The Grafton Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Grafton
Location: The Grafton

The Grafton Open Mic — Quick Facts

Kentish Town's Tuesday-night free open mic at 20 Prince of Wales Road, NW5 3LG — gastropub with stage, full backline, in-house engineer, 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~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Grafton 20 Prince of Wales Road
Kentish Town
London NW5 3LG

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 Grafton is a Kentish Town gastropub with a back music room. Tuesday open mic — full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

20 Prince of Wales Road, NW5 3LG. 5 minutes from Kentish Town (Northern).

The venue

Gastropub with music room. 18+. Capacity ~120.

Common Questions

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

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

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

Is The Grafton 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 Grafton 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 Grafton?

20 Prince of Wales Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 3LG.

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.