The Dog House is a multi-award-winning micropub and vinyl bar at Evegate, Smeeth, near Ashford in Kent — a CAMRA Pub of the Year known for its cask ales, vinyl and live music. It hosts two monthly open mics: an all-abilities night on the third Thursday and a country-music night, The Dayhouse, on the first Thursday.
Ashford · Every 3rd Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Dog House Micropub Open Mic
Evegate, Smeeth's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 2 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every 3rd Thursday of the month |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Dog House Micropub
Evegate, SmeethGetting there
Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford
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
Evegate, Smeeth, AshfordAbout the night
The Dog House Micropub at Evegate, Smeeth near Ashford runs a general open mic on the third Thursday of each month from 7:30pm, welcoming all abilities to sing or play an instrument. A separate country-music open mic, The Dayhouse, runs on the first Thursday.
The Dog House is a multi-award-winning micropub and vinyl bar at Evegate, Smeeth, near Ashford in Kent — a CAMRA Pub of the Year known for its cask ales, vinyl and live music. It hosts two monthly open mics: an all-abilities night on the third Thursday and a country-music night, The Dayhouse, on the first Thursday.
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Evegate, Smeeth · Every 3rd Thursday of the month
The Dog House Micropub Open Mic
Evegate, Smeeth's thursday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 2 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Dog House Micropub Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Dog House Micropub Open Mic runs on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Dog House Micropub in Ashford, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 2 Oct 2026
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Music starts around 19:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 49m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery 3rd Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Dog House Micropub at Evegate, Smeeth near Ashford runs a general open mic on the third Thursday of each month from 7:30pm, welcoming all abilities to sing or play an instrument. A separate country-music open mic, The Dayhouse, runs on the first Thursday.
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 Dog House Micropub’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 49m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 17 Dec · Thu 21 Jan
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Dog House Micropub
Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford
AreaEvegate, Smeeth, Ashford
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Getting there
You'll find The Dog House Micropub in Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Thursday 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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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Ashford open mic nights for alternatives.
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The Dog House Micropub is in Evegate, Smeeth, Ashford. Get directions, or see the other Maidstone open mics.
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The Dog House Micropub open mic in brief. The Dog House Micropub open mic runs every 3rd Thursday of the month from 19:30 (no fee listed). The Dog House Micropub’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Ashford are listed by day, for another night this week.
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