The Blues Kitchen

About The Blues Kitchen

The Blues Kitchen is a grassroots music venue in Shoreditch, London. 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.

This listing is part of the London venue directory.

The Blues Kitchen runs an open mic every Sunday in Shoreditch, London, starting at **8pm** with free entry for performers and audience. Known for **sunday blues jam**. It's one of London's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.designmynight.com/london/open-mic-nights-in-london). Sign-up opens at **7:30pm** on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run **15-15 minutes** per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. Full backline is set up: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, and an in-house sound engineer at the desk. Bring your own instrument and pedals. ### Sign-up process The sign-up sheet goes out at **7:30pm** at the venue. Popular sundays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in. ### What to expect London open-mic crowds skew 25-40 and listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music pub mic. Full bands are welcome and the backline is set up for it — most weeks see a mix of solo songwriters, duos and 4-piece bands. The "Sunday Blues Jam" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.