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.
- Pedro Lounge
Every Wednesday · 7.30pm–10.30pm
Next: Wednesday 11 November
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.
North
The Alwyne Castle
run by UK Open MicEvery Wednesday · 7pm–7.30pm
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 11 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
The Owl & Hitchhiker
run by Owl and HitchhikerEvery Wednesday · 7.30pm–10pm
Next scheduled: Wednesday 11 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
East
Fabwick
run by Accelerando RecordsEvery Wednesday · 7.30pm–10.30pm
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 11 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
The Star By Hackney Downs
run by LDN Comedy (Hackney Comedy Club)Every Wednesday · 8pm–10.30pm
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 11 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
South East
George
run by UK Open MicEvery Wednesday · 7.30pm–10.30pm
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 11 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 Wednesday · from 7pm
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 11 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
The Railway
run by Comedy BanditsEvery Wednesday · from 7pm
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 11 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
West
The George IV, Chiswick
run by London UnpluggedEvery Wednesday · 8pm–10.30pm · 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 11 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.