The Grey Lady Music Lounge is an iconic live music bar on the historic Pantiles at 70-72 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent (TN2 5TW). It runs several music nights a week - Wednesdays and Sundays for local and touring acts, plus a live jazz act every Thursday - across acoustic, jazz, blues and soul. The room has a dedicated stage, professional sound system and top-tier speakers, comfortably seating up to 60 or holding 80 standing, with a full a la carte menu served upstairs and the space available for private hire. Bookings on 01892 544700.
70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW · Every 1st Tuesday of the month · £5.00
The Grey Lady Open Mic
70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Grey Lady · Tunbridge Wells
Tuesday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
17 Jul
Last verified
£5.00
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Last updated: 17 July 2026
The Grey Lady Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start19:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
Entry£5.00
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Grey Lady70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW
Tunbridge Wells
70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW, Tunbridge Wells — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
£5.00 entry
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Grey Lady
About This Open Mic
Every 1st Tuesday of the month in 70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW, Tunbridge Wells
Kicks off at 19:00
Entry £5.00
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Tunbridge Wells open mic directory
The Night
The Grey Lady's Singers' Open Mic Night is a vocalists' showcase on the first Tuesday of the month, with doors at 7pm and singing from 7.30pm to 10pm, held in the warm, welcoming surroundings of this Pantiles bar in Tunbridge Wells. The distinctive draw is live piano accompaniment from Roger Lewin — singers can perform with the pianist, bring their own backing tracks or sheet music, or do an original song, with everyone from beginners to seasoned pros welcome to take the stage. Entry is £5 on the door for singers and listeners alike, and there's a full bar and food to enjoy through the evening.
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 Grey Lady’s Tuesday night runs.
19:00Kick-off
22:00Last songs
Every 1st Tuesday of the month £5.00 entry
Find The Grey Lady
70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW, Tunbridge Wells
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is £5.00 and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Tunbridge Wells open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
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70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW, Tunbridge Wells.
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