The Dog & Bacon is a traditional public house on North Parade in Horsham, under new management since December 2023 and refurbished in 2024. Real ale from several local breweries is always available, alongside a wide range of wines, spirits and soft drinks. Food is served Tuesday to Friday lunchtimes. Major sport is shown in the public bar on Sky and TNT, and there is a large garden at the front of the pub. The music diary includes a monthly quiz, live music usually on the first Saturday of the month, and the monthly Monday open mic.
Horsham · Every 2nd Monday of the month · No fee listed
The Dog & Bacon Open Mic
An open mic on the second Monday at 8pm at The Dog & Bacon, Horsham.
Next night: Mon 14 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every 2nd Monday 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thedogandbacon.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every 2nd Monday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Dog & Bacon
North Parade, HorshamGetting there
North Parade,
North Parade, Horsham, Horsham RH12 2QR
North Parade, Horsham, Horsham RH12 2QR
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
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 Parade, Horsham, HorshamAbout the night
Second Monday of every month, 8pm to 11pm. Horsham Rocks lists 14 September 2026 (Every second monday, every month), Visit Horsham lists the same date, and the pub's own site advertises open mic nights. About 12 miles from Crawley.
The Dog & Bacon is a traditional public house on North Parade in Horsham, under new management since December 2023 and refurbished in 2024. Real ale from several local breweries is always available, alongside a wide range of wines, spirits and soft drinks. Food is served Tuesday to Friday lunchtimes. Major sport is shown in the public bar on Sky and TNT, and there is a large garden at the front of the pub. The music diary includes a monthly quiz, live music usually on the first Saturday of the month, and the monthly Monday open mic.
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North Parade, Horsham · Every 2nd Monday of the month
The Dog & Bacon Open Mic
An open mic on the second Monday at 8pm at The Dog & Bacon, Horsham.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 9 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Dog & Bacon Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Dog & Bacon Open Mic runs on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Dog & Bacon in Horsham, starting at 20:00. 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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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightMon 14 Dec · 20:00Starts in 31d 12h 19m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethedogandbacon.co.uk
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NightMondayEvery 2nd Monday of the monthNext: Mon 14 Dec
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Second Monday of every month, 8pm to 11pm. Horsham Rocks lists 14 September 2026 (Every second monday, every month), Visit Horsham lists the same date, and the pub's own site advertises open mic nights. About 12 miles from Crawley.
The kit 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 Dog & Bacon’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 14 Dec · 20:00Starts in 31d 12h 19m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Every 2nd Monday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 2nd Monday of the month
Coming up
Mon 14 Dec · Mon 11 Jan · Mon 8 Feb
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Dog & Bacon
North Parade, North Parade, Horsham, Horsham RH12 2QR
AddressNorth Parade
AreaNorth Parade, Horsham, Horsham
PostcodeRH12 2QR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Dog & Bacon in North Parade, Horsham, Horsham; RH12 2QR 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 Monday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. 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 Dog & Bacon open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Horsham open mic nights for alternatives.
The Dog & Bacon 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 Dog & Bacon'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.
North Parade, North Parade, Horsham, Horsham RH12 2QR.
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The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RH12 2QR. (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 Dog & Bacon open mic in brief. The Dog & Bacon open mic runs every 2nd Monday of the month from 20:00 (no fee listed). The Dog & Bacon’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Horsham are listed by day, for another night this week.
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