The Sussex Arms is a traditional pub on Sussex Mews, just off the Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with a history stretching back to the early 17th century when it served the coachmen and servants of the gentry. Its real significance for musicians is the Forum Basement — a dedicated live-music room curated by The Forum (the town's renowned independent grassroots venue) where bands, DJs and comedians perform regularly, alongside in-house events and DJ nights. A characterful, hidden-gem pub tucked behind the Corn Exchange, it's one of Tunbridge Wells' key small-capacity (around 50) live-music and gig spots.
Tunbridge Wells · Dates vary · No fee listed
The Sussex Arms Open Mic
Tunbridge Wells's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 22 Oct 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
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03 — The night
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19:30 Kick-off
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Sussex Arms
Tunbridge WellsGetting there
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05 — What's on stage
4 provided · 3 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Tunbridge WellsAbout the night
The Sussex Arms is a traditional pub on The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with its open mic held downstairs in the Forum Basement — the same room The Forum uses for live music, comedy and DJ nights. The Sussex Open Mic Night starts at 7:30pm and everyone's welcome to get up and play: bring your voice, guitar, percussion or whatever you fancy. They provide amps, PA and mics, so you can travel light. Reserve a slot by calling or messaging the pub, or just turn up on the night.
The Sussex Arms is a traditional pub on Sussex Mews, just off the Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with a history stretching back to the early 17th century when it served the coachmen and servants of the gentry. Its real significance for musicians is the Forum Basement — a dedicated live-music room curated by The Forum (the town's renowned independent grassroots venue) where bands, DJs and comedians perform regularly, alongside in-house events and DJ nights. A characterful, hidden-gem pub tucked behind the Corn Exchange, it's one of Tunbridge Wells' key small-capacity (around 50) live-music and gig spots.
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The Sussex Arms Open Mic
Tunbridge Wells's thursday open mic.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 22 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Sussex Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Sussex Arms Open Mic runs on dates that vary at The Sussex Arms in Tunbridge Wells, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 22 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is by phone, in advance. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upBy phone, in advance
BacklinePA provided
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Starts19:30start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Sussex Arms is a traditional pub on The Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells, with its open mic held downstairs in the Forum Basement — the same room The Forum uses for live music, comedy and DJ nights. The Sussex Open Mic Night starts at 7:30pm and everyone's welcome to get up and play: bring your voice, guitar, percussion or whatever you fancy. They provide amps, PA and mics, so you can travel light. Reserve a slot by calling or messaging the pub, or just turn up on the night.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardTBC
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Sussex Arms’s Thursday night runs.
Kick-off19:30Dates vary
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
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Kit
The Sussex Arms provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
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Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30.
Find The Sussex Arms
Tunbridge Wells
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Getting there
You'll find The Sussex Arms in Tunbridge Wells. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
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Planning Your Thursday Night
Book your slot by phone, in advance, then arrive in time for 19:30. The Sussex Arms provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics, a guitar amp and a bass amp — check the rest with the venue.
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10 — Venues near The Sussex Arms
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