The Chambers is a live music venue in Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Chambers provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Folkestone · Monthly on Fridays · No fee listed
The Chambers Open Mic
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place's friday open mic. Full backline.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 8 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Fridays
sign-up on the nightFridays
| Night | Monthly on Fridays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
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Listed in the Folkestone open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts | Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Monthly on FridaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Fridays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Chambers
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton PlaceGetting there
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone CT20 2BB
The nearest station is Folkestone Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided · 1 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, FolkestoneAbout the night
The Famous Chambers Open Mic runs on the first Friday of the month at The Chambers, a basement venue at Radnor Chambers on Cheriton Place in Folkestone. It's one of the better-equipped open mics on the Kent coast: a full PA and sound desk run by dedicated sound engineers, in a performer- and tech-friendly space that's also fully wheelchair accessible. A free, walk-in night well-suited to bands and acts who want a proper stage setup.
The Chambers is a live music venue in Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place · Monthly on Fridays
The Chambers Open Mic
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place's friday open mic. Full backline. Starts at 20:00.
- Friday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
- Listed since
- 8 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Chambers Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Chambers Open Mic runs on Fridays (monthly) at The Chambers in Folkestone, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 8 Oct 2026
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The night Monthly on Fridays
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightFridayMonthly on Fridays
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Famous Chambers Open Mic runs on the first Friday of the month at The Chambers, a basement venue at Radnor Chambers on Cheriton Place in Folkestone. It's one of the better-equipped open mics on the Kent coast: a full PA and sound desk run by dedicated sound engineers, in a performer- and tech-friendly space that's also fully wheelchair accessible. A free, walk-in night well-suited to bands and acts who want a proper stage setup.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Chambers’s Friday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Fridays
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Monthly on Fridays
Getting there
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2BB - the map is below.
Kit
The Chambers provides a PA system, vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Chambers
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone CT20 2BB
AreaRadnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone
PostcodeCT20 2BB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Folkestone Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Chambers is in Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone — use CT20 2BB for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Foundry, The Lifeboat, Your Music School (YMS) and Rosslyn Court
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 things people ask before turning up at Folkestone's The Chambers open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Folkestone open mic nights for alternatives.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Chambers's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Folkestone open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
The Chambers is in Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone CT20 2BB. Get directions, or see the other Margate open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Folkestone regulars across the Folkestone open mic scene. Folkestone open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Folkestone Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CT20 2BB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. Browse other Folkestone open mics.
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10 — Venues near The Chambers
All ›More rooms near The Chambers: Drill Shed, 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, Rosslyn Court and Royal Norfolk Hotel.
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