The Havana is an independent grassroots music venue and bar in the centre of Chichester, on Little London just off East Street. It runs a full week of live music and club programming, including a weekly open mic, a Monday jazz jam, new music nights and Latin and disco nights. The main room is a brick-vaulted cellar space used for gigs and DJ sets. The venue also takes private hire bookings.
Chichester · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Havana Open Mic
Chichester's wednesday open mic.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 8 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 8 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Havana
ChichesterGetting there
3 Little London,
Chichester PO19 1PH
Chichester PO19 1PH
The nearest station is Chichester (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
ChichesterAbout the night
An open mic every Wednesday from 8pm at The Havana on Little London, hosted by Toby Bain. The Havana is one of Chichester's main grassroots music rooms and the night runs in its brick-vaulted cellar space.
The Havana is an independent grassroots music venue and bar in the centre of Chichester, on Little London just off East Street. It runs a full week of live music and club programming, including a weekly open mic, a Monday jazz jam, new music nights and Latin and disco nights. The main room is a brick-vaulted cellar space used for gigs and DJ sets. The venue also takes private hire bookings.
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Chichester · Every Wednesday
The Havana Open Mic
Chichester's wednesday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 8 Nov
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Havana Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Havana Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Havana in Chichester, 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 8 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 19m
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
An open mic every Wednesday from 8pm at The Havana on Little London, hosted by Toby Bain. The Havana is one of Chichester's main grassroots music rooms and the night runs in its brick-vaulted cellar space.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Havana’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 19m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Havana provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Havana
3 Little London, Chichester PO19 1PH
Address3 Little London
AreaChichester
PostcodePO19 1PH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Chichester (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Havana in Chichester; PO19 1PH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Good Intent, The Chichester Inn, The Ghost at the Feast and The Lord Raglan
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Havana provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Havana provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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3 Little London, Chichester PO19 1PH.
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The nearest station is Chichester (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is PO19 1PH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Havana
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