The Evening Star is a small, much-loved real-ale pub on Surrey Street (55-56, BN1 3PB), a few steps from Brighton station, serving ale on the same spot since 1854. It keeps seven lines of fresh cask-conditioned beer, three still ciders and a dozen keg taps from independent UK, Czech and Bavarian breweries, with patio seating out front. Alongside the beer the pub stages occasional live music and beer festivals — check their social channels for dates rather than expecting a fixed weekly night. A characterful, all-ages crowd packs this intimate room.
Brighton · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Evening Star Open Mic
Brighton's Sunday-night free folk open mic at 55 Surrey Street, BN1 3PB — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 6 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 80 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | eveningstarbrighton.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Evening Star
City CentreGetting there
55 Surrey Street,
City Centre, Brighton BN1 3PB
City Centre, Brighton BN1 3PB
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
City Centre, BrightonAbout the night
The Evening Star is one of Brighton's great real-ale pubs. Sunday open mic — folk and acoustic acts.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
55 Surrey Street, BN1 3PB. 4 minutes from Brighton Rail.
The venue
Real-ale pub. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
The Evening Star is a small, much-loved real-ale pub on Surrey Street (55-56, BN1 3PB), a few steps from Brighton station, serving ale on the same spot since 1854. It keeps seven lines of fresh cask-conditioned beer, three still ciders and a dozen keg taps from independent UK, Czech and Bavarian breweries, with patio seating out front. Alongside the beer the pub stages occasional live music and beer festivals — check their social channels for dates rather than expecting a fixed weekly night. A characterful, all-ages crowd packs this intimate room.
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City Centre · Every Sunday
The Evening Star Open Mic
Brighton's Sunday-night free folk open mic at 55 Surrey Street, BN1 3PB — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 6 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Evening Star Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Evening Star Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Evening Star in Brighton, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 6 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Age18+
Capacityc. 80 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteeveningstarbrighton.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Evening Star is one of Brighton's great real-ale pubs. Sunday open mic — folk and acoustic acts.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
55 Surrey Street, BN1 3PB. 4 minutes from Brighton Rail.
The venue
Real-ale pub. 18+. Capacity c. 80.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Evening Star’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Evening Star provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Evening Star
55 Surrey Street, City Centre, Brighton BN1 3PB
Address55 Surrey Street
AreaCity Centre, Brighton
PostcodeBN1 3PB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Evening Star is in City Centre, Brighton — use BN1 3PB 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 Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Evening Star provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Evening Star provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Evening Star's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Brighton open mics.
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55 Surrey Street, City Centre, Brighton BN1 3PB.
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The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BN1 3PB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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