Buskers Bar is a well-known Eastbourne live music venue spread across two separate bars, just back from the seafront on Seaside. There's something on most weekends, with music to suit every taste across Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, plus cover bands and a Sunday acoustic session and open mic for budding musicians. Add karaoke, pool and darts and it's a proper down-to-earth local music spot that stays open late at the weekend.
Seaside · Every Sunday · Free
Buskers Bar Open Mic
Seaside's sunday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Buskers Bar · Eastbourne
Sunday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
19 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 19 July 2026
Buskers Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Buskers BarSeaside
Eastbourne BN22 7QR
Seaside, Eastbourne — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Buskers Bar
About This Open Mic
Every Sunday in Seaside, Eastbourne
Kicks off at 20:00
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 Eastbourne open mic directory
The Night
Buskers Bar is a well-established Eastbourne live music venue spread across two separate bars, putting on entertainment Friday through Sunday alongside poker, pool and karaoke nights. Sunday evenings wind down with chilled acoustic sessions and an open mic for budding musicians wanting their turn in the spotlight. Free to attend, all ages welcome.
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 Buskers Bar’s Sunday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Sunday Free entry
Find Buskers Bar
Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7QR
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 Eastbourne live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Eastbourne's Buskers Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Eastbourne open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Eastbourne mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7QR.
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