The Mucky Duck stands out in Kemptown, Brighton, as a welcoming hub for original music and covers alike. With a cosy standing capacity of around 60, this sea-front pub hosts a lively Thursday-night acoustic open mic, providing musicians with a PA system and guitar amp for 12-minute slots. Its relaxed atmosphere fosters a sense of community, making it a favourite among local talent.
Brighton · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Mucky Duck Open Mic
Kemptown's Thursday-night free acoustic open mic at 11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL — sea-front pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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. 60 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | muckyduck-brighton.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Mucky Duck
KemptownGetting there
11 Marine Parade,
Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TF
Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TF
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 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
Kemptown, BrightonAbout the night
The Mucky Duck is on Brighton's seafront in Kemptown — an old fishermen's pub that runs a Thursday acoustic open mic year-round. The format is intentionally low-key: solo songwriters, folk duos, occasional poetry.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes. Crowd is mostly Kemptown locals plus the small but reliable Brighton open-mic touring circuit — typically 40-70 people.
Sign-up process
Sheet on the front bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in only.
Getting there
11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL. 8 minutes from Brighton Rail along the seafront. Buses 1, 7, 14 stop on Marine Parade.
The venue
Single room, low ceilings, sea views from a couple of tables. Capacity c. 60. Pub food until 9pm. Often the cheapest pints in Kemptown.
The Mucky Duck stands out in Kemptown, Brighton, as a welcoming hub for original music and covers alike. With a cosy standing capacity of around 60, this sea-front pub hosts a lively Thursday-night acoustic open mic, providing musicians with a PA system and guitar amp for 12-minute slots. Its relaxed atmosphere fosters a sense of community, making it a favourite among local talent.
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Kemptown · Every Thursday
The Mucky Duck Open Mic
Kemptown's Thursday-night free acoustic open mic at 11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL — sea-front pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 16 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Mucky Duck Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Mucky Duck Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Mucky Duck 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 16 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 08m
Age18+
Capacityc. 60 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitemuckyduck-brighton.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Mucky Duck is on Brighton's seafront in Kemptown — an old fishermen's pub that runs a Thursday acoustic open mic year-round. The format is intentionally low-key: solo songwriters, folk duos, occasional poetry.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes. Crowd is mostly Kemptown locals plus the small but reliable Brighton open-mic touring circuit — typically 40-70 people.
Sign-up process
Sheet on the front bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in only.
Getting there
11 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL. 8 minutes from Brighton Rail along the seafront. Buses 1, 7, 14 stop on Marine Parade.
The venue
Single room, low ceilings, sea views from a couple of tables. Capacity c. 60. Pub food until 9pm. Often the cheapest pints in Kemptown.
The kit 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 Mucky Duck’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 08m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Mucky Duck 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 Mucky Duck
11 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TF
Address11 Marine Parade
AreaKemptown, Brighton
PostcodeBN2 1TF
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Mucky Duck in Kemptown, Brighton; BN2 1TF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Mucky Duck 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 Mucky Duck 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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11 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TF.
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The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BN2 1TF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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