The Chambers is a live music venue in <strong>Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone</strong>, 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.
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place · Monthly on Fridays · Free
The Chambers Open Mic
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place's friday open mic. Full backline.
Open mic at a glance The Chambers · Folkestone
Friday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
18 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 18 July 2026
The Chambers Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
The ChambersRadnor Chambers, Cheriton Place
Folkestone CT20 2BB
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, 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
Full backline on stage
In-house sound engineer
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Chambers
About This Open Mic
Monthly on Fridays in Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone
Kicks off at 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Full backline on stage
Part of the Folkestone open mic directory
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.
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 The Chambers’s Friday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
Monthly on Fridays Free entry
Find The Chambers
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Folkestone mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
Radnor Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone CT20 2BB.
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