Brighton · grassroots venue

The Oak

Brighton pub with live entertainment.

Capacity to be confirmed, house PA. Various, Dj.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 23 Oct 2026

At a glance, The Oak in Kemptown, Brighton is summed up below. It books various and dj acts. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	12:00–01:15Opens in 4h 09m 11s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Various · Dj

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book The Oak, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books various and dj acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.

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The facts

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Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	VariousDj
Website	instagram.com

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03 — Find The Oak

Kemptown

Getting there

The Oak is at 46 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1RG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 94 rooms in our Brighton venue directory.

46 St James's St,
Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1RG

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The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery Thursday20:00 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Oak publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	12:00–00:15
Tue	12:00–00:15
Wed	12:00–00:15
Thu	12:00–00:15
FriToday	12:00–01:15
Sat	12:00–01:15
Sun	12:00–00:15

06 — What's on stage

2 provided · 5 TBC

The Oak has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
2 vocal mics	Provided
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Kemptown, Brighton

About The Oak

This is the background on The Oak, from the venue and its listings. It books various and dj acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

The Oak is a grassroots music venue in Kemptown, Brighton. It books Various, Dj.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Oak in Brighton serves as a vibrant hub for emerging artists, welcoming both original compositions and covers across a variety of genres. With a solid PA system in place, the venue fosters an intimate atmosphere perfect for grassroots performances. Its central location on St James's Street makes it a go-to spot for local music lovers looking to discover fresh talent.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Oak on GigXchange is its open mic. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Brighton gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

Open mic, every Thursday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Brighton gig directory.

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09 — Brighton league

Next 30 days

The Brighton league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#78

of 94
live rooms

Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

01	Chalk, Brighton	12 gigs
02	The Brighton Centre up3	12 gigs
03	The Factory Live up3	9 gigs
04	Concorde 2 down2	8 gigs
05	The Prince Albert, Brighton up2	6 gigs
06	Patterns down2	5 gigs
07	The Hope & Ruin down4	4 gigs
08	The Volks Nightclub up2	4 gigs
09	DUST down1	3 gigs
10	Green Door Store down1	3 gigs

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Q: What genres does The Oak book?

The Oak books Various, Dj. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Brighton pub with live entertainment.

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Capacity: Varies
Live music: 12:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Various
Books: Listed
Directory status

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 12:00–00:15
Tue 12:00–00:15
Wed 12:00–00:15
Thu 12:00–00:15
FriToday 12:00–01:15
Sat 12:00–01:15
Sun 12:00–00:15

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The Oak — Quick Facts

Brighton pub with live entertainment. Here are the key facts on The Oak at a glance. It books various and dj acts. They cover its size, live nights, kit, hours and how to get there.

Venue status Last checked 23 Oct 2026

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Partly verified

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Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today12:00–01:15Opens in 4h 09m 11s

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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA + micsThe Oak provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.

BooksVarious+1 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

The Oak this week

Mon 12:00–00:15

Tue 12:00–00:15

Wed 12:00–00:15

Thu 12:00–00:15

Fri· today 12:00–01:15

Sat 12:00–01:15

Sun 12:00–00:15

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Inside The Oak

The Oak has an in-house PA for visiting acts. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

2 vocal micsProvided

In-house engineerTBC

About The Oak

The Oak is a grassroots music venue in Kemptown, Brighton. The Oak provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue.

The Oak books Various, Dj acts. This listing is part of the Brighton venue directory.

Listing notes

What to know

There are no fixed live nights listed for The Oak - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Various is the first genre on its list. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. The Oak hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Brighton and what local gigs pay.

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Find The Oak

The Oak is at 46 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1RG. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 94 rooms in our Brighton venue directory.

Address46 St James's St

AreaKemptown, Brighton

PostcodeBN2 1RG

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Getting there

The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Oak in Kemptown, Brighton; BN2 1RG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 6 other venues in Kemptown, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Brighton this week, or find a band in Brighton if you book the music.

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The Pipeline, Brighton Rocks, Deep Dive Jazz and Blues Bar and Nautilus Lounge

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The Brighton League

The Oak is #78 of 94 Brighton venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 – Chalk, Brighton 12 gigs
#2 ▲3 The Brighton Centre 12 gigs
#3 ▲3 The Factory Live 9 gigs
#4 ▼2 Concorde 2 8 gigs
#5 ▲2 The Prince Albert, Brighton 6 gigs
#6 ▼2 Patterns 5 gigs
#7 ▼4 The Hope & Ruin 4 gigs
#8 ▲2 The Volks Nightclub 4 gigs
#9 ▼1 DUST 3 gigs
#10 ▼1 Green Door Store 3 gigs

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Common Questions

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What equipment does The Oak provide?

The Oak provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Brighton venue directory.

What genres does The Oak book?

The Oak books Various, Dj. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Oak?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Oak has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

What is the capacity of The Oak?

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Does The Oak have open mic nights?

Yes — The Oak hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is The Oak?

46 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1RG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Brighton venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Oak?

Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Brighton vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.

What's the nearest station to The Oak?

The nearest station is Brighton (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BN2 1RG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact The Oak?

GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. The Oak hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.

Venues Near The Oak

16 other venues are close to The Oak in Brighton. Each one has its own page with its size, kit and live nights. Use them to plan a night out or a run of local gigs.

More live music venues: The Pipeline, Brighton Rocks, Deep Dive Jazz and Blues Bar and 9 more - each with its own page of size, kit and nights where we have them.

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The Oak in brief. Set in Kemptown, Brighton, The Oak is a live music room that books various and dj. It hosts an open mic too (every Thursday). Other rooms nearby: The Pipeline, Brighton Rocks and Deep Dive Jazz and Blues Bar, or browse the Brighton venue directory.

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We list 94 grassroots music venues in Brighton. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

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More rooms near The Oak: Sidewinder, The Mucky Duck, The Prince Albert, Brighton, The Quadrant, The Railway, The Rose Hill, The Rossi Bar, The Round Georges, The Stanley Arms, The Thomas A Becket, Worthing, The Underground Bar, Chalk, Brighton, The Brighton Centre, The Factory Live, Concorde 2, The Hope & Ruin, The Volks Nightclub, DUST and Green Door Store.

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The Oak

The Oak — Quick Facts

The Oak this week

Inside The Oak

Find The Oak

What's On at The Oak

The Brighton League

Common Questions

Venues Near The Oak

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