The Mesmerist is a lively, late-night pub-and-music venue spread across four bars in the heart of the Brighton Lanes at 1-3 Prince Albert Street (BN1 1HE). Inspired by 1930s gin palaces, burlesque and steampunk, it puts on live music Sunday to Thursday — vintage and revival acts ranging from big bands with swing dancers to one-man blues performers — while weekend evenings are given over to its resident DJ spinning vintage classics and boutique rarities. With a cocktail bar, rooftop bar and hireable event spaces, it pairs a strong PA-equipped live-music programme with bottomless brunches and a buzzing Lanes location.
Brighton and Hove · Every Tuesday · Free
Mesmerist Open Mic
Brighton open mic at Mesmerist — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Mesmerist · Brighton
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
18 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 18 August 2026
Mesmerist Open Mic — Quick Facts
Brighton open mic at Mesmerist — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:30
Sign-up20:00 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Mesmerist1-3 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove
Brighton BN1 1HE
Brighton and Hove, Brighton — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Mesmerist
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Brighton and Hove, Brighton
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Brighton open mic directory
The Night
The Mesmerist is a late-night bar in the heart of the Brighton Lanes with live music at its core, and its weekly open mic is one of the city's most welcoming nights. Hosted by local musician Christian Cooley, it draws emerging singers, songwriters and bands — everything from soulful acoustic sets and powerful vocals to original material and the occasional surprise guest.
The night
Every Tuesday. Sign-up from 8pm at the venue, live music from 8:30pm, wrapping around 10:30pm. Free entry, all experience levels welcome — first-timers to seasoned players.
Getting there
1-3 Prince Albert Street, BN1 1HE, in the Lanes.
The venue
Bar with a stage rather than a dedicated gig room. Bring your own instrument.
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 Mesmerist’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
23:00Last songs
01:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Mesmerist
1-3 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HE
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive by 20:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Brighton live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Brighton open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Brighton mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1-3 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HE.
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