every Monday
East Coast Social Open Mic
Seafront's monday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 7 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
East Coast Social Open Mic — Quick Facts
East Coast Social Open Mic runs on Mondays at East Coast Social in Southend-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 7 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
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Music starts around 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 19m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Open Mic Mondays takes over East Coast Social on Southend seafront from 8pm, welcoming musicians, singers, poets and performers alongside a friendly seafront crowd. It's a walk-in night with no entry fee, and the venue runs a burger-and-pint deal for performers and punters on the night. A relaxed, all-comers session in one of Southend's better-known bar/restaurants.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How East Coast Social’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 19m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every Monday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find East Coast Social
Seafront, Southend-on-Sea
AreaSeafront, Southend-on-Sea
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find East Coast Social in Seafront, Southend-on-Sea. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Park Tavern, The Railway Hotel, The Alex and The Mole Hole Micro Pub
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Southend-on-Sea's East Coast Social open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southend-on-Sea open mic nights for alternatives.
East Coast Social has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for East Coast Social'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.
East Coast Social is in Seafront, Southend-on-Sea. Get directions, or see the other Basildon open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Southend-on-Sea regulars across the Southend-on-Sea open mic scene. Southend-on-Sea open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Southend-on-Sea open mics.
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10 — Venues near East Coast Social
All ›More rooms near East Coast Social: Garon Park, Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea Constitutional Club, Southend Cliffs Pavilion, St Andrew's Church, The Alex, The Craftsman, The Mill Arts And Events Centre, The Mole Hole Micro Pub, The Park Tavern and The Railway Hotel.
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