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.
North Horsham · Every 2nd Tuesday of the month · Free
The Coot Open Mic
An open mic on the second Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Coot, Horsham.
Open mic at a glance The Coot · Horsham
Tuesday
Open mic night
Sept 2026
Listed since
09 Sept
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Free
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Last updated: 9 September 2026
The Coot Open Mic — Quick Facts
An open mic on the second Tuesday at 7.30pm at The Coot, Horsham.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Coot1 Cootes Avenue
North Horsham
Horsham RH12 2AD
North Horsham, Horsham — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Coot
About This Open Mic
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month in North Horsham, Horsham
Kicks off at 19:30
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 Horsham open mic directory
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.
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 Coot’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Kick-off
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month Free entry
Find The Coot
1 Cootes Avenue, North Horsham, Horsham RH12 2AD
Planning Your Tuesday 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 Horsham live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Horsham 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 Horsham mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1 Cootes Avenue, North Horsham, Horsham RH12 2AD.
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