Every Sunday in Hoxton, London
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
Full backline on stage
Part of the London open mic directory
Hoxton · Every Sunday · Free
Howl at the Moon Open Mic
Hoxton's Sunday-night free open mic at 178 Hoxton Street, N1 5LH — basement bar, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance Howl at the Moon · London
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
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
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity~120 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Where
Howl at the Moon178 Hoxton Street
Hoxton
London N1 5LH
Hoxton, 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
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
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.
About Howl at the Moon
Howl at the Moon stands out in Hoxton's vibrant music scene with its intimate basement setting, accommodating around 120 guests. The venue offers a full backline and an in-house sound engineer, making it an inviting space for both original acts and cover bands. Its Sunday-night open mic invites local talent to showcase their skills, fostering a sense of community and creativity on Hoxton Street.
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive by 19:30 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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178 Hoxton Street, Hoxton, London N1 5LH
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at London's Howl at the Moon open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. 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.
12 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.
178 Hoxton Street, Hoxton, London N1 5LH.
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