Harmony HQ is a community arts venue run by Harmony Maidstone, a registered charity (no. 1128315), in Unit 327 of The Mall above the King Street bus station in Maidstone town centre. It has a stage with full backline, sofa seating and an alcohol-free sober bar, and events are supervised by the charity's staff and mentors. The Youth Jam Night is an under-25s open mic running twice a month on Thursdays, currently the 1st and 3rd, with listed dates of 17 September, 1 October, 15 October, 5 November and 19 November 2026; tickets are 10 pounds, or 7 pounds concession.
Maidstone · Every other Thursday · £10.00
Harmony HQ Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 18:30. £10.00 entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202618:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every other Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | £10.00 |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Spoken word artists · Poets |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every other ThursdayHow the night runs
Every other Thursday
Check the date before you goRunning order
18:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Harmony HQ
Town CentreGetting there
Unit 327, The Mall,
Town Centre, Maidstone ME15 6AT
Town Centre, Maidstone ME15 6AT
The nearest station is Maidstone East (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town Centre, MaidstoneAbout the night
Runs fortnightly on Thursdays, from 18:30. Also runs a second open-floor night: Friday from 18:30 (poetry, spoken_word). Harmony HQ is a community arts venue run by Harmony Maidstone, a registered charity (no. 1128315), in Unit 327 of The Mall above the King Street bus station in Maidstone town centre. It has a stage with full backline, sofa seating and an alcohol-free sober bar, and events are supervised by the charity's staff and mentors. The Youth Jam Night is an under-25s open mic running twice a month on Thursdays, currently the 1st and 3rd, with listed dates of 17 September, 1 October, 15 October, 5 November and 19 November 2026; tickets are 10 pounds, or 7 pounds concession.
Harmony HQ is a community arts venue run by Harmony Maidstone, a registered charity (no. 1128315), in Unit 327 of The Mall above the King Street bus station in Maidstone town centre. It has a stage with full backline, sofa seating and an alcohol-free sober bar, and events are supervised by the charity's staff and mentors. The Youth Jam Night is an under-25s open mic running twice a month on Thursdays, currently the 1st and 3rd, with listed dates of 17 September, 1 October, 15 October, 5 November and 19 November 2026; tickets are 10 pounds, or 7 pounds concession.
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Town Centre · Every other Thursday · £10.00
Harmony HQ Open Mic
Town Centre's thursday open mic. Starts at 18:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last verified
- £10.00
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Harmony HQ Open Mic — Quick Facts
Harmony HQ Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at Harmony HQ in Maidstone, starting at 18:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 16 Sept 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Harmony HQ’s venue page →
The night starts at 18:30. Sign-up is online, in advance. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Entry£10.00
Sign-upOnline, in advance
Who playsMusicians · Spoken word artists · Poets
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery other Thursday
Starts18:30start time
Sign-upOnlinesign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Runs fortnightly on Thursdays, from 18:30. Also runs a second open-floor night: Friday from 18:30 (poetry, spoken_word). Harmony HQ is a community arts venue run by Harmony Maidstone, a registered charity (no. 1128315), in Unit 327 of The Mall above the King Street bus station in Maidstone town centre. It has a stage with full backline, sofa seating and an alcohol-free sober bar, and events are supervised by the charity's staff and mentors. The Youth Jam Night is an under-25s open mic running twice a month on Thursdays, currently the 1st and 3rd, with listed dates of 17 September, 1 October, 15 October, 5 November and 19 November 2026; tickets are 10 pounds, or 7 pounds concession.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Harmony HQ’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off18:30Every other Thursday
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every other Thursday
Getting there
Town Centre, Maidstone, ME15 6AT - the map is below.
Kit
Harmony HQ provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 18:30.
Find Harmony HQ
Unit 327, The Mall, Town Centre, Maidstone ME15 6AT
AddressUnit 327, The Mall
AreaTown Centre, Maidstone
PostcodeME15 6AT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Maidstone East (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Harmony HQ in Town Centre, Maidstone; ME15 6AT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Book your slot online, in advance, then arrive in time for 18:30. Entry is £10.00. Harmony HQ provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Unit 327, The Mall, Town Centre, Maidstone ME15 6AT.
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The nearest station is Maidstone East (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is ME15 6AT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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