Howl at the Moon Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at Howl at the Moon
Location: Howl at the Moon

Howl at the Moon Open Mic — Quick Facts

Hoxton's Sunday-night free open mic at 178 Hoxton Street, N1 5LH — basement bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DaySunday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

Howl at the Moon 178 Hoxton Street
Hoxton
London N1 5LH

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

Howl at the Moon is a Hoxton basement bar — paid bills most nights, Sunday 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

178 Hoxton Street, N1 5LH. 8 minutes from Hoxton (Overground).

The venue

Basement bar. 18+. Capacity ~120.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at London's Howl at the Moon open mic.

How do I sign up to play at Howl at the Moon 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 Howl at the Moon 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 Howl at the Moon open mic?

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

Is Howl at the Moon open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to Howl at the Moon 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 Howl at the Moon?

178 Hoxton Street, Hoxton, London N1 5LH.

What's the audience like on a Sunday 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.