The Malt Shovel on Springfield Road is one of Horsham's established music pubs and its open mic is a long-standing fixture on the local circuit, running fortnightly from 8pm with a house PA, a guitar and a cajon available for anyone who just turns up, and a piano by arrangement. The pub went through a closed spell and has since reopened with live music, with local listings noting that the famous open mic night is back on again. Beyond the open mic there are live bands most Saturday nights and regular acoustic Sundays and new band nights, so it functions as a genuine step-up room rather than a one-night-a-month curiosity. Horsham sits inside the Crawley hub for this directory, which is why it is listed here.
Horsham · Every other Thursday · No fee listed
The Malt Shovel Open Mic
Monthly open mic night at The Malt Shovel in Horsham, featuring local talent and a welcoming atmosphere.
Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:00Thursdays
| Night | Every other Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:00 walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Ticket listing |
03 — The night
Every other ThursdayHow the night runs
Every other Thursday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:00 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Malt Shovel
HorshamGetting there
The Malt Shovel,
Horsham RH12 2PG
Horsham RH12 2PG
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 15 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
HorshamAbout the night
The Malt Shovel in Horsham hosts a monthly open mic on Sunday evenings. This is a traditional local pub with a friendly atmosphere.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night by walking in from 7 PM.
Getting there
15 Springfield Rd, RH12 2PG.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy. PA system and microphones provided.
The Malt Shovel on Springfield Road is one of Horsham's established music pubs and its open mic is a long-standing fixture on the local circuit, running fortnightly from 8pm with a house PA, a guitar and a cajon available for anyone who just turns up, and a piano by arrangement. The pub went through a closed spell and has since reopened with live music, with local listings noting that the famous open mic night is back on again. Beyond the open mic there are live bands most Saturday nights and regular acoustic Sundays and new band nights, so it functions as a genuine step-up room rather than a one-night-a-month curiosity. Horsham sits inside the Crawley hub for this directory, which is why it is listed here.
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Horsham · Every other Thursday
The Malt Shovel Open Mic
Monthly open mic night at The Malt Shovel in Horsham, featuring local talent and a welcoming atmosphere. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 19:00
- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Malt Shovel Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Malt Shovel Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at The Malt Shovel in Horsham, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 3 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:00 - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery other Thursday
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:00Walk-in
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Malt Shovel in Horsham hosts a monthly open mic on Sunday evenings. This is a traditional local pub with a friendly atmosphere.
Sign-up process
Sign up on the night by walking in from 7 PM.
Getting there
15 Springfield Rd, RH12 2PG.
The venue
Traditional pub. 18+ policy. PA system and microphones provided.
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 Malt Shovel’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opens19:00Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every other Thursday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every other Thursday
Getting there
Horsham, RH12 2PG - the map is below.
Kit
The Malt Shovel provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:00 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Malt Shovel
The Malt Shovel, Horsham RH12 2PG
AddressThe Malt Shovel
AreaHorsham
PostcodeRH12 2PG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Malt Shovel is in Horsham — use RH12 2PG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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 Thursday Night
Be there by 19:00 to put your name down. The Malt Shovel provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Horsham open mic nights for alternatives.
The Malt Shovel 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 Malt Shovel'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.
The Malt Shovel, Horsham RH12 2PG.
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The nearest station is Horsham (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is RH12 2PG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:00, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Horsham open mics.
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