Open mic nights in London

Here is a list of open mic nights that happen in London (inside the M25).

 

The most up-to-date info is given on the interactive map and calendar  - accessed from the front page.

 

This page was last updated: May 2012

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Venue name - Bertie's Bar
Venue address / map - Basement bar of Prince Of Wales pub, 2 Hartfield Road, London SW19 3TA

Frequency - Every Tuesday
Type - Music only
Send message - David Hatton
Start / finish time - 8.30pm to 11.15pm

Equipment - PA system with 6-channel mixer and 3 microphones. In-house piano. Stage monitors / foldback.

Notes - Free entry. Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Small drum kits are welcome. Small percussion instruments are welcome (cajon, djembe etc...).

This information was last updated - May 2012
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Venue Name - The Railway Telegraph (The Young Once)
Venue Address / map - 112 Stanstead Road, Lewisham, London SE23 1BS

Frequency - Occasional (contact organiser for next date)
Type - Jam session
Profile page / contact - Ali Clark
Start / Finish time - 8pm - 10.30pm

Equipment - PA system with 6-channel mixer and 3 microphones. In-house piano. Guitar amps. In-house drum kit.

Notes - No backing tracks. Small percussion is welcome (cajon, djembe).

This information was last updated on - Mar 2012
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Venue Name - Railroad (Bright Idea)

Venue Address / map - 120-122 Morning Lane, Hackney, London E9 6LH

Frequency - Every Wednesday
Type - All performance types welcome
Profile page / contact - Will Tattersdill
Start / Finish time - 8.30pm - 11pm

Equipment - NO PA SYSTEM. Guitar for communal use. Purpose-built stage area. Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Small percussion is welcome (cajon, djembe).

Notes - £2 entrance fee. Audience must remain quiet.

This information was last updated on - Mar 2012
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Venue name - The Green Dragon
Venue Address / map - 58-60 High St, Croydon, Surrey CR0 1NA

Frequency - Alternate Tuesdays
Type - Music, poetry, comedy, magic.
Organiser's Name - Tim Eveleigh
Start / Finish time - 8pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 18-channel mixer and 4 microphones. Purpose-built stage. Stoage foldback / monitors.

Notes - Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organisers in advance. Performers can bring small percussion instruments (cajon, djembe). Exceptional performers will be invited back for a featured spot.

This information was last updated on - Apr 2012
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Venue name - Arch 635
Venue address / map - 15-16 Lendal Terrace, Clapham, London SW4 7UX

Frequency - Every Thursday
Type - Comedy only
Send message - Daniel O'Reilly
Start / finish time - 7.30pm to 11.30pm

Equipment - PA system with 2 microphones. Purpose-built stage area.

Notes - Entry fee is £5. Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Various drinks promotions on the night.

This information was last updated - Mar 2012
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Venue name - The Enterprise
Venue address / map - 2 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 2BL

Frequency - Every Monday
Type - Music, Poetry / spoken word, Rap / hip hop
Send message - Adam Openmic
Start / finish time - 7pm to 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 6-channel mixer and 2 microphones. Purpose-built stage area. Stage monitors / foldback.

Notes - Free entry. Advance booking is not essential. Small percussion instruments are welcome (cajon, djembe etc...).

This information was last updated - Mar 2012
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Venue name - Elixir Bar open mic night
Venue Address - 162 Eversholt Street, London NW1 1BL
Frequency - Every Tuesday
Type - Music only
Organiser's Name - Dave Jackson

Start / Finish time - 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Equipment - PA system, 14 channel mixer, 10 microphones, foldback/monitors

Notes - Open mic section between 7.30pm and 8.30pm followed by featured acts.

This information was last updated on - Jan 2012

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Venue name - The Camden Head open mic night
Venue Address / map - 100 Camden High St, London NW1 0LU

Frequency - Every Sunday
Type - Music and poetry / spoken word.
Organiser's Name - Simba
Start / Finish time - 6.30pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 4-channel mixer and 2 microphones.

