The Foundry Brew Pub at 77 Stour Street (CT1 2NR) in central Canterbury is home to Canterbury Brewers & Distillers — a working craft brewery, distillery, restaurant and bar all under one roof. The large industrial-feel bar opens through double doors into the brewery and a Kent barn dining room, with over 16 ales, lagers and ciders handcrafted on site plus award-winning spirits including English whisky, rum, vodka and a range of gins. Winner of Pub of the Year at the 2019 Kent Tourism Awards, it runs brewery and distillery tours and a kitchen serving modern pub classics, including mushrooms grown sustainably on site. It hosts a regular free open-mic night (one of Canterbury's most-recommended starter mics) where musicians get short slots to perform.
Canterbury · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Canterbury's Tuesday-night free open mic at 77 Stour Street, CT1 2NR — converted foundry, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
| Capacity | c. 120 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thefoundrycanterbury.co.uk |
| Status | Being verified |
No sign-up. We review corrections within 7 days.
City Centre, Canterbury CT1 2NR
The nearest station is Canterbury East (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
The Foundry is a Canterbury microbrewery and music venue in a converted foundry. Tuesday open mic — full backline.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
77 Stour Street, CT1 2NR. 8 minutes from Canterbury East.
The venue
Converted foundry, multi-room. 18+. Capacity c. 120.
The Foundry Brew Pub at 77 Stour Street (CT1 2NR) in central Canterbury is home to Canterbury Brewers & Distillers — a working craft brewery, distillery, restaurant and bar all under one roof. The large industrial-feel bar opens through double doors into the brewery and a Kent barn dining room, with over 16 ales, lagers and ciders handcrafted on site plus award-winning spirits including English whisky, rum, vodka and a range of gins. Winner of Pub of the Year at the 2019 Kent Tourism Awards, it runs brewery and distillery tours and a kitchen serving modern pub classics, including mushrooms grown sustainably on site. It hosts a regular free open-mic night (one of Canterbury's most-recommended starter mics) where musicians get short slots to perform.
One tap. It tells the next act what to expect.
| 01 | Correct the day, time and sign-up |
| 02 | Edit your profile and photos |
| 03 | Receive artist enquiries |
| 04 | Update backline and capacity |
The Foundry Open Mic
Canterbury's Tuesday-night free open mic at 77 Stour Street, CT1 2NR — converted foundry, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 6 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
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- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Foundry Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Foundry Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at The Foundry in Canterbury, starting at 20:00. Canterbury's Tuesday-night free open mic at 77 Stour Street, CT1 2NR — converted foundry, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
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About This Open Mic
The Foundry is a Canterbury microbrewery and music venue in a converted foundry. Tuesday open mic — full backline.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
77 Stour Street, CT1 2NR. 8 minutes from Canterbury East.
The venue
Converted foundry, multi-room. 18+. Capacity c. 120.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How The Foundry’s Tuesday night runs.
Every Tuesday
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
The Foundry provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Foundry
77 Stour Street, City Centre, Canterbury CT1 2NR
The nearest station is Canterbury East (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Foundry is in City Centre, Canterbury — use CT1 2NR for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
What should you charge for paid gigs? Most open mic musicians are ready sooner than they think — try the Rate Calculator for live UK rates by role, city and venue size. In the wider Canterbury live music scene.
Common Questions
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The Foundry open mic in brief. The Foundry open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:00 (no fee listed). The Foundry’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Canterbury are listed by day, for another night this week.
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More rooms near The Foundry: Drill Shed, Elsewhere, Folkestone Railway Social Club, Folklore, Hall By The Sea, Dreamland Margate, Leas Cliff Hall, Maiden's Head, Margate Lido Complex, Quarterhouse, Queens Road Baptist Centre - Concerts and Workshops and Rosslyn Court.
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