The Actors is a community pub at 4 Princes Street in Kemptown, Brighton (East Sussex), that has been a cornerstone of its neighbourhood since 1974 and is a proudly all-inclusive, LGBTQ+-friendly space. Alongside Caribbean food from The Caribbean Kitchen Brighton and a cosy fireplace, it runs a packed events calendar — theatre in its own performance space, pub quizzes, DJ nights, life drawing and more. For musicians the draw is the free weekly open mic every Sunday, 7pm-10pm, with sign-up from 7pm and performances kicking off at 7.30pm; each week showcases a range of acts and is open to hobbyists, professionals and anyone who just wants a night of varied live music.
The Actors Open Mic
Brighton open mic at The Actors — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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Last updated: 26 August 2026
The Actors Open Mic — Quick Facts
Brighton open mic at The Actors — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Actors4 Prince's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove
Kemptown
Brighton BN2 1RD
Kemptown, Brighton — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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About The Actors




About This Open Mic
The Night
The Actors is Kemptown's all-inclusive community and LGBTQ+ pub - the old Marlborough, reopened under a new name in 2021 - and it runs one of Brighton's most welcoming weekly music open mics.
The night
Every Sunday evening, roughly 7pm to 10pm. Free to perform and free to watch. A full back line is provided, so you can arrive with nothing but a plectrum and still play. Open to hobbyists and professionals alike, and the room is friendly and genuinely mixed.
Signing up
Sign up on the day at the pub - no booking, no email. Roughly 12-minute slots. Over-18s.
Also on
The Actors runs a separate Poetry Open Mic on Tuesdays, plus a full week of community nights.
Getting there
4 Princes Street, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1RD - just off St James's Street, a few minutes' walk from the seafront.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Actors’s Sunday night runs.
Find The Actors
4 Prince's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1RD
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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