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.
Southend-on-Sea · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Alex Open Mic
Alexandra Street's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Alex
Alexandra StreetGetting there
Alexandra Street, 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
Alexandra Street, Southend-on-SeaAbout 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.
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.
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Alexandra Street · Every Wednesday
The Alex Open Mic
Alexandra Street's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Alex Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Alex Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Alex 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 9 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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About This Open Mic
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 systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Alex’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
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Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Alex
Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea
AreaAlexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea
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Getting there
The Alex is in Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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The Park Tavern, East Coast Social, The Railway Hotel and The Mole Hole Micro Pub
Planning Your Wednesday 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 questions people ask before going to Southend-on-Sea's The Alex open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Southend-on-Sea open mic nights for alternatives.
The Alex 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 The Alex'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.
The Alex is in Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea. Get directions, or see the other Basildon open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Alex
All ›More rooms near The Alex: Garon Park, Leigh Community Centre, Leigh on Sea Constitutional Club, Southend Cliffs Pavilion, St Andrew's Church, The Craftsman, The Mill Arts And Events Centre, The Mole Hole Micro Pub, The Park Tavern, The Railway Hotel and The Welcome Club.
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