Guildford City Club is a private members club and music venue on Joseph's Road, a short walk from Guildford town centre. Alongside the usual club facilities of bars, big screens, pool, snooker and darts, it has built a reputation as one of the town's better rooms for live music, including the annual CityFest weekend each October. The stage has a full band setup and house sound engineering. The Juicebox open mic runs there on alternate Thursdays.
Guildford · Every other Thursday · No fee listed
Guildford City Club Open Mic
Guildford's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 18:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 7 Nov 202618:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every other Thursday |
| 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 · Comedians · Poets · Electronic artists |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every other ThursdayHow the night runs
Every other Thursday
Check the date before you goRunning order
18:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Guildford City Club
GuildfordGetting there
73 Joseph's Road,
Guildford GU1 1DN
Guildford GU1 1DN
The nearest station is London Road (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
GuildfordAbout the night
Juicebox is a fortnightly Thursday open mic at Guildford City Club on Joseph's Road, running from 6pm on alternate Thursdays. Free entry, and it draws students from ACM Guildford and the University of Surrey. The club is a private members club, so check guest entry before turning up.
Guildford City Club is a private members club and music venue on Joseph's Road, a short walk from Guildford town centre. Alongside the usual club facilities of bars, big screens, pool, snooker and darts, it has built a reputation as one of the town's better rooms for live music, including the annual CityFest weekend each October. The stage has a full band setup and house sound engineering. The Juicebox open mic runs there on alternate Thursdays.
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Guildford · Every other Thursday
Guildford City Club Open Mic
Guildford's thursday open mic. Starts at 18:00.
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- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 7 Nov
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Guildford City Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
Guildford City Club Open Mic runs on Thursdays (fortnightly) at Guildford City Club in Guildford, starting at 18:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 7 Nov 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Guildford City Club’s venue page →
Music starts around 18:00, finishing about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Poets · Electronic artists
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery other Thursday
Starts18:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Juicebox is a fortnightly Thursday open mic at Guildford City Club on Joseph's Road, running from 6pm on alternate Thursdays. Free entry, and it draws students from ACM Guildford and the University of Surrey. The club is a private members club, so check guest entry before turning up.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Guildford City Club’s Thursday night runs.
Kick-off18:00Every other Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every other Thursday
Getting there
Guildford, GU1 1DN - the map is below.
Kit
Guildford City Club provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Guildford City Club
73 Joseph's Road, Guildford GU1 1DN
Address73 Joseph's Road
AreaGuildford
PostcodeGU1 1DN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is London Road (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Guildford City Club in Guildford; GU1 1DN 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 Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Guildford City Club provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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Guildford City Club provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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73 Joseph's Road, Guildford GU1 1DN.
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The nearest station is London Road (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is GU1 1DN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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