Paradise by Way of Kensal Green Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green
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Paradise by Way of Kensal Green Open Mic — Quick Facts

Kensal Green's Tuesday-night free open mic at 19 Kilburn Lane, W10 4AE — Victorian pub, full backline including piano, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Paradise by Way of Kensal Green 19 Kilburn Lane
Kensal Green
London W10 4AE

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

Paradise by Way of Kensal Green is a Victorian pub turned music venue. Tuesday open mic uses the upstairs ballroom — full backline, real piano.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet upstairs at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

19 Kilburn Lane, W10 4AE. 5 minutes from Kensal Green (Bakerloo).

The venue

Victorian ballroom. 18+. Capacity ~150.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at London's Paradise by Way of Kensal Green open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Paradise by Way of Kensal Green 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 Paradise by Way of Kensal Green 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 Paradise by Way of Kensal Green open mic?

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

Is Paradise by Way of Kensal Green open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to Paradise by Way of Kensal Green 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 Paradise by Way of Kensal Green?

19 Kilburn Lane, Kensal Green, London W10 4AE.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday 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.

Paradise by Way of Kensal Green Open Mic