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 · Free
Duke of Wellington Open Mic
Shoreham-by-Sea's weekly Tuesday open mic at Duke of Wellington, BN43 6RE.
Open mic at a glance Duke of Wellington · Shoreham-by-Sea
Tuesday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
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Free
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Last updated: 23 September 2026
Duke of Wellington Open Mic — Quick Facts
Shoreham-by-Sea's weekly Tuesday open mic at Duke of Wellington, BN43 6RE.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:30
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Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Duke of Wellington368 Brighton Road
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RE
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Highlights
Free entry for all
Full backline on stage
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Musicians welcome
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About Duke of Wellington
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Shoreham-by-Sea
Kicks off at 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Full backline on stage
Part of the Shoreham-by-Sea open mic directory
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.
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 Duke of Wellington’s Tuesday night runs.
20:30Kick-off
23:30Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find Duke of Wellington
368 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RE
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the Shoreham-by-Sea live music scene.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Shoreham-by-Sea mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
368 Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6RE.
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