The Robin is a friendly pub on Ongar Road in Brentwood, Essex, with a regular live-music programme including a monthly open mic on the last Friday.
Brentwood · Every last Friday of the month · No fee listed
The Robin Open Mic
Ongar Road's friday open mic.
Next night: Fri 27 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 2 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
time tbc · we're working to find outFridays
| Night | Every last Friday of the month |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every last Friday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Fridays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
01:00 Venue closes
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Robin
Ongar RoadGetting there
Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 9EB
The nearest station is Brentwood (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away.
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
Ongar Road, BrentwoodAbout the night
The Robin on Ongar Road hosts an open mic on the last Friday of every month — a laid-back night for Brentwood's local musicians and first-timers alike.
The Robin is a friendly pub on Ongar Road in Brentwood, Essex, with a regular live-music programme including a monthly open mic on the last Friday.
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Ongar Road · Every last Friday of the month
The Robin Open Mic
Ongar Road's friday open mic.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 2 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Robin Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Robin Open Mic runs on the last Friday of the month at The Robin in Brentwood. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 2 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightFridayEvery last Friday of the monthNext: Fri 27 Nov
StartsTBCstart timeNot confirmed yet
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Robin on Ongar Road hosts an open mic on the last Friday of every month — a laid-back night for Brentwood's local musicians and first-timers alike.
The kit 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 Robin’s Friday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
How often
Every last Friday of the month
Coming up
Fri 27 Nov · Fri 25 Dec · Fri 29 Jan
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Robin
Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 9EB
AreaOngar Road, Brentwood
PostcodeCM15 9EB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Brentwood (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Robin in Ongar Road, Brentwood; CM15 9EB is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Brentwood's The Robin open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Brentwood open mic nights for alternatives.
The Robin 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 Robin's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Brentwood open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Robin is in Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 9EB. Get directions, or see the other Billericay open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Brentwood regulars across the Brentwood open mic scene. Brentwood open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Brentwood (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CM15 9EB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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 Brentwood open mics.
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