The Boogaloo Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Boogaloo
Location: The Boogaloo

The Boogaloo Open Mic — Quick Facts

Highgate's Thursday-night free open mic at 312 Archway Road, N6 5AT — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayThursday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Boogaloo 312 Archway Road
Highgate
London N6 5AT

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

The Boogaloo has been a North London music pub for 20+ years. Thursday open mic uses the main stage with full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

312 Archway Road, N6 5AT. 4 minutes from Highgate (Northern).

The venue

Pub with main music room. 18+. Capacity ~120.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at London's The Boogaloo open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Boogaloo open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. 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 The Boogaloo 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 The Boogaloo open mic?

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

Is The Boogaloo open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Boogaloo 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 The Boogaloo?

312 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5AT.

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.