Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Boogaloo
The Boogaloo is a grassroots music venue in Highgate, 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 Boogaloo books Rock & Roll, Indie, Acoustic, Mixed acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.
The Boogaloo is a much-loved independent music pub at 312 Archway Road, Highgate, London N6 5AT — a self-styled rock 'n' roll 'juke joint' near Highgate station with a garden. It draws north-London crowds with a packed line-up of live music, comedy, quizzes, board-game nights and themed DJ sets, plus open-mic comedy. The roughly 120-capacity room is well kitted out with a full backline, PA and in-house engineer, supporting both original acts and covers across an eclectic bill. A long-standing fixture of the area's grassroots scene, it pairs its music programme with a proper neighbourhood-pub atmosphere.
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312 Archway Road, Highgate, London, N6 5AT
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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.
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The Boogaloo has a standing capacity of approximately 120, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.
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312 Archway Road, Highgate, London, N6 5AT. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
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