The Macbeth in Hoxton offers a vibrant hub for emerging artists, featuring a full backline and an in-house sound engineer to support a diverse range of genres. With a standing capacity of around 150, the venue hosts a popular Wednesday-night open mic, welcoming both original compositions and covers. Located at 70 Hoxton Street, it fosters a creative atmosphere for musicians of all backgrounds.
London · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Macbeth Open Mic
Hoxton's Wednesday-night free open mic at 70 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP — full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm.
Next night: Wed 11 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 11 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 13 Sep 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets |
| Website | themacbeth.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Macbeth
HoxtonGetting there
70 Hoxton Street,
London N1 6LP
London N1 6LP
The nearest station is Hoxton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Hoxton, LondonAbout the night
The Macbeth has been a Hoxton live-music staple for 15+ years and the Wednesday open mic is one of the longer-running mid-week sessions in east London. The format is 180 minutes from 8pm, roughly 15 acts at 12 minutes each, called from the sign-up sheet in order.
The crowd is a mix of E1/E2 regulars and out-of-area performers — typically 70-100 people, listening but warm. A lot of acts use the slot as a low-pressure run-through for material they're taking to bigger Hoxton/Shoreditch bills later in the week.
Sign-up process
Sheet on the back-bar table at 7:30pm. First 12 names are guaranteed; spots 13-15 only run if earlier acts no-show. Walk-in only — no online list, no email.
Getting there
70 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP. 8 minutes from Hoxton Overground (London Overground), 12 minutes from Old Street (Northern Line). Buses 67, 149, 242, 243 stop on Kingsland Road.
The venue
Independent pub, kitchen until 9pm, full bar. The room is in the back — slightly raised stage, decent sightlines. Capacity c. 150, though the open mic rarely fills it; expect a relaxed audience density.
The Macbeth in Hoxton offers a vibrant hub for emerging artists, featuring a full backline and an in-house sound engineer to support a diverse range of genres. With a standing capacity of around 150, the venue hosts a popular Wednesday-night open mic, welcoming both original compositions and covers. Located at 70 Hoxton Street, it fosters a creative atmosphere for musicians of all backgrounds.
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Hoxton · Every Wednesday
The Macbeth Open Mic
Hoxton's Wednesday-night free open mic at 70 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP — full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 13 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 11 November 2026
The Macbeth Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Macbeth Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Macbeth in London, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 13 Sep 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightWed 11 Nov · 20:00Starts in 21m 31s
AgeAll ages
Capacityc. 150 standing
Who playsMusicians · Poets
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethemacbeth.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 11 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Macbeth has been a Hoxton live-music staple for 15+ years and the Wednesday open mic is one of the longer-running mid-week sessions in east London. The format is 180 minutes from 8pm, roughly 15 acts at 12 minutes each, called from the sign-up sheet in order.
The crowd is a mix of E1/E2 regulars and out-of-area performers — typically 70-100 people, listening but warm. A lot of acts use the slot as a low-pressure run-through for material they're taking to bigger Hoxton/Shoreditch bills later in the week.
Sign-up process
Sheet on the back-bar table at 7:30pm. First 12 names are guaranteed; spots 13-15 only run if earlier acts no-show. Walk-in only — no online list, no email.
Getting there
70 Hoxton Street, N1 6LP. 8 minutes from Hoxton Overground (London Overground), 12 minutes from Old Street (Northern Line). Buses 67, 149, 242, 243 stop on Kingsland Road.
The venue
Independent pub, kitchen until 9pm, full bar. The room is in the back — slightly raised stage, decent sightlines. Capacity c. 150, though the open mic rarely fills it; expect a relaxed audience density.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Macbeth’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 11 Nov · 20:00Starts in 21m 31s
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 11 Nov · Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov
Kit
The Macbeth provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Macbeth
70 Hoxton Street, London N1 6LP
Address70 Hoxton Street
AreaHoxton, London
PostcodeN1 6LP
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Hoxton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Macbeth is in Hoxton, London — use N1 6LP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Sindercombe Social, The Hawley Arms, Vortex Jazz Club and The Pembury Tavern
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
70 Hoxton Street, London N1 6LP.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and London regulars across the London open mic scene. London open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Hoxton (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is N1 6LP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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