The Alex on Alexandra Street is an informal, all-day Southend pub with a youthful, sociable energy and a steady run of live entertainment. There's live music and comedy plus a monthly open mic on the first Sunday, and upstairs The Loft doubles as a sports bar and function room used for live entertainment and private socials. With a courtyard garden and an easy-going crowd of students, young professionals and locals, it's a dependable town-centre spot for grassroots gigs.
Alexandra Street · Every Wednesday · Free
The Alex Open Mic
Alexandra Street's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Alex · Southend-on-Sea
Wednesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
20 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 20 July 2026
The Alex Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The AlexAlexandra Street
Southend-on-Sea
Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Alex
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea
Kicks off at 20:00
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 Southend-on-Sea open mic directory
The Night
The Alex is a friendly pub just off Southend-on-Sea's high street and seafront, with an upstairs room used for live performance. Its Wednesday programme of live music, shows and open mic is run by The Unnamed Theatre Company, giving local performers a regular weeknight slot. Free to attend, all ages welcome.
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 Alex’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday Free entry
Find The Alex
Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Southend-on-Sea live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Southend-on-Sea's The Alex open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea.
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