Dawson's Wine Bar is an intimate Eastbourne wine bar on Carlisle Road that doubles as a cosy spot for live music. It hosts live performances through the week — recent bills have included soul, country and folk from singer-instrumentalists — and runs a monthly open mic singers' night on the first Sunday of each month for local performers. A relaxed, music-loving little room just off the seafront.
Eastbourne · Every 1st Sunday of the month · Free
Dawsons Wine Bar Open Mic
4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 17:00. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 6 Oct 202617:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every 1st Sunday of the monthHow the night runs
17:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
17:00 Kick-off
20:00 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Dawsons Wine Bar
4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DBGetting there
4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB, Eastbourne
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
4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB, EastbourneAbout the night
Dawsons Wine Bar hosts a monthly open mic singers' night on the first Sunday of the month at this intimate wine bar tucked into Carlisle Buildings on Eastbourne's seafront-side Carlisle Road. It's a relaxed, all-ages session built around vocalists and acoustic acts, with free entry and a walk-in format — no booking needed to take a turn or just come and listen over a glass of wine.
Dawson's Wine Bar is an intimate Eastbourne wine bar on Carlisle Road that doubles as a cosy spot for live music. It hosts live performances through the week — recent bills have included soul, country and folk from singer-instrumentalists — and runs a monthly open mic singers' night on the first Sunday of each month for local performers. A relaxed, music-loving little room just off the seafront.
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4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB · Every 1st Sunday of the month
Dawsons Wine Bar Open Mic
4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB's sunday open mic.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 6 Oct
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Dawsons Wine Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Dawsons Wine Bar Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at Dawsons Wine Bar in Eastbourne, starting at 17:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 6 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 17:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 17:00Starts in 23d 09h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery 1st Sunday of the monthNext: Sun 6 Dec
Starts17:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Dawsons Wine Bar hosts a monthly open mic singers' night on the first Sunday of the month at this intimate wine bar tucked into Carlisle Buildings on Eastbourne's seafront-side Carlisle Road. It's a relaxed, all-ages session built around vocalists and acoustic acts, with free entry and a walk-in format — no booking needed to take a turn or just come and listen over a glass of wine.
The kit 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 Dawsons Wine Bar’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 6 Dec · 17:00Starts in 23d 09h 20m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off17:00Every 1st Sunday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Coming up
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
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Find Dawsons Wine Bar
4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB, Eastbourne
Area4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB, Eastbourne
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Getting there
Dawsons Wine Bar is in 4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB, Eastbourne. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Eastbourne's Dawsons Wine Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Eastbourne open mic nights for alternatives.
Dawsons Wine Bar has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes, entry to Dawsons Wine Bar's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Eastbourne open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Dawsons Wine Bar is in 4 Carlisle Buildings, Carlisle Road, BN21 4DB, Eastbourne. Get directions, or see the other Hastings open mics.
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