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 · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 20:00. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 18 Aug 202620:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 20:00Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 20:00 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | mesmerist.pub |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Mesmerist
Brighton and HoveGetting there
1-3 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove,
Brighton BN1 1HE
Brighton BN1 1HE
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Brighton and Hove, BrightonAbout 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.
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.
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Brighton and Hove · Every Tuesday
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.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 18 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Mesmerist Open Mic — Quick Facts
Mesmerist Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Mesmerist in Brighton, starting at 20:30 with sign-up from 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 18 Aug 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Mesmerist’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:30, finishing about 23:00. Sign-up is on the night from 20:00 - get there early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes - room for roughly 12 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 39m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitemesmerist.pub
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:30until 23:00
Sign-up20:00Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
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 systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Mesmerist’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 39m
Sign-up opens20:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Tuesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Mesmerist provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 20:00 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Mesmerist
1-3 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HE
Address1-3 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove
AreaBrighton and Hove, Brighton
PostcodeBN1 1HE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Mesmerist is in Brighton and Hove, Brighton — use BN1 1HE 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 Tuesday Night
Be there by 20:00 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Mesmerist provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Brighton's Mesmerist open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Brighton open mic nights for alternatives.
Mesmerist provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Mesmerist's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Brighton open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
1-3 Prince Albert St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1HE.
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The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BN1 1HE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 20:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Brighton open mics.
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