The Royal Norfolk Hotel sits on Sandgate High Street in Folkestone, and its Gee's Bar is a reliable spot on the local live-music circuit. There's an open mic on the third Wednesday of the month — Jack and Will's Open Mic also runs here, welcoming talent from across the area — plus live bands every weekend and regular solo and duo performers. A proper seafront-town pub backing grassroots music.
Gee's Bar, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate · Every other Wednesday · Free
Royal Norfolk Hotel Open Mic
Gee's Bar, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Royal Norfolk Hotel · Folkestone
Wednesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
18 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 2 June 2026
Royal Norfolk Hotel Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Royal Norfolk HotelGee's Bar, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate
Folkestone CT20 3BD
Gee's Bar, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone — 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 Royal Norfolk Hotel
About This Open Mic
Every other Wednesday in Gee's Bar, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone
Kicks off at 20:00
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 Folkestone open mic directory
The Night
Jack and Will's Open Mic runs fortnightly at Gee's Bar inside the Royal Norfolk Hotel on Sandgate High Street, just along the coast from Folkestone. Hosted by Jack and Will, it brings together musicians and performers from across the local area for a free, walk-in session. A friendly seaside-pub open mic with a regular, community feel.
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 Royal Norfolk Hotel’s Wednesday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
22:00Venue closes
Every other Wednesday Free entry
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Gee's Bar, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BD
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Folkestone live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Folkestone open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Folkestone mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Gee's Bar, Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3BD.
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