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What's On in London

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

We currently list 1 gig in London between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, 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 London gig directory or every city we cover.

Q: Which London venues have the most on?

Right now: Ram Jam Records. In total we track 12 grassroots venues in London, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the London venue directory.

Q: Where can I find open mic nights in London?

London has 5 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 London open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

Live music in London over the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. 1 gig listed in London over the next 28 days across 1 venue. In total we track 12 grassroots venues and 5 regular open mics here.

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

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Every grassroots gig we hold for London between 14 Aug and 11 Sept.

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

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

Ram Jam Records — 1 gig
11 more tracked venues with nothing listed yet
Capacity, backline and opening times on every card

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5 regular open mic nights running in London. 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 · 1 gigs in London over the next four weeks

Last updated: 14 August 2026

Support grassroots music in London

Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. London still has 12 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 1 gig across London over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 12 grassroots venues and 5 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 London listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.

Gigs in London

Every grassroots gig we hold for London in the next four weeks — 14 Aug – 11 Sept. Updated daily.

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Maria & Guests

Ram Jam Records·Kingston Gate, London

Monday, 31 August 2026 · 19:30–22:30

Entry—
Tickets—
AgeAll ages
GenreFolk

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Venues in London

Where live music actually happens in London.

Dorking › Town Centre★★★★★ (—)

Art Deco theatre and live events venue in Dorking.

Backline2 of 7

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

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Kingston upon Thames › Surbiton★★★★★ (—)

Independent wine bar with funk nights.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun10:30–17:00

Wine shop, bar and cafe with live music.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–20:00
Wed09:00–20:00
Thu09:00–23:00
Fri09:00–23:00
Sat09:00–23:00
Sun10:00–18:00

East Molesey★★★★★ (—)

Tudor palace with outdoor rock and pop.

Backline1 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–17:30
Tue10:00–17:30
Wed10:00–17:30
Thu10:00–17:30
Fri10:00–17:30
Sat10:00–17:30
Sun10:00–17:30

Community hub with country music events.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:00–22:00
Tue08:00–22:00
Wed08:00–22:00
Thu08:00–23:30
Fri08:00–23:30
Sat08:00–23:30
Sun08:00–22:30

Epsom › Epsom Square★★★★★ (—)

Epsom food hall with a monthly open mic every second Thursday

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue11:00–22:00
Wed11:00–22:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–00:00
Sat11:00–00:00
Sun11:00–19:00

Epsom › Ewell Village★★★★★ (—)

Ewell village pub with a fortnightly Wednesday open mic night

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:30

Kingston upon Thames★★★★★ (—)

Kingston bar with metal, pop and live music.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

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

Epsom gin bar with open mic nights and a free drink for performers

Backline0 of 7

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

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Twickenham › St Margarets★★★★★ (—)

South West London dedicated jazz venue.

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu19:15–23:00
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Epsom › Ewell★★★★★ (—)

Ewell pub hosting the Acoustic Shindig open mic on the last Thursday

Backline0 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon11:30–23:00
Tue11:30–23:00
Wed11:30–23:00
Thu11:30–23:00
Fri11:30–00:00
Sat11:30–00:00
Sun11:30–23:00

Kingston upon Thames★★★★★ (—)

Kingston's candlelit back-alley speakeasy at the Grey Horse — blues, funk, soul, jazz and a Top-10 South London open mic.

Backline6 of 7

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

Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:00–23:00
Tue19:00–23:00
Wed18:00–01:00
Thu19:00–23:00
Fri19:00–00:00
Sat12:00–23:30
Sun12:00–23:00

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Open mics in London

Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.

Starts 19:00

Sign-up18:00
Slots12 min
EntryFree
PAProvided
BacklineFull
Open tomusic

Starts 20:30

Sign-up—
Slots—
EntryFree
PA—
Backline—
Open tomusic

Starts 19:00

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EntryFree
PA—
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Open tomusic

Starts 19:30

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EntryFree
PA—
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Open tomusic

Starts 20:00

Sign-up—
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EntryFree
PA—
Backline—
Open tomusic

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What's on in London — FAQs

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

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

We currently list 1 gig in London between 14 Aug and 11 Sept, 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 London gig directory or every city we cover.

Are there free gigs in London?

None of the London gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. London 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 London?

There is no clear busiest night in London at the moment — the 1 listed gig is spread thinly across the 28-day window. Listings update daily.

Which London venues have the most on?

Right now: Ram Jam Records. In total we track 12 grassroots venues in London, of which 1 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the London venue directory.

Where can I find open mic nights in London?

London has 5 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 London open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.

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

Most London 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 London 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. London still has 12 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 London gig or venue listed on GIGXCHANGE?

Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the London 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

1 gig listed in London over the next four weeks, across 12 grassroots venues and 5 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 London

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A UK venue stops hosting live music every 5 days — and turning up is what keeps a room open. Get a free weekly email of gigs in London. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy.