The Boogaloo is a much-loved independent music pub at 312 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5AT — a self-styled rock 'n' roll 'juke joint' near Highgate station with a garden. It draws north-London crowds with a packed line-up of live music, comedy, quizzes, board-game nights and themed DJ sets, plus open-mic comedy. The roughly 120-capacity room is well kitted out with a full backline, PA and in-house engineer, supporting both original acts and covers across an eclectic bill. A long-standing fixture of the area's grassroots scene, it pairs its music programme with a proper neighbourhood-pub atmosphere.
Highgate · Every Thursday · Free
The Boogaloo Open Mic
Highgate's Thursday-night free open mic at 312 Archway Road, N6 5AT — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Open mic at a glance The Boogaloo · London
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
07 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Boogaloo Open Mic — Quick Facts
Highgate's Thursday-night free open mic at 312 Archway Road, N6 5AT — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacityc. 120 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerIn-house, included
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Where
The Boogaloo312 Archway Road
Highgate
London N6 5AT
Highgate, London — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Full backline on stage
In-house sound engineer
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About The Boogaloo
About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Highgate, 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
The Night
The Boogaloo has been a North London music pub for 20+ years. Thursday 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
312 Archway Road, N6 5AT. 4 minutes from Highgate (Northern).
The venue
Pub with main music room. 18+. Capacity c. 120.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How The Boogaloo’s Thursday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Last songs
01:00Venue closes
Every Thursday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Boogaloo
312 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5AT
Planning Your Thursday 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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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.
312 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5AT.
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