Spotted something wrong with this listing?
Closed, changed capacity, different backline? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
What's on Stage
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Old Queen's Head
The Old Queen's Head is a grassroots music venue in Islington, London with a standing capacity of approximately 120. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Old Queen's Head in Islington is a vibrant hub for emerging talent, hosting a lively Thursday-night open mic that embraces both original compositions and covers. With a standing capacity of around 120, the venue features a fully equipped music room, complete with a backline and an in-house sound engineer, making it an ideal spot for local artists to showcase their skills.
Have you played here?
Was the backline info accurate? One tap, no sign-up required.
Find The Old Queen's Head
44 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LN
What should you charge for a gig here?
Check live UK rates by role, city and venue size. Based on 3,798 verified rate observations.
Three things people ask about booking The Old Queen's Head.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse London venues and filter by backline.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most London grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view The Old Queen's Head’s booking contact, fee range, and submission process. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
The Old Queen's Head has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Old Queen's Head hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the London Open Mic Finder.
44 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1 8LN. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
