Tuesday open mic nights in London
Open mics that run on a tuesday in London and Kent.
Other nights around London
Run by other people. We list what the venue or the host has published, so check with them before you travel.
Central
The Bull and The Hide
run by UK Open MicEvery Tuesday · from 7pm
A minute from Liverpool Street on Devonshire Row, in a pub and hotel with its own restaurant. Free to play, ten minutes a slot, and walk-ups are taken.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
Marlborough Arms
run by UK Open MicEvery Tuesday · from 7.30pm
Free, with one ten-minute slot per person, set-up included, and booking ahead is advised. Backing tracks are fine for anyone bringing their own player and 3.5mm lead. Goodge Street is three minutes away.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
North West
The Camden Club
run by The Camden ClubEvery Tuesday · 8pm–11pm
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
Prince Albert
Every Tuesday · 7pm–10pm
Musicians, comedians and poets all take a turn.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
East
Coppermill Pub
run by John's Open MicsEvery 1st Tuesday of the month · 8pm–11pm · hosted by John, Richard, Steve Rushton
John hosts with Richard and Steve Rushton. Acts who go down well here have been booked back for paid gigs at the bar.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 1 December
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
Coppermill Pub
run by John's Open MicsEvery 3rd Tuesday of the month · 8pm–11pm · hosted by John, Richard, Steve Rushton
Run by John's Open Mics, with Richard and Steve Rushton alongside. Performers have been offered paid gigs at the pub off the back of playing here.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 17 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
South East
Anchor Bankside
run by UK Open MicEvery Tuesday · from 7pm
Free to play in a 17th-century Thameside pub at Bank End, with seating outside by the river. Slots run to ten minutes, dropping to five once fifteen performers have signed on.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
British Oak
run by Blackheath Folk ClubEvery Tuesday · from 8.30pm · hosted by Lynne (club), Peter (pub)
Run by Blackheath Folk Club, though the bill leans acoustic rather than strictly folk and all genres get a hearing. Slots are ten minutes or two songs, with a PA provided. Performers are asked not to plug rival venues from the stage.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
Golden Anchor
Every Tuesday · 8pm–10.30pm
A jazz jam rather than a standard open mic, open to singers and players at any level. The pub serves Caribbean food and appeared in Tom Kerridge's Saving Britain's Pubs.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
South West
The Cavendish Arms
run by Comedy VirginsEvery Tuesday · from 7pm
An entry-level stand-up night on Hartington Road, in a pub full of vintage odds and ends. Up to twelve comics get five minutes each, and the audience shouts 'buy 'em a drink' for the ones they rate. Every comic is expected to bring a friend.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
West
Bikesoup
run by Accelerando RecordsEvery Tuesday · 7pm–9.30pm
Run by Accelerando Records inside Westfield London, on the same competition format as their Fulham night: the audience votes for a winner, who goes through to a final with a £200 prize. Free entry, backing tracks accepted, slots booked through Instagram at @accelerando_records.
Next scheduled: Tuesday 10 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.