Notes - Advance booking is recommended. Sign-up begins at 6.30. Music starts at 7. The open mic is held in the upstairs room above the bar.

This information was last updated on - Feb 2012
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Venue name - The T-Bird comedy open mic night
Venue Address / map - 132 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DX

Frequency - Every Friday
Type - Comedy only
Organiser's Name - Comedy Bin
Start / Finish time - 8pm - 11pm

Equipment - No equipment specified

Notes - MC - Marilyn Muruako

This information was last updated on - Feb 2012
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Venue name - The Grosvenor Tavern open mic night
Venue Address - 127 Oaklands Road, Hanwell, W7 1DT
Frequency - First Thursday of the month
Type - ALL performance styles welcomed.
Organiser's Name - W7 EDGE
Start / Finish time - 8pm - 11pm
Equipment - PA system, monitors/foldback, 2 dedicated vocal mics, 2 instrument/vocal mics, 3 DI inputs, digital pre-amp for electric guitars and basses.
Notes - No full drum kits.
This information was last updated on - Feb 2012
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Venue name - The Goldhawk open mic night
Venue Address / map - 122-124 Goldhawk Road, London W12 8HH

Frequency - Every Thursday
Type - ALL performance types welcome.
Organiser's Name - Gemma Abraham
Start / Finish time - 8pm - 11.30pm

Equipment - PA system with 10-channel mixer and 2 microphones. Communal guitar, stage foldback / monitors, guitar amps.

Notes - Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Small drum kits are permitted. Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organisers in advance. Performers can bring their own small percussion instruments (cajon, djembe).

This information was last updated on - Feb 2012
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Venue name - Gokula Vegetarian Cafe (Get close @ Gokula) open mic night
Venue Address / map - 65 Market St, Watford, WD18 0PR

Frequency - Last Saturday of every month
Type - Music, poetry / spoken word
Profile page / contact - Chris Murphy
Start / Finish time - 7.30pm - 10.00pm

Equipment - PA system with 4-channel mixer and 2 microphones. Guitar amps.

Notes - Audience must remain quiet during performances. Drum kits are not allowed.

This information was last updated on - Jan 2012
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The King William IV (Travel Joy Hostels) open mic night, Pimlico, London.

 

Venue Address / map - 111 Grosvenor Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 3LG

Frequency - Every Friday
Type - All performance types welcome
Profile page / contact - Tony TSR
Start / Finish time - 8.30pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 8-channel mixer and 2 microphones. Guitar for communal use. Purpose-built stage area.

Notes - Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Performers wishing to bring a small drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Small percussion is welcome (cajon, djembe). I will be there from 8pm. Usually you get to play 3 or 4 songs.

This information was last updated on - Mar 2012
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House Gallery open mic night, Camberwell, London

 

Venue Address / map - 70 Camberwell Church Street, Camberwell, London SE5 8QZ
Frequency - Third Tuesday of the month
Type - Music, Poetry / spoken word, Cabaret, Jam session
Profile page / contact - Sarah
Start / Finish time - 7pm - 10pm

Equipment - PA system with 4-channel mixer and 1 microphone.

Notes - Performers wishing to bring a drum kits must contact the organiser in advance. Small percussion is welcome (cajon, djembe)

This information was last updated on - Mar 2012
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Venue name - The Nelson Arms
Venue Address / map - 15 Merton High Street London SW19 1DF
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Frequency - Every Thursday
Type - Music only
Profile / contact - Dick Philpot
Start / Finish time - 21:00:00 - Midnight

Equipment - PA system with 8-channel mixer and 3 microphones. Stage foldback / monitors.

Notes - Acoustic instruments only. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Performers wishing to bring a SMALL drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Performers can bring their own percussion instruments (cajon, djembe).

This information was last updated on - Mar 2012
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Venue name - The Half Moon Pub (Needleandthread) open mic night
Venue Address / map - 10 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London SE24 9HU

Frequency - Every Tuesday
Type - All performance types welcome
Profile page / contact - Len Hovis
Start / Finish time - 7.30pm - midnight

Equipment - PA system with loads of channels and microphones. Purpose-built stage area with foldback / monitors.

