The Swan is an award winning 16th century country pub on School Road in Little Totham, a village between Maldon and Tiptree. It is known for real ales, seasonal food, a large pub garden and an annual summer beer festival, and has a private dining room for up to 20 guests. The monthly open mic on the last Thursday is a long running fixture in its events calendar.
Maldon · Every last Thursday of the month · Free
The Swan Open Mic
An open mic on the last Thursday at 8pm at The Swan, Little Totham.
Open mic at a glance The Swan · Little Totham
Thursday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
09 Sept
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 9 September 2026
The Swan Open Mic — Quick Facts
An open mic on the last Thursday at 8pm at The Swan, Little Totham.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The SwanSchool Road
Maldon
Little Totham CM9 8LB
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Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Swan
About This Open Mic
Every last Thursday of the month in Maldon, Little Totham
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Little Totham open mic directory
The Night
Open mic on the last Thursday of the month at 8pm, turn up early to put your name down. Listed under the pub's Summer 2026 events alongside its June 2026 beer festival, no individual dates 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 The Swan’s Thursday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Every last Thursday of the month Free entry
Find The Swan
School Road, Maldon, Little Totham CM9 8LB
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Little Totham live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Little Totham open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Little Totham mics are free; browse the list.
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School Road, Maldon, Little Totham CM9 8LB.
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