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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
4 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Half Moon
The Half Moon is a grassroots music venue in Putney, London with a standing capacity of approximately 220. 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 Half Moon books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Blues, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Half Moon is an iconic Putney pub and live-music venue at 93 Lower Richmond Road, London (SW15 1EU), staging live music essentially every night since 1963. Its stage has carried The Rolling Stones, The Who, U2's first sell-out UK gig, K.D. Lang's UK debut and Kate Bush's first public show, and it remains a working grassroots room today — the regular New Moon Monday showcases up-and-coming acts from around the world, alongside touring bands, acoustic sets, singer-songwriters and comedy. It reopened in April 2026 after a full refurbishment, with a new upstairs bar and menu. Around 220 capacity with a full backline including keys and an in-house engineer; welcomes originals and covers across rock, indie, acoustic, blues and folk.
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93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1EU
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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 Half Moon books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Blues, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Half Moon has a standing capacity of approximately 220, classed as a medium venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Half Moon hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the London Open Mic Finder.
93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1EU. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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