The Bell Inn is a country pub on the High Street in Kemsing, near Sevenoaks, on a site where a pub has stood since 1830. It serves real ales and food, with a function room, a beer garden and a free car park opposite, and hosts a monthly singaround on the third Monday.
Kemsing · Every 3rd Monday of the month · No fee listed
The Bell Inn Open Mic
Kemsing's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 28 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every 3rd Monday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every 3rd Monday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Bell Inn
KemsingGetting there
High Street,
Kemsing TN15 6NB
Kemsing TN15 6NB
The nearest station is Kemsing (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
KemsingAbout the night
A singaround on the third Monday of each month from 8pm to 11pm at the Bell Inn on Kemsing High Street, near Sevenoaks. Singers and players take turns, and entry is free: the landlord does not charge as long as people use the bar.
The Bell Inn is a country pub on the High Street in Kemsing, near Sevenoaks, on a site where a pub has stood since 1830. It serves real ales and food, with a function room, a beer garden and a free car park opposite, and hosts a monthly singaround on the third Monday.
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Kemsing · Every 3rd Monday of the month
The Bell Inn Open Mic
Kemsing's monday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Oct 2026
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- 28 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Bell Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Bell Inn Open Mic runs on the 3rd Monday of the month at The Bell Inn in Kemsing, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 28 Oct 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Bell Inn’s venue page →
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 22m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightMondayEvery 3rd Monday of the monthNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
A singaround on the third Monday of each month from 8pm to 11pm at the Bell Inn on Kemsing High Street, near Sevenoaks. Singers and players take turns, and entry is free: the landlord does not charge as long as people use the bar.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Bell Inn’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:00Starts in 3d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every 3rd Monday of the month
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every 3rd Monday of the month
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 21 Dec · Mon 18 Jan
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Bell Inn
High Street, Kemsing TN15 6NB
AddressHigh Street
AreaKemsing
PostcodeTN15 6NB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Kemsing (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. The Bell Inn is in Kemsing — use TN15 6NB 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
Even Flow, Ye Olde Chequers Inn, The Grey Lady and The Forum
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Kemsing open mic nights for alternatives.
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Slot length varies — check with the host.
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High Street, Kemsing TN15 6NB.
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The nearest station is Kemsing (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TN15 6NB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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