Troy Bar is one of Hoxton's best-loved spots for live music and intimate club nights, at 10 Hoxton Street, London (N1 6NG). Across the week it showcases Soul, Funk, Folk and Jazz, including a well-known jazz-funk jam session on Fridays, with Caribbean food served alongside. Its centrepiece is the Tuesday 'Spirit & Soul' live open mic, every Tuesday 8pm to 12:30am, hosted by Hannah Khemoh with Oscar Stieler on keys and a full house band of seasoned musicians plus backing vocalists. Rather than a bring-your-own-gear mic, singers sign up to perform with the full backing band — drums, guitar, bass and mics are all set up and run by the house engineer, so it plays more like a soul revue than a typical pub open mic. London open-mic crowds here listen attentively; the night suits vocalists and instrumentalists comfortable sitting in with a band.
London · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Hoxton's tuesday-night free open mic at Troy Bar — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:45, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 11 November 2026
Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Full backline |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Hannah Khemoh |
| Website | troybar.co.uk |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 27 Sep 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
London N1 6NG
The nearest station is Hoxton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
Troy Bar is a Caribbean community bar on Hoxton Street that's quietly become one of East London's best-kept secrets for live music. Its Spirit & Soul open mic runs every Tuesday from 8:45pm to around 1am, hosted by Hannah Khemoh with Oscar Stieler on keys and a backing of seasoned musicians — so you sing or play over a proper house band rather than a backing track. The room leans into vintage soul, R&B, jazz, funk and acoustic, with the well-known jazz-funk jam taking over on Fridays. A warm, music-literate crowd and a full band waiting for you make this one of the better mics in the city. Find it at 10 Hoxton Street, London N1 6NG.
Troy Bar is one of Hoxton's best-loved spots for live music and intimate club nights, at 10 Hoxton Street, London (N1 6NG). Across the week it showcases Soul, Funk, Folk and Jazz, including a well-known jazz-funk jam session on Fridays, with Caribbean food served alongside. Its centrepiece is the Tuesday 'Spirit & Soul' live open mic, every Tuesday 8pm to 12:30am, hosted by Hannah Khemoh with Oscar Stieler on keys and a full house band of seasoned musicians plus backing vocalists. Rather than a bring-your-own-gear mic, singers sign up to perform with the full backing band — drums, guitar, bass and mics are all set up and run by the house engineer, so it plays more like a soul revue than a typical pub open mic. London open-mic crowds here listen attentively; the night suits vocalists and instrumentalists comfortable sitting in with a band.
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Troy Bar Open Mic
Hoxton's tuesday-night free open mic at Troy Bar — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 10-minute slots, all ages.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 27 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
Last updated: 11 November 2026
Troy Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Troy Bar Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Troy Bar in London, starting at 20:45 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Music starts around 20:45, finishing about 01:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 10 minutes - room for roughly 25 acts. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals. Hannah Khemoh hosts the night.
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About This Open Mic
Troy Bar is a Caribbean community bar on Hoxton Street that's quietly become one of East London's best-kept secrets for live music. Its Spirit & Soul open mic runs every Tuesday from 8:45pm to around 1am, hosted by Hannah Khemoh with Oscar Stieler on keys and a backing of seasoned musicians — so you sing or play over a proper house band rather than a backing track. The room leans into vintage soul, R&B, jazz, funk and acoustic, with the well-known jazz-funk jam taking over on Fridays. A warm, music-literate crowd and a full band waiting for you make this one of the better mics in the city. Find it at 10 Hoxton Street, London N1 6NG.
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The Night at a Glance
How Troy Bar’s Tuesday night runs.
Every Tuesday
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Troy Bar provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 10 minutes.
Find Troy Bar
10 Hoxton Street, London N1 6NG
The nearest station is Hoxton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Troy Bar in Hoxton, London; N1 6NG is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 01:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Troy Bar open mic in brief. The Troy Bar open mic runs every Tuesday from 20:45 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. Coming back with a full band? Troy Bar’s venue page has its kit and capacity listed. For a different night this week, the open mics near London are listed by day.
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