Drakes Cork and Cask sits by the River Medway at 9 Fairmeadow in the heart of Maidstone (ME14 1JP), in a building that first opened as the Lamb Inn back in 1636. It's a craft-beer and cask-ale pub with live music woven through the week: a jam night every Tuesday, full live music every Friday and Saturday at 9pm, and a 'Make Some Noise' original-music showcase on the last Sunday of the month (Sunday sets around 4pm). A large, partly-covered courtyard hosts live entertainment every weekend, so the action spills outdoors in good weather. Dog-friendly, with a pool table, dartboard and board games, Drakes welcomes both originals and covers from local players. Capacity is around 60 standing.
Maidstone · Every Tuesday · Free
Drakes Open Mic
Maidstone's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Drakes · Maidstone
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
21 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 21 July 2026
Drakes Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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 Drakes
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Maidstone
Kicks off at 20:30
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 Maidstone open mic directory
The Night
Drakes Cork & Cask runs a weekly jam night every Tuesday from 8.30pm at 9 Fairmeadow, Maidstone (ME14 1JP) — an open-mic-style session where all musicians and singers are welcome, from seasoned pros to first-timers. The kitchen stays open and the drinks keep flowing, making it a relaxed, free-to-play midweek session. Drop the venue a message to book a table.
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 Drakes’s Tuesday night runs.
20:30Kick-off
00:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
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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.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Maidstone open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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