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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Babel Open Mic
Babel Open Mic is a grassroots music venue in Stoke Newington, London with a standing capacity of approximately 60. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Babel Open Mic books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Spoken-word, World acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
Babel Art House is a community café and restaurant on Stoke Newington High Street, between Dalston and Stoke Newington, serving Turkish and Mediterranean food upstairs and running a busy events programme in its basement hall. That basement — fitted with a stage, PA, lighting and projector — hosts what Babel bills as one of London's top open mics, accredited by bodies including ICMP and Groover. Held on selected Wednesdays, it's an eclectic, all-comers night welcoming musicians of every genre plus spoken-word artists, actors and dancers, with 8–10 minute slots. The space also stages live gigs, jam sessions, Turkish karaoke and film nights, making it a genuine grassroots hub in N16.
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86 Stoke Newington High Street, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7PA
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter London venues by backline.
Babel Open Mic books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Spoken-word, World. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Babel Open Mic has a standing capacity of approximately 60, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Babel Open Mic hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the London Open Mic Finder.
86 Stoke Newington High Street, Stoke Newington, London, N16 7PA. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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