The General Havelock in Hastings stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to grassroots music, inviting both original acts and cover bands to perform. With a bring-your-own PA policy, local musicians enjoy the freedom to create an intimate setting, making it a versatile hub for mixed genres. The venue fosters a vibrant community spirit, drawing in music lovers and performers alike.
Havelock Road · Every Tuesday · Free
The General Havelock Open Mic
Havelock Road's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The General Havelock · Hastings
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
31 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Sign-up time
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The General Havelock Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
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
The General HavelockHavelock Road
Hastings
Havelock Road, Hastings — 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 The General Havelock
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Havelock Road, Hastings
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 Hastings open mic directory
The Night
The General Havelock is a characterful real-ale pub on Havelock Road in central Hastings, known for its historic tiled interior and a regular diet of live music and DJ nights. It has historically hosted a Tuesday open mic (a TripAdvisor review even grumbles about it), but the current dedicated Hastings open-mic guides don't list it, so its present status is uncertain — check the pub before relying on it. Free to attend when it runs.
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 The General Havelock’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The General Havelock
Havelock Road, Hastings
Planning Your Tuesday 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 Hastings live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Hastings's The General Havelock open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hastings 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 Hastings mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Havelock Road, Hastings.
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