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.
Orange Street · Every other Thursday · Free
Bramleys Cocktail Bar Open Mic
Orange Street's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Bramleys Cocktail Bar · Canterbury
Thursday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
13 Jun
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 13 June 2026
Bramleys Cocktail Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Bramleys Cocktail BarOrange Street
Canterbury
Orange Street, Canterbury — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
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 Bramleys Cocktail Bar
About This Open Mic
Every other Thursday in Orange Street, Canterbury
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Free entry for performers and audience
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Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Canterbury open mic directory
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.
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 Bramleys Cocktail Bar’s Thursday night runs.
Every other Thursday Free entry
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Orange Street, Canterbury
Planning Your Thursday 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 Canterbury live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Canterbury open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Orange Street, Canterbury.
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