The Oak in Brighton serves as a vibrant hub for emerging artists, welcoming both original compositions and covers across a variety of genres. With a solid PA system in place, the venue fosters an intimate atmosphere perfect for grassroots performances. Its central location on St James's Street makes it a go-to spot for local music lovers looking to discover fresh talent.
Brighton · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Oak Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at The Oak pub in Brighton's Kemptown, every Thursday from 8 PM.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off
00:15 Venue closes
04 — Find The Oak
BrightonGetting there
46 St James's St,
Brighton BN2 1RG
Brighton BN2 1RG
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
BrightonAbout the night
The Oak in Kemptown, Brighton hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. A traditional pub known for its friendly atmosphere and selection of drinks.
Sign-up process
Sign up from 7:30 PM on the night. Walk-in sign-ups only.
Getting there
46 St James's St, BN2 1RG.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy.
The Oak in Brighton serves as a vibrant hub for emerging artists, welcoming both original compositions and covers across a variety of genres. With a solid PA system in place, the venue fosters an intimate atmosphere perfect for grassroots performances. Its central location on St James's Street makes it a go-to spot for local music lovers looking to discover fresh talent.
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Brighton · Every Thursday
The Oak Open Mic
Weekly open mic night at The Oak pub in Brighton's Kemptown, every Thursday from 8 PM.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 22 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:30
- Sign-up time
- Community
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Oak Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Oak Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Oak in Brighton, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Weekly open mic night at The Oak pub in Brighton's Kemptown, every Thursday from 8 PM. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 22 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 09m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Oak in Kemptown, Brighton hosts a weekly open mic on Thursday evenings. A traditional pub known for its friendly atmosphere and selection of drinks.
Sign-up process
Sign up from 7:30 PM on the night. Walk-in sign-ups only.
Getting there
46 St James's St, BN2 1RG.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Oak’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 09m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes00:15The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Oak provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Oak
46 St James's St, Brighton BN2 1RG
Address46 St James's St
AreaBrighton
PostcodeBN2 1RG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Oak in Brighton; BN2 1RG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The Oak provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Brighton's The Oak open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Brighton open mic nights for alternatives.
The Oak provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Oak'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.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
46 St James's St, Brighton BN2 1RG.
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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 1RG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Brighton open mics.
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The Oak open mic in brief. The Oak open mic runs every Thursday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30. The Oak’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Brighton are listed by day, for another night this week.
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10 — Venues near The Oak
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