Notes - Advance booking is not allowed. No backing tracks are allowed. Under 18s welcome with a responsible adult. Drum kits are welcome. Small percussion instruments are welcome (cajon, djembe). The event itself starts at 8.30pm, but I will be there to sign people up from 7.30pm. I recommend you arrive early, in order to guarantee a space.

This information was last updated on - Jan 2012
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Venue name - The Duchess open mic night
Venue Address / map - 101 Battersea Pk Rd SW8 4DS

Frequency - Every Thursday
Type - Music, Poetry / spoken word, Magic, Dancing, Rap / hip hop
Organiser's Name - Tony TSR
Start / Finish time - 8pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 8-channel mixer and 2 microphones. Guitar amps. Purpose-built stage area.

Notes - Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Performers are welcome to bring their own small percussion instruments (cajon, djembe).

This information was last updated on - May 2011
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Venue name - Dr Inks open mic night
Venue Address / map - 52 Stamford Street, London SE1 9

Frequency - Every Thursday
Type - Comedy only
Organiser's Name - Comedy Bin
Start / Finish time - 7.30pm - 11pm

Equipment - None specified

Notes - None

This information was last updated on - August 2011
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Venue name - Under Solo open mic night

Venue Address - 20 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ
Frequency - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
Type - Music only
Organiser's Name - Kunal Singhal.
Start / Finish time - 7.30pm - 11.30pm
Equipment - PA system, microphones.
Notes - Featured bands on from 7.30. Jam session starts at 11pm with featured bands as backline. £4 entry £3 NUS. Half price drink for jam participants.
This information was last updated on - Aug 2011
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Venue name - The Coach and Horses open mic night
Venue Address / map - 173-175 Clapham Park Rd, London SW4 7EX

Frequency - Every Friday
Type - Music, Poetry / spoken word, Jam session
Organiser's Name - Charlie Carter
Start / Finish time - 8.30pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 4-channel mixer and 3 microphones. Guitar and amp is provided for communal use.

Notes - Small drum kits are permitted. Performers can bring small percussion instruments (cajon, djembe).

This information was last updated on - June 2011
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Venue name - The Mist open mic night
Venue Address - 359 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London N12 8LJ
Frequency - Every Sunday
Type - Music only
Organiser's Name - The Mist
Start / Finish time - 9pm - 12am
Equipment - PA system, 2 microphones, guitar amp
Notes - Free drink to performers.
This information was last updated on - April 2011
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Venue name - The Questionmark comedy open mic night
Venue Address / map - 129 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 OPH

Frequency - Every Thursday
Type - Comedy only
Organiser's Name - Comedy Bin
Start / Finish time - 7.30pm - 11pm

Equipment - None specified

Notes - None

This information was last updated on - August 2011
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Venue name - Caipirinha Bar & Club open mic night
Venue Address / map - 177 Archway Road, Highgate, London, N6 5BL

Frequency - Alternate Thursdays
Type - Music, Comedy, Jam session, Rap / hip hop
Organiser's Name - Tim Milligan
Start / Finish time - 8.30pm - 1.00am

Equipment - PA system with 3-channel mixer and 5 microphones. Guitar for communal use. Purpose built stage area with foldback / monitors. In-house drum kit.

Notes - Full drum kits are welcome. Free drink to every performer. 2-4-1 on cocktails and beers.

This information was last updated on - July 2011
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Venue name - The Horatia (music) open mic night - not to be confused with the comedy night at The Horatia

Venue Address / map - 98-102 Holloway Road, Islington, London N7 8JE

Frequency - Every Monday
Type - Music only
Organiser's Name - PJC
Start / Finish time - 7.00pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 16-channel mixer and 6 microphones. Purpose-built stage area.

Notes - Performers must arrive by 8pm to guarantee a slot. Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organiser in advance.

