The Coot is a community pub and cafe on Cootes Avenue in north Horsham. Visit Horsham describes it as a vibrant, welcoming venue where entertainment, a wide variety of drinks, great food and community spirit come together. Food is served Wednesday to Saturday mornings and there is a Sunday roast service at lunchtime. It has a large enclosed garden, step-free wheelchair access, an accessible toilet with baby changing, and is dog friendly. The events diary runs to quiz nights, bingo, karaoke, live music and the monthly open mic.
Horsham · Every 2nd Tuesday of the month · No fee listed
The Coot Open Mic
An open mic on the second Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Coot, Horsham.
Next night: Tue 8 Dec. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every 2nd Tuesday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thecootpubandcafe.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 2nd Tuesday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Coot
North HorshamGetting there
1 Cootes Avenue,
North Horsham, Horsham RH12 2AD
North Horsham, Horsham RH12 2AD
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
North Horsham, HorshamAbout the night
Second Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm to 10.30pm. The venue's own what's-on lists Open Mic Night on 13 October and 10 November 2026 (Occurs monthly on the 2nd Tuesday) and Horsham Rocks lists 8 September 2026. About 12 miles from Crawley.
The Coot is a community pub and cafe on Cootes Avenue in north Horsham. Visit Horsham describes it as a vibrant, welcoming venue where entertainment, a wide variety of drinks, great food and community spirit come together. Food is served Wednesday to Saturday mornings and there is a Sunday roast service at lunchtime. It has a large enclosed garden, step-free wheelchair access, an accessible toilet with baby changing, and is dog friendly. The events diary runs to quiz nights, bingo, karaoke, live music and the monthly open mic.
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North Horsham · Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
The Coot Open Mic
An open mic on the second Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Coot, Horsham.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Coot Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Coot Open Mic runs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at The Coot in Horsham, starting at 19:30. An open mic on the second Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Coot, Horsham. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 9 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Coot’s venue page →
The night Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 8 Dec · 19:30Starts in 25d 11h 51m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethecootpubandcafe.com
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NightTuesdayEvery 2nd Tuesday of the monthNext: Tue 8 Dec
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Second Tuesday of every month, 7.30pm to 10.30pm. The venue's own what's-on lists Open Mic Night on 13 October and 10 November 2026 (Occurs monthly on the 2nd Tuesday) and Horsham Rocks lists 8 September 2026. About 12 miles from Crawley.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Coot’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 8 Dec · 19:30Starts in 25d 11h 51m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
Coming up
Tue 8 Dec · Tue 12 Jan · Tue 9 Feb
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Coot
1 Cootes Avenue, North Horsham, Horsham RH12 2AD
Address1 Cootes Avenue
AreaNorth Horsham, Horsham
PostcodeRH12 2AD
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Coot in North Horsham, Horsham; RH12 2AD is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Goffs Park Social Club, The Brolly Fermentarium, The Jolly Tanners and The Normandy Centre
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Horsham's The Coot open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Horsham open mic nights for alternatives.
The Coot has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Coot's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Horsham open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
1 Cootes Avenue, North Horsham, Horsham RH12 2AD.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Horsham regulars across the Horsham open mic scene. Horsham open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RH12 2AD. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, 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 Horsham open mics.
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The Coot open mic in brief. The Coot open mic runs every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 19:30 (no fee listed). The Coot’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Horsham are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The Coot
All ›More rooms near The Coot: The Dog & Bacon, The Hillcrest Club, The Jolly Tanners, The King's Arms, The Malt Shovel, The Normandy Centre, The Shelley Arms and Warnham Comrades Club.
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