London Open Mics — Updated 28 Apr 2026

Open Mic Nights in London

8 weekly open mics across Shoreditch, Camden Town, Bermondsey, Balham + every other zone. Updated weekly.

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8 Open Mics Across London

8 Weekly Mics 5 Nights a Week 100% Free Entry 3 With Full Backline Updated

London runs at least one open mic every night of the week we cover — 8 weekly nights across London, from venues like The Blues Kitchen. About 100% are free for performers and audience, and 3 venues offer a full backline. Tuesday and Thursday are the busiest, holding 63% of the week's listings. We re-verify every London mic monthly — the date below shows the last check.

By Day of the Week

Pick a night, see what's on. Each card shows venue, sign-up time, slot length, fee and backline.

Monday 1 mic

Tuesday 3 mics

Wednesday 1 mic

Thursday 2 mics

Sunday 1 mic

London Open Mic FAQs

The Blues Kitchen is one of the most-recommended starter mics — check the cards above for full backline + walk-in sign-up venues, which tend to be most welcoming for first-timers.
London has 5 different open-mic nights running across the week. Use the day filter above to see what's on tonight.
Yes — all 8 weekly open mics in London are free for performers and audience.
3 of London's 8 open mics have a full backline (drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, mics). Filter by 'Full backline' tag to see them.
Show up to the same mic 4-6 weeks in a row — hosts run on consistency. Once you're known, ask the host directly about a featured or paid support slot.

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