Nautilus Lounge is a cosy, undersea-themed cocktail bar at 129-130 St James's Street in Kemptown, Brighton (BN2 1TH), with award-winning drinks and intimate live music every week. Wednesdays see singer-songwriter Dino Dini bring grassroots musicians together from 8pm, with performers playing in turn before a late jam session; every Sunday is a free open mic from 7pm (doors 6pm) where you can sing, play piano or bring your own instrument. There's also a monthly cash-prize quiz. A warm, performer-friendly Kemptown spot for acoustic and singer-songwriter nights.
Brighton · Every Sunday · Free
Nautilus Lounge Open Mic
Brighton open mic at Nautilus Lounge — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 19:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Aug 202619:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up from 19:30Sundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | Free · 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 · Poets |
| Website | nautiluslounge.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find Nautilus Lounge
Kemptown, Brighton and HoveGetting there
129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove,
Brighton BN2 1TH
Brighton BN2 1TH
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
Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, BrightonAbout the night
Nautilus Lounge in Kemptown runs a friendly weekly open mic every Sunday — doors at 6pm, performances from 7pm. Whether you sing, speak, play the in-house baby grand piano or bring your own instrument, you're welcome to take the stage in this cocktail-bar setting with hand-crafted drinks, wines, beers and mocktails on the bar, and the bar can play backing tracks or link your guitar to the PA. Admission is free and the room is warm and supportive, so it's an easy first gig as much as a regular spot for local performers.
Nautilus Lounge is a cosy, undersea-themed cocktail bar at 129-130 St James's Street in Kemptown, Brighton (BN2 1TH), with award-winning drinks and intimate live music every week. Wednesdays see singer-songwriter Dino Dini bring grassroots musicians together from 8pm, with performers playing in turn before a late jam session; every Sunday is a free open mic from 7pm (doors 6pm) where you can sing, play piano or bring your own instrument. There's also a monthly cash-prize quiz. A warm, performer-friendly Kemptown spot for acoustic and singer-songwriter nights.
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Kemptown, Brighton and Hove · Every Sunday
Nautilus Lounge Open Mic
Brighton open mic at Nautilus Lounge — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 21 Aug
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Nautilus Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
Nautilus Lounge Open Mic runs on Sundays at Nautilus Lounge in Brighton, starting at 19:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 21 Aug 2026
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Music starts around 19:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:00Starts in 2d 11h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitenautiluslounge.com
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts19:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Nautilus Lounge in Kemptown runs a friendly weekly open mic every Sunday — doors at 6pm, performances from 7pm. Whether you sing, speak, play the in-house baby grand piano or bring your own instrument, you're welcome to take the stage in this cocktail-bar setting with hand-crafted drinks, wines, beers and mocktails on the bar, and the bar can play backing tracks or link your guitar to the PA. Admission is free and the room is warm and supportive, so it's an easy first gig as much as a regular spot for local performers.
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 Nautilus Lounge’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:00Starts in 2d 11h 23m
Kick-off19:00Every Sunday
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Nautilus Lounge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Nautilus Lounge
129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH
Address129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
AreaKemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton
PostcodeBN2 1TH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Nautilus Lounge in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton; BN2 1TH 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 Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Nautilus Lounge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Brighton open mic nights for alternatives.
Nautilus Lounge provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes, entry to Nautilus Lounge's open mic was free at our last check, 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.
129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH.
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The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BN2 1TH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, 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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