The Jolly Tanners is a country pub on Handcross Road in Staplefield, in the Mid Sussex countryside a few miles north-west of Haywards Heath. It is a food-and-garden village local that also puts on live music. Its regular music fixture is a monthly Sunday-evening open mic.
Staplefield · Every 3rd Sunday of the month · Free
The Jolly Tanners Open Mic
Staplefield's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Jolly Tanners · Staplefield
Sunday
Open mic night
Oct 2026
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Last updated: 7 October 2026
The Jolly Tanners Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start18:30
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Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Jolly TannersHandcross Road
Staplefield RH17 6EF
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Contact
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Highlights
Free entry for all
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Musicians welcome
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About The Jolly Tanners
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About This Open Mic
Every 3rd Sunday of the month in Staplefield
Kicks off at 18:30
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 Staplefield open mic directory
The Night
Monthly Sunday-evening open mic at The Jolly Tanners in Staplefield, the village between Handcross and Haywards Heath. It runs on the third Sunday of the month from 18:30 to 21:00. An early finish, so it works well for players who do not want a late night.
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 Jolly Tanners’s Sunday night runs.
18:30Kick-off
Every 3rd Sunday of the month Free entry
Find The Jolly Tanners
Handcross Road, Staplefield RH17 6EF
Planning Your Sunday 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 Staplefield live music scene.
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BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Staplefield mics are free; browse the list.
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Handcross Road, Staplefield RH17 6EF.
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