The General Havelock in Hastings stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to grassroots music. 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.
Hastings · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The General Havelock Open Mic
Havelock Road's tuesday open mic.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 19 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The General Havelock
Havelock RoadGetting there
Havelock Road, Hastings
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
Havelock Road, HastingsAbout 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.
The General Havelock in Hastings stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to grassroots music. 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.
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Havelock Road · Every Tuesday
The General Havelock Open Mic
Havelock Road's tuesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 19 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The General Havelock Open Mic — Quick Facts
The General Havelock Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The General Havelock in Hastings, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 19 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
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.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The General Havelock’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The General Havelock
Havelock Road, Hastings
AreaHavelock Road, Hastings
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Getting there
The General Havelock is in Havelock Road, Hastings. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Dawsons Wine Bar, French's, Buskers Bar and Barnaby's Lounge
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people ask before turning up at Hastings' The General Havelock open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hastings open mic nights for alternatives.
The General Havelock 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 General Havelock'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.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The General Havelock is in Havelock Road, Hastings. Get directions, or see the other Hastings open mics.
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The General Havelock open mic in brief. The General Havelock open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed). The General Havelock’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Hastings are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near The General Havelock
All ›More rooms near The General Havelock: De La Warr Pavilion, Eastbourne Bandstand, French's, Printers Playhouse, Ritual Bar, The Carlisle, The Crown House Hastings, The Frontier Bar, The Jenny Lind, The Lamb Inn and The Old Dairy Taproom.
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