Every Wednesday in Crouch Hill, London
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
15-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the London open mic directory
Crouch Hill · Every Wednesday · Free
Wooden Cross (formerly Harringay Arms) Open Mic
Crouch End's wednesday-night free open mic at **The Harringay Arms** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance Wooden Cross (formerly Harringay Arms) · London
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Community
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Wooden Cross (formerly Harringay Arms) Open Mic — Quick Facts
Crouch End's wednesday-night free open mic at **The Harringay Arms** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length15 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Wooden Cross (formerly Harringay Arms)153 Crouch Hill
Crouch Hill
London N8 9QH
Crouch Hill, London — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Harringay Arms runs an open mic every Wednesday in Crouch End, London, starting at 7:30pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for music only. It's one of London's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.designmynight.com/london/open-mic-nights-in-london).
Sign-up opens at 7pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 7pm at the venue. Popular wednesdays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
London open-mic crowds skew 25-40 and listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music pub mic. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "Music only" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
About Wooden Cross (formerly Harringay Arms)
Now trading as The Wooden Cross (the former Harringay Arms, which closed and reopened in 2024), this is a cosy, dog-friendly pub on Crouch Hill in Crouch End, north London (N8), with wooden finishes, comfortable seating and an outdoor garden. It runs live music two to three times a week or more across a variety of artists, and hosts a monthly blues jam in memory of local musician Jimmy C on the second Sunday of each month from 4pm. The pub pours well-kept ales (including a well-regarded Guinness) plus cocktails and wine, and houses an Italian kitchen, Sicilia in Tavola, serving home-style food. A PA is provided for performers; bring your own backline.
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the London live music scene.
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153 Crouch Hill, Crouch Hill, London N8 9QH
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at London's Wooden Cross (formerly Harringay Arms) open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other London open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most London mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
153 Crouch Hill, Crouch Hill, London N8 9QH.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and London regulars across the London open mic scene. London open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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