The Railway is an 1870s gabled pub standing directly opposite Lancing railway station on North Road. It is a community local with a dedicated stage area and a busy entertainment diary rather than a purpose-built music venue. Alongside the Wednesday open mic it runs quiz nights, game shows, karaoke and booked solo acts and DJs at weekends. The stage room is set up permanently for performance, with a house PA of up to four wireless vocal mics plus house instruments kept on site.
Lancing · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Railway Open Mic
Lancing's weekly Wednesday open mic at The Railway, BN15 9AH.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 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 | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Blue Sky Music |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Ticket listing |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find The Railway
LancingGetting there
1 North Road,
Lancing BN15 9AH
Lancing BN15 9AH
The nearest station is Lancing (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
LancingAbout the night
A weekly Wednesday open mic run by Blue Sky Music in the pub stage room. There is no need to book a slot in advance - performers write their name on a whiteboard and the host works down the list in order. Each performer plays three songs and then goes onto the reserve list, so latecomers still get a turn. The room has a proper stage area and plenty of seating, and the night is aimed at players of all levels. Pattern: every Wednesday.
The Railway is an 1870s gabled pub standing directly opposite Lancing railway station on North Road. It is a community local with a dedicated stage area and a busy entertainment diary rather than a purpose-built music venue. Alongside the Wednesday open mic it runs quiz nights, game shows, karaoke and booked solo acts and DJs at weekends. The stage room is set up permanently for performance, with a house PA of up to four wireless vocal mics plus house instruments kept on site.
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Lancing · Every Wednesday
The Railway Open Mic
Lancing's weekly Wednesday open mic at The Railway, BN15 9AH.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
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- 23 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Railway Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Railway Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Railway in Lancing, starting at 20:00. Lancing's weekly Wednesday open mic at The Railway, BN15 9AH. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Railway’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables. Blue Sky Music hosts the night.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 09m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostBlue Sky Music
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A weekly Wednesday open mic run by Blue Sky Music in the pub stage room. There is no need to book a slot in advance - performers write their name on a whiteboard and the host works down the list in order. Each performer plays three songs and then goes onto the reserve list, so latecomers still get a turn. The room has a proper stage area and plenty of seating, and the night is aimed at players of all levels. Pattern: every Wednesday.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Railway’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 09m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Railway provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Railway
1 North Road, Lancing BN15 9AH
Address1 North Road
AreaLancing
PostcodeBN15 9AH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Lancing (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Railway is in Lancing — use BN15 9AH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lancing open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Railway's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Lancing open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
1 North Road, Lancing BN15 9AH.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Lancing regulars across the Lancing open mic scene. Lancing open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Lancing (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BN15 9AH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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