The Market House is a vibrant Shepherd Neame pub in the centre of Maidstone with a genuinely packed live-music week. Its Wednesday Jam Night kicks off from 8pm with house band The Paper Castles, and there's great live music every weekend alongside a monthly live-music quiz with Andy Mack. A lively, music-first spot pairing local acts with fresh food and a wide range of beers.
Maidstone · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Market House Open Mic
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 8 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | The Paper Castles |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Market House
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PSGetting there
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, Maidstone
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
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, MaidstoneAbout the night
The Market House on Earl Street hosts a weekly Jam Night every Wednesday from 8pm, hosted by house band The Paper Castles. Entry is free and it runs as a walk-up jam, so musicians can drop in to play a few numbers in a relaxed Maidstone pub setting.
The Market House is a vibrant Shepherd Neame pub in the centre of Maidstone with a genuinely packed live-music week. Its Wednesday Jam Night kicks off from 8pm with house band The Paper Castles, and there's great live music every weekend alongside a monthly live-music quiz with Andy Mack. A lively, music-first spot pairing local acts with fresh food and a wide range of beers.
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30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS · Every Wednesday
The Market House Open Mic
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS's wednesday open mic.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 8 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Market House Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Market House Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Market House in Maidstone, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 8 Oct 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Market House’s venue page →
The night Every Wednesday
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. The Paper Castles hosts the night.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostThe Paper Castles
Directory statusVerified active
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Market House on Earl Street hosts a weekly Jam Night every Wednesday from 8pm, hosted by house band The Paper Castles. Entry is free and it runs as a walk-up jam, so musicians can drop in to play a few numbers in a relaxed Maidstone pub setting.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Market House’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Market House
30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, Maidstone
Area30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, Maidstone
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Getting there
You'll find The Market House in 30 Earl Street, ME14 1PS, Maidstone. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Maidstone open mic nights for alternatives.
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10 — Venues near The Market House
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