The Convivial Rabbit is an independent micropub on Trinity Street in the centre of Dorchester, a short drive from Weymouth. It serves up to six gravity fed cask ales from small independent breweries across the UK, rotated weekly, alongside local ciders, wines and spirits. It is a small, conversation first room with no television and no jukebox, which is what makes it well suited to acoustic music. Alongside the weekly Sunday folk session it runs twice monthly quiz nights and occasional live music events.
Dorchester · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Convivial Rabbit Open Mic
Dorchester's weekly Sunday folk open session at The Convivial Rabbit, DT1 1TT.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 23 Sept 202619:30
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | convivialrabbit.co.uk |
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
22:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Convivial Rabbit
Town CentreGetting there
1 Trinity House, Trinity Street,
Town Centre, Dorchester DT1 1TT
Town Centre, Dorchester DT1 1TT
The nearest station is Dorchester West (rail station), about 10 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
Town Centre, DorchesterAbout the night
The Convivial Rabbit hosts an eclectic folk session every Sunday evening in its single room micropub. Players sit around the bar and take turns leading tunes and songs, and listeners are welcome to simply sit in. It is an acoustic open session with no stage, no PA and no booking, so anyone with an instrument can join. The session typically runs from about 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
The Convivial Rabbit is an independent micropub on Trinity Street in the centre of Dorchester, a short drive from Weymouth. It serves up to six gravity fed cask ales from small independent breweries across the UK, rotated weekly, alongside local ciders, wines and spirits. It is a small, conversation first room with no television and no jukebox, which is what makes it well suited to acoustic music. Alongside the weekly Sunday folk session it runs twice monthly quiz nights and occasional live music events.
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Town Centre · Every Sunday
The Convivial Rabbit Open Mic
Dorchester's weekly Sunday folk open session at The Convivial Rabbit, DT1 1TT.
- Sunday
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- Sept 2026
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- 23 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Convivial Rabbit Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Convivial Rabbit Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Convivial Rabbit in Dorchester, starting at 19:30. Dorchester's weekly Sunday folk open session at The Convivial Rabbit, DT1 1TT. 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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The night starts at 19:30. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 49m
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websiteconvivialrabbit.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts19:30start time
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About This Open Mic
The Convivial Rabbit hosts an eclectic folk session every Sunday evening in its single room micropub. Players sit around the bar and take turns leading tunes and songs, and listeners are welcome to simply sit in. It is an acoustic open session with no stage, no PA and no booking, so anyone with an instrument can join. The session typically runs from about 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
What's 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 Convivial Rabbit’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 19:30Starts in 2d 11h 49m
Kick-off19:30Every Sunday
Venue closes22:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Convivial Rabbit
1 Trinity House, Trinity Street, Town Centre, Dorchester DT1 1TT
Address1 Trinity House, Trinity Street
AreaTown Centre, Dorchester
PostcodeDT1 1TT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Dorchester West (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Convivial Rabbit in Town Centre, Dorchester; DT1 1TT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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1 Trinity House, Trinity Street, Town Centre, Dorchester DT1 1TT.
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The nearest station is Dorchester West (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DT1 1TT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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