Established in 2007, Bramleys is a characterful cocktail bar at 15 Orange Street in central Canterbury, a hideaway of vintage nostalgia and 19th-century bohemia set in a historic building. Alongside its cocktails it runs a lively programme of live music, from jazz and blues to DJ nights, and hosts a free-entry open mic every fortnight on a Thursday.
Canterbury · Every other Thursday · No fee listed
Bramleys Cocktail Bar Open Mic
Orange Street's thursday open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
time tbc · we're working to find outThursdays
| Night | Every other Thursday |
| 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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03 — The night
Every other ThursdayHow the night runs
Every other Thursday
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Bramleys Cocktail Bar
Orange StreetGetting there
Orange Street, Canterbury
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
Orange Street, CanterburyAbout the night
Bramleys Cocktail Bar on Orange Street, Canterbury hosts a free-entry open mic night every fortnight on a Thursday, hosted with Kieron Stone.
Established in 2007, Bramleys is a characterful cocktail bar at 15 Orange Street in central Canterbury, a hideaway of vintage nostalgia and 19th-century bohemia set in a historic building. Alongside its cocktails it runs a lively programme of live music, from jazz and blues to DJ nights, and hosts a free-entry open mic every fortnight on a Thursday.
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Orange Street · Every other Thursday
Bramleys Cocktail Bar Open Mic
Orange Street's thursday open mic.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 1 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Bramleys Cocktail Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bramleys Cocktail Bar Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at Bramleys Cocktail Bar in Canterbury. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 1 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayEvery other Thursday
StartsTBCstart timeNot confirmed yet
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Bramleys Cocktail Bar on Orange Street, Canterbury hosts a free-entry open mic night every fortnight on a Thursday, hosted with Kieron Stone.
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 Bramleys Cocktail Bar’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every other Thursday
Getting there
Orange Street, Canterbury - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Bramleys Cocktail Bar
Orange Street, Canterbury
AreaOrange Street, Canterbury
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Getting there
Bramleys Cocktail Bar is in Orange Street, Canterbury. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Thursday 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
8 things people want to know before Canterbury's Bramleys Cocktail Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Canterbury open mic nights for alternatives.
Bramleys Cocktail Bar has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for Bramleys Cocktail Bar's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Canterbury open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Bramleys Cocktail Bar is in Orange Street, Canterbury. Get directions, or see the other Margate open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Canterbury regulars across the Canterbury open mic scene. Canterbury open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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