The Star Inn is a tile-hung village pub beside the green and pond in Matfield, on the Maidstone Road between Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells. Inside there is wood panelling, beams, a small flagstone dining area with a wood burner, a snug and a spacious rear function room. It serves hearty pub food including its signature pies, with Harveys Sussex Best Bitter, Tonbridge Traditional Ale and Sharps Doom Bar as regular cask beers. Music is occasional rather than nightly, with the monthly open mic and booked acts on selected Saturdays.
Matfield · Every 1st Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Star Inn Open Mic
Matfield's monthly Thursday open mic at The Star Inn, TN12 7JR.
Next night: Thu 3 Dec. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
time tbc · we're working to find outThursdays
| Night | Every 1st Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thestarmatfield.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 1st Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Star Inn
TonbridgeGetting there
Maidstone Road,
Tonbridge, Matfield TN12 7JR
Tonbridge, Matfield TN12 7JR
The nearest station is Paddock Wood (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
Tonbridge, MatfieldAbout the night
A monthly open mic held on the first Thursday of every month in this village pub near Matfield green, a few miles from Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells. The night is listed on the pub own what-is-on page as a standing monthly fixture. No start time, slot length or sign-up method is published, so it is worth phoning ahead. The pub also books live acts on various Saturdays through the year.
The Star Inn is a tile-hung village pub beside the green and pond in Matfield, on the Maidstone Road between Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells. Inside there is wood panelling, beams, a small flagstone dining area with a wood burner, a snug and a spacious rear function room. It serves hearty pub food including its signature pies, with Harveys Sussex Best Bitter, Tonbridge Traditional Ale and Sharps Doom Bar as regular cask beers. Music is occasional rather than nightly, with the monthly open mic and booked acts on selected Saturdays.
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Tonbridge · Every 1st Thursday of the month
The Star Inn Open Mic
Matfield's monthly Thursday open mic at The Star Inn, TN12 7JR.
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- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
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- 23 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Star Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Star Inn Open Mic runs on the 1st Thursday of the month at The Star Inn in Matfield. Matfield's monthly Thursday open mic at The Star Inn, TN12 7JR. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 23 Sept 2026
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About This Open Mic
A monthly open mic held on the first Thursday of every month in this village pub near Matfield green, a few miles from Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells. The night is listed on the pub own what-is-on page as a standing monthly fixture. No start time, slot length or sign-up method is published, so it is worth phoning ahead. The pub also books live acts on various Saturdays through the year.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Star Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 1st Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 3 Dec · Thu 7 Jan · Thu 4 Feb
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Find The Star Inn
Maidstone Road, Tonbridge, Matfield TN12 7JR
AddressMaidstone Road
AreaTonbridge, Matfield
PostcodeTN12 7JR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Paddock Wood (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Star Inn in Tonbridge, Matfield; TN12 7JR is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Even Flow, Ye Olde Chequers Inn, The Bell Inn and The Grey Lady
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Maidstone Road, Tonbridge, Matfield TN12 7JR.
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The nearest station is Paddock Wood (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TN12 7JR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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