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.
Kemptown, Brighton and Hove · 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.
Open mic at a glance Nautilus Lounge · Brighton
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Nautilus Lounge Open Mic — Quick Facts
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.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Nautilus Lounge129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Brighton BN2 1TH
Kemptown, 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, Poetry welcome
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About Nautilus Lounge
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton
Kicks off at 19:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Brighton open mic directory
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 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. 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 + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Nautilus Lounge’s Sunday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
19:00Kick-off
23:30Venue closes
Every Sunday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Nautilus Lounge
129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Brighton live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Brighton's Nautilus Lounge open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. 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.
129-130 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TH.
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