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What's On in Tunbridge Wells

Q: What live music is on in Tunbridge Wells over the next four weeks?

We currently list 2 gigs in Tunbridge Wells between 29 Sept and 27 Oct, across 1 venue. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Tunbridge Wells gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: Which Tunbridge Wells venues have the most on?

Right now: ced31372-4c96-494f-ba1e-779ec3f5cf67. In total we track 8 grassroots venues in Tunbridge Wells, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Tunbridge Wells venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in Tunbridge Wells?

Tunbridge Wells has 7 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Tunbridge Wells open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in Tunbridge Wells over the next four weeks — 29 Sept – 27 Oct. 2 gigs listed in Tunbridge Wells over the next 28 days across 1 venue. In total we track 8 grassroots venues and 7 regular open mics here.

Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Tunbridge Wells gigs in your inbox — and go to one.

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Every grassroots gig we hold for Tunbridge Wells between 29 Sept and 27 Oct.

Tuesday: 1 gig
Monday: 1 gig
Most listed genres: Rock (1)
Imported daily from Ticketmaster, Skiddle and direct submissions

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1 different Tunbridge Wells venues have something on in the next 28 days.

Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall — 1 gig
7 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

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7 regular open mic nights running in Tunbridge Wells. Turn up, put your name down, play.

Weekly and fortnightly nights across the city
Most are free to attend and free to play
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Updated daily · 2 gigs in Tunbridge Wells over the next four weeks

Last updated: 29 September 2026

Support grassroots music in Tunbridge Wells

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Tunbridge Wells still has 8 of them.

Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.

This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 2 gigs across Tunbridge Wells over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 8 grassroots venues and 7 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.

The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Tunbridge Wells listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in Tunbridge Wells

Every grassroots gig we hold for Tunbridge Wells in the next four weeks — 29 Sept – 27 Oct. Updated daily.

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OCT

The Bootleg Beatles

Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells

Tuesday, 13 October 2026 · 19:30

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OCT

Music Tonbridge | Rock Through The Ages

North Kent College Tonbridge·Judd, Tunbridge Wells

Monday, 19 October 2026 · 18:00–22:00

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Venues in Tunbridge Wells

Where live music actually happens in Tunbridge Wells.

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Even Flow

Tunbridge Wells★★★★★ (—)

Coffee and records by day, open mic and music by night

Backline0 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon07:30–16:00
Tue07:30–16:00
Wed07:30–16:00
Thu07:30–16:00
Fri07:30–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun10:00–15:00

Tunbridge Wells › Royal Tunbridge Wells★★★★★ (—)

Tunbridge Wells pub with live sport and music.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:30
Tue12:00–00:00
Wed12:00–00:00
Thu12:00–00:30
Fri12:00–01:30
Sat12:00–01:30
Sun12:00–00:00

Tunbridge Wells › Camden Road★★★★★ (—)

250-cap indie, rock and punk venue.

Backline3 of 7

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MonClosed
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Fri19:30–23:00
Sat19:30–23:00
SunClosed

Tunbridge Wells › The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells★★★★★ (—)

Restaurant and music venue.

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The Star Inn is a Matfield live-music venue with a monthly Thursday open mic night.

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Tunbridge Wells › The Pantiles★★★★★ (—)

Traditional Tunbridge Wells pub with live music.

Backline1 of 7

PA system
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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon15:00–23:00
Tue15:00–23:00
Wed15:00–23:00
Thu15:00–00:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall

Tunbridge Wells › Royal Tunbridge Wells★★★★★ (—)

Assembly hall theatre with touring shows.

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Tonbridge › Tonbridge High Street★★★★★ (—)

Ye Olde Chequers Inn in Tonbridge hosts an open mic fortnightly on a Monday at 7.

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Open mics in Tunbridge Wells

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Even Flow

79 St John's Road, TN4 9TU, Tunbridge Wells

Starts 16:30

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Tonbridge High Street, Tonbridge

Starts 19:30

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Entry£8.00
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70-72 The Pantiles, TN2 5TW, Tunbridge Wells

Starts 19:00

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Entry£5.00
PAProvided
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Tunbridge Wells Common, Tunbridge Wells

Starts 17:00

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Entry£5.00
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Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells

Starts 19:30

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High Street, Tunbridge Wells

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What's on in Tunbridge Wells — FAQs

Common questions about live music in Tunbridge Wells, answered with this week's live data.

What live music is on in Tunbridge Wells over the next four weeks?

We currently list 2 gigs in Tunbridge Wells between 29 Sept and 27 Oct, across 1 venue. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Tunbridge Wells gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in Tunbridge Wells?

None of the Tunbridge Wells gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Tunbridge Wells open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.

What is the busiest night for live music in Tunbridge Wells?

There is no clear busiest night in Tunbridge Wells at the moment — the 2 listed gigs are spread thinly across the 28-day window. Listings update daily.

Which Tunbridge Wells venues have the most on?

Right now: ced31372-4c96-494f-ba1e-779ec3f5cf67. In total we track 8 grassroots venues in Tunbridge Wells, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Tunbridge Wells venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in Tunbridge Wells?

Tunbridge Wells has 7 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Tunbridge Wells open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

How much does a gig cost in Tunbridge Wells, and what should an artist be paid?

Most Tunbridge Wells venues in our listings do not publish a ticket price in advance. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.

Why do grassroots venues in Tunbridge Wells matter?

Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Tunbridge Wells still has 8 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.

How do I get a Tunbridge Wells gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Tunbridge Wells gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.

Go to one this month

2 gigs listed in Tunbridge Wells over the next four weeks, across 8 grassroots venues and 7 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.

Help keep grassroots venues open in Tunbridge Wells

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