Whelan's Kingston is an Irish pub on Richmond Road in the centre of Kingston upon Thames, opened in 2018 and close to the bus and train stations. It has vintage decor, big screens for sport and a garden patio, with traditional Irish music every Thursday, a live singer on Fridays and DJs at weekends.
Kingston upon Thames · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Whelan's Open Mic
Town centre's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 5 Nov. Kick-off 21:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Thursday |
| 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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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
21:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Whelan's
Town centreGetting there
20 Richmond Road,
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5EB
Town centre, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5EB
The nearest station is Kingston (rail station), about 5 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
Town centre, Kingston upon ThamesAbout the night
Thursday Trad Night at Whelan's, the Irish pub on Richmond Road in Kingston: an open traditional Irish session from 9pm until late. All players are welcome, whatever their level or style.
Whelan's Kingston is an Irish pub on Richmond Road in the centre of Kingston upon Thames, opened in 2018 and close to the bus and train stations. It has vintage decor, big screens for sport and a garden patio, with traditional Irish music every Thursday, a live singer on Fridays and DJs at weekends.
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Town centre · Every Thursday
Whelan's Open Mic
Town centre's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Whelan's · Kingston upon Thames
Thursday
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Oct 2026
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No fee
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Last updated: 28 October 2026
Whelan's Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 5 Nov
Starts21:00start time
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Music starts around 21:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 21:00Started
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BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Thursday Trad Night at Whelan's, the Irish pub on Richmond Road in Kingston: an open traditional Irish session from 9pm until late. All players are welcome, whatever their level or style.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Whelan's’s Thursday night runs.
21:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
21:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find Whelan's
20 Richmond Road, Town centre, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5EB
Address20 Richmond Road
AreaTown centre, Kingston upon Thames
PostcodeKT2 5EB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Kingston (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Whelan's is in Town centre, Kingston upon Thames — use KT2 5EB 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
The Fighting Cocks, The Willoughby Arms, The Ram Jam Club and The Famous Green Man
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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20 Richmond Road, Town centre, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5EB.
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The nearest station is Kingston (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is KT2 5EB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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