The Old Blue Last is one of Shoreditch's most storied grass-roots venues — a refurbished East London pub at 38 Great Eastern Street (EC2A 3ES) with a 150-capacity live room upstairs, owned by Vice since 2004. It programmes live music almost daily, breaking new indie, rock and punk acts, alongside free Friday club nights running until 3am at weekends and the odd live jazz and folk session. A full in-house PA and engineer support performers, and both originals and covers get a hearing. The downstairs bar pulls a young, trend-led Shoreditch crowd; the upstairs stage has launched plenty of bands who went on to much bigger things.
London · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Old Blue Last Open Mic
Shoreditch's Wednesday-night free open mic at 38 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3ES — Vice-owned music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 10-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 11 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 10 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | theoldbluelast.com |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 10-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Old Blue Last
ShoreditchGetting there
38 Great Eastern Street,
Shoreditch, London EC2A 3ES
Shoreditch, London EC2A 3ES
The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street (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
Shoreditch, LondonAbout the night
The Old Blue Last is one of Shoreditch's most-storied music venues — Vice owned it for years; Amy Winehouse, The xx played early gigs upstairs. Wednesday open mic uses the upstairs stage.
180 minutes, 18 acts at 10 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet upstairs at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
38 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3ES. 4 minutes from Old Street.
The venue
Pub downstairs, music room upstairs. 18+. Capacity upstairs c. 150.
The Old Blue Last is one of Shoreditch's most storied grass-roots venues — a refurbished East London pub at 38 Great Eastern Street (EC2A 3ES) with a 150-capacity live room upstairs, owned by Vice since 2004. It programmes live music almost daily, breaking new indie, rock and punk acts, alongside free Friday club nights running until 3am at weekends and the odd live jazz and folk session. A full in-house PA and engineer support performers, and both originals and covers get a hearing. The downstairs bar pulls a young, trend-led Shoreditch crowd; the upstairs stage has launched plenty of bands who went on to much bigger things.
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Shoreditch · Every Wednesday
The Old Blue Last Open Mic
Shoreditch's Wednesday-night free open mic at 38 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3ES — Vice-owned music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 10-minute slots.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 11 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
- 10 min
- Slot length
- Community
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Old Blue Last Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Old Blue Last Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Old Blue Last in London, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 11 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. 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 18 acts. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your instrument, pedals and breakables.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetheoldbluelast.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots10minutes eachRoom for about 18 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Old Blue Last is one of Shoreditch's most-storied music venues — Vice owned it for years; Amy Winehouse, The xx played early gigs upstairs. Wednesday open mic uses the upstairs stage.
180 minutes, 18 acts at 10 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet upstairs at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
38 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3ES. 4 minutes from Old Street.
The venue
Pub downstairs, music room upstairs. 18+. Capacity upstairs c. 150.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, 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 Old Blue Last’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots10minutes eachroom for about 18 acts
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Old Blue Last 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 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 The Old Blue Last
38 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3ES
Address38 Great Eastern Street
AreaShoreditch, London
PostcodeEC2A 3ES
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Old Blue Last in Shoreditch, London; EC2A 3ES is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Sindercombe Social, The Hawley Arms, Vortex Jazz Club and The Blues Kitchen Camden
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there by 19:30 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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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, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Old Blue Last's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse London open mics.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
38 Great Eastern Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3ES.
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The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EC2A 3ES. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other London open mics.
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The Old Blue Last open mic in brief. The Old Blue Last open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 10 minutes. The Old Blue Last’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near London are listed by day, for another night this week.
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