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Wednesday open mic nights in London

Open mics that run on a wednesday in London and Kent.

Our nights

We run these, so the dates are ours to stand behind.

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.

128 Hartington Rd

  • The Cavendish Arms

    run by Comedy Virgins

    Every Wednesday · 19:00–19:00

    Comedy Virgins runs the same entry-level stand-up format on Hartington Road: twelve comics, five minutes apiece, and a crowd that shouts 'buy 'em a drink' when an act lands. Bringing a friend along is a house rule.

    Next scheduled: Wednesday 30 September

    Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.

    other

75 Borough High St

  • George

    run by UK Open Mic

    Every Wednesday · 19:30–22:30

    Free and open to all styles at a 17th-century coaching inn with a large courtyard. Slots are ten minutes including setup, a cable is supplied for anyone playing from a device, and performers are asked to buy at least one thing at the bar.

    Next scheduled: Wednesday 30 September

    Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.

    other

Archway

  • The Owl & Hitchhiker

    run by Owl and Hitchhiker

    Every Wednesday · 19:30–22:00

    Next scheduled: Wednesday 30 September

    Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.

    other

Chiswick

  • The George IV, Chiswick

    run by London Unplugged

    Every Wednesday · 20:00–22:30 · hosted by Tom Lukas

    Performers get a four-song set rather than the usual one or two, with a full PA, monitors, stage lighting and a house guitar. Solo acts, duos and trios only. Booking is online at londonunplugged.co.uk, up to two weeks ahead, and slots fill fast.

    Next scheduled: Wednesday 30 September

    Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.

    other

Greater

  • The Alwyne Castle

    run by UK Open Mic

    Every Wednesday · 19:00–19:30

    A UK Open Mic night in a large Islington pub with a conservatory and beer garden, walkable from Highbury & Islington or Finsbury Park. Free to play.

    Next scheduled: Wednesday 30 September

    Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.

    other

  • The Railway

    run by Comedy Bandits

    Every Wednesday · 19:00–19:00

    Comedy Bandits run this free night in the upstairs room on Clapham High Street. It won the Chortle award for London's best comedy open mic in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The Friday show at the same pub is a paid bill, not an open mic.

    Next scheduled: Wednesday 30 September

    Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.

    other

Lower Clapton

  • The Star By Hackney Downs

    run by LDN Comedy (Hackney Comedy Club)

    Every Wednesday · 20:00–22:30

    New material night upstairs, with six comedians on the bill plus a headliner and the occasional drop-in. Entry is £4 and the room is over 18s only.

    Next scheduled: Wednesday 30 September

    Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.

    other

Queen's Yard

  • Fabwick

    run by Accelerando Records

    Every Wednesday · 19:30–22:30

    Run by the independent label Accelerando Records, in a Hackney Wick bar. Tickets go through Eventbrite rather than sign-up on the door.

    Next scheduled: Wednesday 30 September

    Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.

    eventbrite