Bray’s best seafront open mic! 10-min slots for music, comedy & poetry. Every 2nd Thursday at The Promenade. Free entry & all welcome!

The Jam: Open Mic Night 🎤

Live Music | All Are Welcome

The Jam Takes Over Jim Doyle's 🎡

The Jam is on the move! Every second Thursday, we take over Jim Doyle's for a high-energy, public Open Mic night — a place where our community comes together for a night of live performance, creativity, and connection. 🎸

Whether you're a performer looking for a lively room to test your material or a music lover looking for a great night out, this is the place to be! 🤘✨

The Vibe 🍻

The Open Mic is a public celebration. It's loud, it's social, and it's open to everyone!

The Floor is Yours: Step up and share your craft. We provide the space; you provide the soul. 🎤✨

All Genres, All Talents: This is a multidisciplinary room, proudly open to comedians, storytellers, poets, and musicians of all genres. Whether you're dropping a beat, a punchline, or a poem, there's a place for you here. 🎭🎷📖

Your 10 Minutes: Each performer has a strict maximum of 10 minutes — zero pressure to fill the whole slot. Whether you have one piece or a full ten-minute set, the floor is yours! ⏳

The Venue: Hosted in a local pub, with full bar service available to keep you hydrated. 🍺

Equipment & House Rules 🛠️

PA System: Roland Street Cube EX.

Microphones: 2 mics and stands provided.

Percussion: Cajon, shakers, and a glockenspiel available.

Backing Tracks: Cables provided to plug in phones/tablets.

Accessories: Music stand, stand light, extra guitar picks, and tuners available.

Keyboard: Available on request only — message us in advance if you need one. 🎹

Instruments: We don't provide guitars — you must bring your own. 🎸🚫

Technical Setup: To keep the night moving, the 10-minute limit is final. If you need help setting up or have specific technical requirements, let us know in advance. ⚠️

2026 Season: Dates & Themes 📅

April 30 | The Jazz Fringe 🎷 (Jazz Festival Special)

May 14 | Electric Dreams ⚡️

May 28 | High Tide 🌊

June 11 | Neon Nights 🌃

June 25 | Summer Solstice ☀️

July 9 | Cover Your Tracks 🎸

July 23 | Boardwalk Empire 🎡

August 6 | Heatwave 🔥

August 20 | Shipwrecked ⚓️

Sept 3 | Back to School 🎒

Sept 17 | The Big Screen 🍿

Oct 1 | Harvest Fest 🍎

Oct 15 | The Witching Hour 🕯️

Oct 29 | Ghouls & Guitars 🎃 (Halloween Special)

Nov 12 | The Afterglow ✨

Nov 26 | The Grand Finale 🏁

Dec 3 | Winter Wonderland ❄️

Dec 10 | Last Call 🍺

Dec 17 | Jingle All The Way 🎄

The Details 📍

Admission: FREE ENTRY 🆓

Sign-up: 8:00 PM sharp 📝

First Act: 8:15 PM ⚡

Age: Strictly 18+.

Location: Jim Doyle's, Bray.

Come for the music, stay for the craic. 🎶🤘

Check out our social media and full event list here: https://linktr.ee/TheJam.HBE (https://linktr.ee/TheJam.HBE)

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