The Queen Adelaide is a pub at 272 Kingston Road in Ewell, between Epsom and Kingston in Surrey.
It has been home to The Shindig, an acoustic open mic on the last Thursday of the month from 8pm, where around 14 acts each play two songs and slots are pre-booked by phoning the pub rather than signing up on the night. The most recent listing we found was from March 2025 and has since been taken down, so check with the pub before you go.
The Queen Adelaide is a traditional pub at 272 Kingston Road in Ewell, between Epsom and Kingston in Surrey. It is a comfortable neighbourhood local that has become home to one of the area's better-organised acoustic nights.
The Shindig runs on the last Thursday of the month from 8pm. It is an acoustic open mic with a twist - around 14 acts each play two songs, and slots are pre-booked by phoning the pub rather than signing up on the night, so performers are guaranteed their turn.
Entry is free, and the format keeps the evening moving with a steady rotation of local singers, players and the occasional visiting act.
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The Queen Adelaide Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Queen Adelaide Open Mic runs on the last Thursday of the month at The Queen Adelaide in Epsom, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
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The Queen Adelaide is a traditional pub at 272 Kingston Road in Ewell, between Epsom and Kingston in Surrey. It is a comfortable neighbourhood local that has become home to one of the area's better-organised acoustic nights.
The Shindig runs on the last Thursday of the month from 8pm. It is an acoustic open mic with a twist - around 14 acts each play two songs, and slots are pre-booked by phoning the pub rather than signing up on the night, so performers are guaranteed their turn.
Entry is free, and the format keeps the evening moving with a steady rotation of local singers, players and the occasional visiting act.
More open mic nights in Epsom: The Fighting Cocks, The Willoughby Arms, The Ram Jam Club and 5 more - each with its night and sign-up where listed.
The Queen Adelaide is a pub at 272 Kingston Road in Ewell, between Epsom and Kingston in Surrey.
It has been home to The Shindig, an acoustic open mic on the last Thursday of the month from 8pm, where around 14 acts each play two songs and slots are pre-booked by phoning the pub rather than signing up on the night. The most recent listing we found was from March 2025 and has since been taken down, so check with the pub before you go.
What's 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 Queen Adelaide’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 26 Nov · 20:00Starts in 13d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every last Thursday of the month
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every last Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 26 Nov · Thu 31 Dec · Thu 28 Jan
First time here?
Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 20:00.
The nearest station is Stoneleigh (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Queen Adelaide is in Ewell, Epsom — use KT19 0SH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Epsom's The Queen Adelaide open mic.
The Queen Adelaide 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 Queen Adelaide's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Epsom open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Epsom regulars across the Epsom open mic scene. Epsom open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Stoneleigh (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is KT19 0SH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is by phone, in advance. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Epsom open mics.
Venues Near The Queen Adelaide
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The Queen Adelaide open mic in brief. The Queen Adelaide open mic runs every last Thursday of the month from 20:00 (no fee listed). Coming back with a full band? The Queen Adelaide’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near Epsom are listed by day.
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