The Amersham Arms sits at 388 New Cross Road in south-east London (SE14), a historic mid-19th-century pub with original wood panelling and the iconic red neon 'Take Courage' sign out front. Behind the bar is a roughly 300-capacity live room that runs a busy week of gigs, club nights, DJs, stand-up comedy, poetry and film evenings. It's a fixture of the New Cross grassroots circuit — it hosted a sold-out Nova Twins show on 27 January 2026 as part of Independent Venue Week, and its 2026 calendar keeps booking touring indie, rock and alternative acts alongside emerging local talent. The venue takes both original artists and covers, runs a house PA, and pairs the gig room with food and a beer garden.
London · Every last Wednesday of the month · Free
Amersham Arms Open Mic
London open mic at Amersham Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Amersham Arms · London
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Closed
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Amersham Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
London open mic at Amersham Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start18:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Amersham Arms388 New Cross Rd
London SE14 6TY
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Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Amersham Arms
About This Open Mic
Every last Wednesday of the month in London
Kicks off at 18:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the London open mic directory
The Night
The Amersham Arms is a long-running music pub at 388 New Cross Road. Its free 'open mic and variety night', held on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm and hosted by Guy Buisson, is currently listed as temporarily suspended — so check ahead before travelling. When running it's a relaxed variety night welcoming musicians and other acts.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Amersham Arms’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
18:30Kick-off
23:30Last songs
00:00Venue closes
Every last Wednesday of the month 12-min slots Free entry
Find Amersham Arms
388 New Cross Rd, London SE14 6TY
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the London live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other London open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most London mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
388 New Cross Rd, London SE14 6TY.
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