A large glass fronted seafront pavilion on Royal Plain in Lowestoft, run as a community and events space with a cafe bar. Its programme mixes live music, markets, family activities and workshops, and it is one of the main venues for the towns First Light Festival. Its monthly Pavilion Performers open mic is deliberately inclusive, opening with a slot for under 18s.
Royal Plain · Every 2nd Wednesday of the month · Free
East Point Pavilion Open Mic
Royal Plain's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance East Point Pavilion · Lowestoft
Wednesday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
06 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 6 August 2026
East Point Pavilion Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start18:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
East Point PavilionRoyal Plain
Royal Plain
Lowestoft NR33 0AP
Royal Plain, Lowestoft — 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
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About East Point Pavilion
About This Open Mic
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month in Royal Plain, Lowestoft
Kicks off at 18:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Lowestoft open mic directory
The Night
Pavilion Performers Open Mic is a free monthly open mic on the second Wednesday of the month, running 6.30pm to 9.30pm and hosted by local musician Greg Powles. It opens with a turn up and play slot for under 18s performing with an instrument or backing track, then the floor opens to musicians of any age, and closes with a short showcase set by a First Light Festival New Dawn artist. The bar is open throughout. The venue's own events page lists 12 August 2026 and 9 September 2026.
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 East Point Pavilion’s Wednesday night runs.
18:30Kick-off
21:30Last songs
16:00Venue closes
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month Free entry
Find East Point Pavilion
Royal Plain, Royal Plain, Lowestoft NR33 0AP
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 21:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Lowestoft live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Lowestoft open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Lowestoft mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Royal Plain, Royal Plain, Lowestoft NR33 0AP.
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