Every Monday in Camden Town, London
Kicks off at 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
Full backline on stage
Part of the London open mic directory
Camden Town · Every Monday · Free
The Dublin Castle Open Mic
Camden's Monday-night free open mic at 94 Parkway, NW1 7AN — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages. The single most-cited starter mic in central London.
Open mic at a glance The Dublin Castle · London
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
15 Jul
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
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Last updated: 15 July 2026
The Dublin Castle Open Mic — Quick Facts
Camden's Monday-night free open mic at 94 Parkway, NW1 7AN — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages. The single most-cited starter mic in central London.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start19:00
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacityc. 120 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Where
The Dublin Castle94 Parkway
Camden Town
London NW1 7AN
Camden Town, 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
Full backline on stage
In-house sound engineer
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 Dublin Castle is one of Camden's most storied live music pubs, at 94 Parkway in the heart of NW1. Madness built their early reputation here from 1979, and the back room has since hosted first London shows from bands including Blur and Coldplay (whose debut under that name came on 22 February 1998), with Amy Winehouse a fixture in the early 2000s. Alongside its ticketed gigs (typically GBP 10 to 15), the pub runs a free open mic every Monday: walk-in sign-up from 7pm on a first-come basis, full backline and an in-house sound engineer provided, 15-minute slots, all ages welcome. It remains one of the most-cited starter mics in central London.
About The Dublin Castle
The Dublin Castle is a legendary Camden Town music venue at 94 Parkway, NW1 7AN — famous since the late 1970s when Madness built their reputation here, and a launchpad for countless indie, rock and alternative bands. The back room is a proper gig space with a big stage and full backline, putting on live music most nights of the week. Its best-known fixture for new performers is the Monday open mic, running 7pm-11pm with a full backline and in-house support, welcoming everyone from solo singer-songwriters to full bands; sign-up is strictly on the night (sheet opens 7pm sharp, so arrive early). The venue also hosts the monthly Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) on the first Wednesday. The single most-cited starter mic in central London, with around 120 capacity.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
Part of the London live music scene.
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94 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7AN
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at London's The Dublin Castle 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.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most London mics are free; browse the list.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
94 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7AN.
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