The Duke of Wellington, known locally as The Welly, is a live music pub on Brighton Road in Shoreham-by-Sea. It has a dedicated stage with a full PA and lighting rig plus an in-house piano, and books regular live bands across blues, rock, folk, ska and psychedelic styles. The pub also runs a Monday quiz and its own festival, WellyFest, alongside a harvest festival and themed nights such as its whisky club. It is one of the more serious grassroots music rooms in the Shoreham and Worthing area.
Shoreham-by-Sea · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Duke of Wellington Open Mic
Shoreham-by-Sea's weekly Tuesday open mic at Duke of Wellington, BN43 6RE.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202620:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thewelly.co.uk |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:30 Kick-off
23:30 Venue closes
04 — Find Duke of Wellington
Shoreham-by-SeaGetting there
368 Brighton Road,
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RE
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RE
The nearest station is Shoreham-by-Sea (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
Shoreham-by-SeaAbout the night
The Welly runs an open mic every Tuesday from 8.30pm, billed as a showcase for local talent, players starting out on the circuit and anyone trying out new material. The room has a full PA, a proper stage, stage lighting and an in-house piano, so performers can turn up with very little kit. Dates run continuously through the year. Sign-up arrangements are not published.
The Duke of Wellington, known locally as The Welly, is a live music pub on Brighton Road in Shoreham-by-Sea. It has a dedicated stage with a full PA and lighting rig plus an in-house piano, and books regular live bands across blues, rock, folk, ska and psychedelic styles. The pub also runs a Monday quiz and its own festival, WellyFest, alongside a harvest festival and themed nights such as its whisky club. It is one of the more serious grassroots music rooms in the Shoreham and Worthing area.
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Shoreham-by-Sea · Every Tuesday
Duke of Wellington Open Mic
Shoreham-by-Sea's weekly Tuesday open mic at Duke of Wellington, BN43 6RE.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
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- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Duke of Wellington Open Mic — Quick Facts
Duke of Wellington Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Duke of Wellington in Shoreham-by-Sea, starting at 20:30. Shoreham-by-Sea's weekly Tuesday open mic at Duke of Wellington, BN43 6RE. 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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Music starts around 20:30. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 34m
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethewelly.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:30start time
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About This Open Mic
The Welly runs an open mic every Tuesday from 8.30pm, billed as a showcase for local talent, players starting out on the circuit and anyone trying out new material. The room has a full PA, a proper stage, stage lighting and an in-house piano, so performers can turn up with very little kit. Dates run continuously through the year. Sign-up arrangements are not published.
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 Duke of Wellington’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:30Starts in 4d 12h 34m
Kick-off20:30Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:30The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Duke of Wellington 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?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Duke of Wellington
368 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RE
Address368 Brighton Road
AreaShoreham-by-Sea
PostcodeBN43 6RE
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Shoreham-by-Sea (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Duke of Wellington is in Shoreham-by-Sea — use BN43 6RE 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
Arrive early to get your name down. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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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.
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Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
368 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RE.
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The nearest station is Shoreham-by-Sea (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BN43 6RE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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