Open mic nights in London
Where to play in London, with the day, the time and how to get a slot. The nights we run are marked. For everything else we list what the venue or the host has published, so check with them before you travel.
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.
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.
Cricketers - Woodford
run by John's Open MicsEvery last Thursday of the month · 7pm–11pm · hosted by John, with Lisa
Three songs each, or four for a band with three or more permanent members. If the running order leaves room, everyone gets another one or two, or the night finishes on a short jam. John hosts with Lisa, on the same circuit as Orford House and the Coppermill.
Next scheduled: Thursday 26 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
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 Old Crown
run by GET DOWNEvery last Thursday of the month · from 8pm
The pub describes it as a house party crossed with an open mic. It goes out under the name GET DOWN, and was called The Birds before that.
Next scheduled: Thursday 26 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
Orford House
run by John's Open MicsEvery 2nd Thursday of the month · 7.30pm–11.30pm · hosted by John, Steve Rushton, Richard
Sign-up opens at 7.30 and playing starts around 7.45. Everyone gets three songs, or four for a band with three or more permanent members, and if there is time the room goes round again or ends with a short jam.
Next scheduled: Thursday 12 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
Paper Dress Vintage
run by Noteworthy Open MicEvery Sunday · 6.30pm–10.30pm · hosted by Jimmy Logic and Chiu Dat
Free entry, with a guitar amp, bass amp and drum kit on site so full bands can play rather than only solo acts. Jimmy Logic and Chiu Dat host. The night moved here from Pub On The Park.
Next scheduled: Sunday 15 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.
Three Colts Tavern
run by Long Face ComedyEvery 1st Monday of the month · 7pm–9pm
Six to eight comedians take five minutes each in the pub's private room. This date is run for charity. The same night runs again later in the month.
Next scheduled: Monday 7 December
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
Three Colts Tavern
run by Long Face ComedyEvery 3rd Monday of the month · 7pm–9pm
Six to eight comedians take five minutes each in the pub's private room. The earlier date each month is the charity one, so this is the standard night.
Next scheduled: Monday 16 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.
The Three Compasses, Dalston
Every 2nd Monday of the month · from 7pm · hosted by Lewis
Nothing to pay to watch or to play. The house kit runs to a piano, a microphone and both electro-acoustic and electric guitars. Everyone who plays gets two turns, for songs, poems or spoken word.
Next scheduled: Monday 9 November
Worked out from the night’s usual pattern. Check with the venue before making arrangements.