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The Southgate Club Open Mic

Free open mic and musicians' showcase in Obie's Bar on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 7.30pm - with a free drink for everyone who performs.

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Aug 2026

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Free open mic and musicians' showcase in Obie's Bar on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 7.30pm - with a free drink for everyone who performs.

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DayMonday

Start19:30

Sign-up walk-in

Slot length–

EntryFree · all ages

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

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Where

The Southgate Club17 Chase Side
London N14 5BP

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Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

southgateclub.com

Highlights

Free entry for all

Walk-in sign-up

Music welcome

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About The Southgate Club

The ‌‌‍Southgate Club has been going since 1820, when it started life as the Southgate Reading Society - in its own words, "bringing entertainment and enjoyment to you and the community for 206 years". It runs as a not-for-profit (company no. 00437675).

The music programme is unusually busy for a members' club: Open Mic Night on the second and fourth Monday of each month, "Rockin' at the Southgate Club" on the third Wednesday, monthly country nights from September 2026, plus blues jams, musicians' showcases, tribute shows, discos and a comedy club.

Members pay less on the door than the public (GBP 15 against GBP 18 on a typical ticket). The club has a games room, members' bar, front lounge and art gallery, and hires its function rooms out for private events.

About This Open Mic

Every other Monday in London

Kicks off at 19:30

Free entry for performers and audience

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Part of the London open mic directory

‌‌‍The night

The Southgate Club runs an Open Mic Night and Musicians' Showcase on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, starting at 7.30pm in Obie's Bar. Entry is free, and in the club's own words there is a "free drink for all the musicians performing".

It is billed as open to everyone - "all welcome, some very talented performers, both young and old" - so it works as a first-gig room as well as somewhere established players drop into.

The venue

The Southgate Club has been going since 1820, when it began as the Southgate Reading Society, and runs today as a not-for-profit (company no. 00437675). Alongside the open mic it programmes blues jams, tribute shows, country nights, discos and a comedy club, and hires out its function rooms.

Dates occasionally shift around public holidays - the club posts changes on its own site.

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 The Southgate Club’s Monday night runs.

19:30Kick-off

23:00Venue closes

Every other Monday Free entry

Find The Southgate Club

17 Chase Side, London N14 5BP

Planning Your Monday Night

Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.

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Common Questions

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How do I sign up to play at The Southgate Club open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other London open mic nights for alternatives.

What backline does The Southgate Club provide?

BYO PA, mics and instruments.

How long is a slot at The Southgate Club open mic?

Slot length varies — check with the host.

Is The Southgate Club open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most London mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to The Southgate Club open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.

Where is The Southgate Club?

17 Chase Side, London N14 5BP.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and London regulars across the London open mic scene. London open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.

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The Southgate Club Open Mic — Quick Facts

Everything you need before you turn up

Where

Contact

Highlights

About The Southgate Club

About This Open Mic

‌​‌​‍The night

The venue

The Night at a Glance

Find The Southgate Club

Other Open Mics in London

Planning Your Monday Night

Common Questions

Keep up with London

Help keep grassroots venues open in London

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