Aces & Eights Open Mic

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Aces & Eights Open Mic — Quick Facts

Tufnell Park's Thursday-night free rockabilly/rock open mic at 156-158 Fortess Road, NW5 2HP — saloon-themed bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayThursday

Start9pm

Sign-up8:30pm walk-in

Slot length10 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Aces & Eights 156-158 Fortess Road
Tufnell Park
London NW5 2HP

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

Aces & Eights is a Wild West-themed saloon bar in Tufnell Park — programming leans rockabilly, country, garage rock. Thursday open mic welcomes the lot.

~3 hours, 18 acts at 10 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 8:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

156-158 Fortess Road, NW5 2HP. 4 minutes from Tufnell Park (Northern Line).

The venue

Ground-floor saloon bar. 18+. Capacity ~120. Late licence.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at London's Aces & Eights open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Aces & Eights open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 8:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other London open mics the same week.

What backline does Aces & Eights provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at Aces & Eights open mic?

10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is Aces & Eights open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most London mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to Aces & Eights open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in London.

Where is Aces & Eights?

156-158 Fortess Road, Tufnell Park, London NW5 2HP.

What's the audience like on a Thursday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and London regulars who turn up across the London live music scene. London open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.