Ritual is an independent neighbourhood bar in St Leonards-on-Sea with inspired cocktails, beers on tap, weekend DJs and a sea view. It's a genuinely small room — about 40 seated plus another 10 standing — which makes it ideal for acoustic gigs, singer-songwriters, spoken word and comedy rather than full bands. There's a full in-house PA plus a digital DJ deck setup. Live music is a regular fixture: the weekly 'Sung By The Sea' showcase runs Thursdays from 7pm spotlighting Hastings and St Leonards' newest talent, alongside open-mic nights. The bar actively courts promoters and will host events outside normal opening hours — email ritualstleonards@gmail.com.
Hastings · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Ritual Bar Open Mic
St Leonards-on-Sea's thursday open mic. Full backline.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Oct 202619:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off
22:30 Last songs
04 — Find Ritual Bar
St Leonards-on-SeaGetting there
St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings
05 — What's on stage
5 provided · 2 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
St Leonards-on-Sea, HastingsAbout the night
Ritual Bar is a friendly neighbourhood spot right on the St Leonards seafront (8 Marina), and its open mic runs every Thursday from 7pm through to about 10:30pm, hosted by Steve Didge. It's a relaxed, all-welcome session with the usual instruments and a PA provided, so you can turn up and play. Free to come along, with craft beers, European wines and cocktails behind the bar.
Ritual is an independent neighbourhood bar in St Leonards-on-Sea with inspired cocktails, beers on tap, weekend DJs and a sea view. It's a genuinely small room — about 40 seated plus another 10 standing — which makes it ideal for acoustic gigs, singer-songwriters, spoken word and comedy rather than full bands. There's a full in-house PA plus a digital DJ deck setup. Live music is a regular fixture: the weekly 'Sung By The Sea' showcase runs Thursdays from 7pm spotlighting Hastings and St Leonards' newest talent, alongside open-mic nights. The bar actively courts promoters and will host events outside normal opening hours — email ritualstleonards@gmail.com.
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St Leonards-on-Sea · Every Thursday
Ritual Bar Open Mic
St Leonards-on-Sea's thursday open mic. Full backline. Starts at 19:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 16 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Ritual Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ritual Bar Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Ritual Bar in Hastings, starting at 19:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 16 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:00 and runs to about 22:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 22m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:00until 22:30
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Ritual Bar is a friendly neighbourhood spot right on the St Leonards seafront (8 Marina), and its open mic runs every Thursday from 7pm through to about 10:30pm, hosted by Steve Didge. It's a relaxed, all-welcome session with the usual instruments and a PA provided, so you can turn up and play. Free to come along, with craft beers, European wines and cocktails behind the bar.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Ritual Bar’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:00Starts in 6d 11h 22m
Kick-off19:00Every Thursday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
Music ends22:30Last act finishes
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Ritual Bar provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Ritual Bar
St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings
AreaSt Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings
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Getting there
You'll find Ritual Bar in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Dawsons Wine Bar, French's, Buskers Bar and Barnaby's Lounge
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:30. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Hastings' Ritual Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hastings open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Ritual Bar's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Hastings open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
Ritual Bar is in St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings. Get directions, or see the other Hastings open mics.
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10 — Venues near Ritual Bar
All ›More rooms near Ritual Bar: Dawsons Wine Bar, De La Warr Pavilion, Eastbourne Bandstand, French's, Printers Playhouse, The Carlisle, The Crown House Hastings, The Frontier Bar, The General Havelock, The Jenny Lind and The Lamb Inn.
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