The Pig is a live music venue in White Rock, Hastings, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Pig provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Hastings · Every Thursday · No fee listed
The Pig Open Mic
White Rock's thursday open mic. Full backline. 15-min slots.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. 15-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | 15 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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Listed in the Hastings open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off· 15-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Pig
White RockGetting there
White Rock, Hastings
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Provided |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
White Rock, HastingsAbout the night
The Pig on White Rock is a buzzy Hastings bar known for great beer, home-cooked food and a near-legendary weekly open mic every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm. Hosted with a friendly, anyone-welcome spirit, it draws everyone from seasoned regulars to first-timers, and the gear is genuinely full-band: PA, electric and acoustic guitars, piano, mics, cajon and a drum kit, plus Bluetooth/Aux. Entry is free and you'll even get a free drink if you perform — just turn up and add your name.
The Pig is a live music venue in White Rock, Hastings, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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White Rock · Every Thursday
The Pig Open Mic
White Rock's thursday open mic. Full backline. 15-min slots.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
- Listed since
- 21 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 15 min
- Slot length
- Community
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Pig Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Pig Open Mic runs on Thursdays at The Pig 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 21 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 15 minutes - room for roughly 12 acts. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 22m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
Slots15minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Pig on White Rock is a buzzy Hastings bar known for great beer, home-cooked food and a near-legendary weekly open mic every Thursday from 8pm to 11pm. Hosted with a friendly, anyone-welcome spirit, it draws everyone from seasoned regulars to first-timers, and the gear is genuinely full-band: PA, electric and acoustic guitars, piano, mics, cajon and a drum kit, plus Bluetooth/Aux. Entry is free and you'll even get a free drink if you perform — just turn up and add your name.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardProvided
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Pig’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Slots15minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
The Pig provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 15 minutes.
Find The Pig
White Rock, Hastings
AreaWhite Rock, Hastings
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
You'll find The Pig in White Rock, 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
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Hastings' The Pig 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.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Pig'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.
The Pig is in White Rock, Hastings. Get directions, or see the other Hastings open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Hastings regulars across the Hastings open mic scene. Hastings open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Hastings open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Pig
All ›More rooms near The Pig: De La Warr Pavilion, Eastbourne Bandstand, French's, Printers Playhouse, Ritual Bar, The Carlisle, The Crown House Hastings, The Frontier Bar, The General Havelock, The Jenny Lind and The Lamb Inn.
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