Brighton Rocks is an intimate, ever-evolving cocktail bar tucked away at 6 Rock Place in the heart of Kemptown, under the same management since 2016. It's known for classic-inspired cocktails, craft beers, organic wines and a serious spirits list — including some 120 different whiskeys from 22 countries — served in a stylish modern room with raised exterior decking offering a sea view. On the music side it leans more towards bar entertainment than a full gig venue: live musicians play post-modern-jukebox-style sets, and at weekends a side section turns over to DJs with a small dancefloor, plus the odd cocktail masterclass and poker night. Best suited to solo acts and small ensembles playing a polished, lounge-leaning set rather than loud band nights.
Brighton · Every other Wednesday · No fee listed
Weekly open mic night at Brighton Rocks in Kemptown, Brighton, every Tuesday from 8pm.
Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Wednesdays
| Night | Every other Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | brightonrocksbar.co.uk |
| Status | Being verified |
No sign-up. We review corrections within 7 days.
Brighton BN2 1PF
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Brighton Rocks in Kemptown, Brighton hosts a fortnightly open mic on Wednesday evenings — every other Wednesday from 7:30pm. Brighton Rocks is a lively cocktail bar and pub in Kemptown, known for its live music.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night — walk-ins welcome. A PA and mixer to plug into are provided, and performers get a free drink plus a chance at a paying gig at the bar.
Getting there
6 Rock Pl, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN2 1PF.
The venue
Cocktail bar and pub. 18+ policy. The venue also features live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Brighton Rocks is an intimate, ever-evolving cocktail bar tucked away at 6 Rock Place in the heart of Kemptown, under the same management since 2016. It's known for classic-inspired cocktails, craft beers, organic wines and a serious spirits list — including some 120 different whiskeys from 22 countries — served in a stylish modern room with raised exterior decking offering a sea view. On the music side it leans more towards bar entertainment than a full gig venue: live musicians play post-modern-jukebox-style sets, and at weekends a side section turns over to DJs with a small dancefloor, plus the odd cocktail masterclass and poker night. Best suited to solo acts and small ensembles playing a polished, lounge-leaning set rather than loud band nights.
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Brighton Rocks Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at Brighton Rocks in Kemptown, Brighton, every Tuesday from 8pm.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 12 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:30
- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Brighton Rocks Open Mic — Quick Facts
Brighton Rocks Open Mic runs on Wednesdays (fortnightly) at Brighton Rocks in Brighton, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Weekly open mic night at Brighton Rocks in Kemptown, Brighton, every Tuesday from 8pm. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Music starts around 19:30. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
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About This Open Mic
Brighton Rocks in Kemptown, Brighton hosts a fortnightly open mic on Wednesday evenings — every other Wednesday from 7:30pm. Brighton Rocks is a lively cocktail bar and pub in Kemptown, known for its live music.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night — walk-ins welcome. A PA and mixer to plug into are provided, and performers get a free drink plus a chance at a paying gig at the bar.
Getting there
6 Rock Pl, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, BN2 1PF.
The venue
Cocktail bar and pub. 18+ policy. The venue also features live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Brighton Rocks’s Wednesday night runs.
Every other Wednesday
Brighton, BN2 1PF - the map is below.
Brighton Rocks provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Brighton Rocks
6 Rock Pl, Brighton BN2 1PF
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. Brighton Rocks is in Brighton — use BN2 1PF for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Brighton Rocks provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Brighton Rocks open mic in brief. The Brighton Rocks open mic runs every other Wednesday from 19:30 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30. Brighton Rocks’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Brighton are listed by day.
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