Camden's Monday-night free open mic at 94 Parkway, NW1 7AN — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages. The single most-cited starter mic in central London.
Camden's Monday-night free open mic at 94 Parkway, NW1 7AN — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in sign-up from 7pm, 15-minute slots, all ages. The single most-cited starter mic in central London.
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Dublin Castle
The Dublin Castle is a grassroots music venue in Camden Town, 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 Dublin Castle books Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Dublin Castle is a legendary Camden Town music venue at 94 Parkway, NW1 7AN — famous since the late 1970s when Madness built their reputation here, and a launchpad for countless indie, rock and alternative bands. The back room is a proper gig space with a big stage and full backline, putting on live music most nights of the week. Its best-known fixture for new performers is the Monday open mic, running 7pm-11pm with a full backline and in-house support, welcoming everyone from solo singer-songwriters to full bands; sign-up is strictly on the night (sheet opens 7pm sharp, so arrive early). The venue also hosts the monthly Electronic Music Open Mic (EMOM) on the first Wednesday. The single most-cited starter mic in central London, with around 120 capacity.
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94 Parkway, Camden Town, London, NW1 7AN
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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.
The Dublin Castle books Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Dublin Castle has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Dublin Castle hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the London Open Mic Finder.
94 Parkway, Camden Town, London, NW1 7AN. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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