The Walnut Tree is a cosy, 300-year-old L-shaped local on Tonbridge Road, warmed by a central real fire, that runs regular live music on Friday evenings plus a monthly jam night on the first Monday. Comedy nights on the third Thursday round out a busy entertainment calendar that gives Maidstone musicians a friendly, characterful room to play. The pub's quote-covered walls and snug furnishings make it a welcoming grassroots spot.
Maidstone · Every 1st Monday of the month · Free
The Walnut Tree Open Mic
Maidstone's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Walnut Tree · Maidstone
Monday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Walnut Tree Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start18:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Walnut TreeMaidstone
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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 The Walnut Tree
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Monday of the month in Maidstone
Kicks off at 18:30
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
The Walnut Tree is a lively, dog-friendly local in Loose on the southern edge of Maidstone — named after the big old walnut tree in its garden — with a busy events diary: twice-monthly #SaturdaySounds live music outdoors from 4pm, a monthly Saturday karaoke and a monthly Friday quiz. Its musicians' Jam Night — an informal, all-comers session rather than a strict signed-up open mic — is currently on pause: the pub's own events page says jamming nights "will be making a return in the coming months". Check the venue's events page for the return date before travelling with an instrument.
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 The Walnut Tree’s Monday night runs.
18:30Kick-off
22:00Venue closes
Every 1st Monday of the month Free entry
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Maidstone
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Maidstone live music scene.
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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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