This information was last updated on - July 2011
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Venue name - Alter Ega open mic night
Venue Address / map - 191 Balham High Road SW12 9BE

Frequency - Every Monday
Type - Music, Poetry / spoken word, Jam session, Rap / hip hop
Organiser's Name - Charlie Carter
Start / Finish time - 8.30pm - 11.30pm

Equipment - PA system with 4-channel mixer and 2 microphones. Guitar for communal use. Guitar amps. Purpose-built stage area.

Notes - Performers wishing to bring a SMALL drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Small percussion instruments are welcome (cajon, djembe).

This information was last updated on - August 2011
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Venue name - The Marble Hill open mic night
Venue Address / map - 277 Richmond Road, Twickenham, London TW1 2NP

Frequency - Second Sunday of the month
Type - Music only
Organiser's Name - Alan Dublon
Start / Finish time - 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Equipment - PA system, 4 microphones, 6-channel mixer, foldback/monitors, guitar amp

Notes - Register when you arrive.

This information was last updated on - Sept 2011
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Venue name - Kings Arms open mic night
Venue Address / map - Kings Arms, The Vale, Acton, London, W3 7JT

Frequency - Every Thursday
Type - Music, poetry / spoken word
Profile page / contact - Matt Hill
Start / Finish time - 8.15pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 8-channel mixer and 3 microphones. Purpose-built stage area with foldback / monitors. Guitar amps. In-house drum kit.

Notes - No backing tracks allowed. Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Small percussion instruments are welcome (cajon, djembe).

This information was last updated on - Sept 2011
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Venue name - The Railway
Venue Address / map - 2 Greyhound Lane, Streatham, London SW16 5SD

Frequency - Alternate Thursdays
Type - Music only
Profile page / contact - Panama Dave Parrett
Start / Finish time - 7.30pm - 10.45pm

Equipment - PA system with 8-channel mixer and 2 microphones.

Notes - Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Small drum kits are welcome. Free drink for performers, generally 15-minute sets.

This information was last updated on - Sept 2011
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Venue name - Kennedy's
Venue Address / map - 297 Caledonian Road London N1 1EG

Frequency - Alternate Saturdays (Starts 22nd October 2011)
Type - Music only
Profile page / contact - Janine Dorling
Start / Finish time - 9pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 1 microphone, guitar lead and guitar amp.

Notes - Featured spots are available.

This information was last updated on - Sept 2011
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Venue name - Northolt Golf Club
Venue Address / map - Huxley Close, Northolt, London UB5 5UL

Frequency - Alternate Thursdays (begins 27th October 2011
Type - All performance types welcome
Profile page / contact - Tony NTR
Start / Finish time - 7pm - 11pm

Equipment - PA system with 16-channel mixer and 2 microphones. Purpose-built stage area.

Notes - £5 entry. ADVANCE BOOKING IS REQUIRED. Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Performers can have up to 5 guests to get a 50% entry fee.

This information was last updated on - Sept 2011
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OMG open mic night, Bexley, Kent

 

Venue Address / map - 3 Mill Row, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1LA

Frequency - First Thursday of every month
Type - All performance types welcome
Profile page / contact - Criena Miller
Start / Finish time - 8pm - 11.30pm

Equipment - PA system with 8-channel mixer and at least 2 microphones. Venue has a purpose-built stage with foldback / monitors.

Notes - Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Small percussion is welcome (cajon, djembe). Buy-1-get-1-free on selected drinks 7.30pm-9.30pm. Slots can be pre-booked if preferred.

This information was last updated on - Oct 2011
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Venue Name - Railroad (Bright Idea)
Venue Address / map - 120-122 Morning Lane, Hackney, London E9 6LH

Frequency - Every Wednesday
Type - All performance types welcome
Profile page / contact - Will Tattersdill
Start / Finish time - 8.30pm - 11pm

Equipment - NO PA SYSTEM. Guitar for communal use. Purpose-built stage area. Performers wishing to bring a drum kit must contact the organiser in advance. Small percussion is welcome (cajon, djembe).

Notes - £2 entrance fee. Audience must remain quiet.

This information was last updated on - Oct 2011
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