{"title": "AV A WORD POETRY (OPEN MIC NIGHT)", "start": "2026-11-18T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-18T22:00:00Z", "place": "CLF Pop Up", "address": "120 Peckham Hill St, London SE15 5JT, UK", "price": "£5 entry", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word"], "description": "AV A WORD POETRY (OPEN MIC NIGHT) is a spoken word open mic night with slots for anyone who wants to take the mic. It is organised by Av a Word and returns as part of its schedule on the third Wednesday of the month at the cosy CLF Arts Lounge Pop Up. The evening offers the usual open mic slots alongside a special guest headliner still to be announced. Tickets are only available on the door.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/av-a-word-poetry-open-mic-night-89018/", "official_url": "https://www.clfartlounge.com/event-details/av-a-word-poetry-open-mic-night-9", "image": "https://noky.io/images/57f06eaee33a60c1e6e9cccf2f16d1210131b51cce9946957192dd08211aeff6-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-18T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-18T22:00:00Z", "place": "CLF Pop Up", "address": "120 Peckham Hill St, London SE15 5JT, UK", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Poetry Open Mic Night in November", "start": "2026-11-18T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Old London Road cafe", "address": "Old London Road 52, KT2 6QF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word"], "description": "Poetry Open Mic Night in November is an evening of spoken word at Old London Road Café, with rhythm, rhyme and raw expression on an open stage. The café invites both experienced poets and those simply scribbling lines in a notebook to take a turn at the mic. Spots can be reserved by message or email, or you can arrive early and register on the night. The intimate setting offers soft lights, welcoming seats and a wide range of drinks, from coffee to something a little stronger, and admission is free.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/poetry-open-mic-night-in-november-50327/", "official_url": "https://olrcafe.co.uk/event/poetry-open-mic-night-in-november/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4ed8ec1f529d1e0e2e60cea7699c65b85133b061e4a283db02149671052b523c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Poetry open mic night", "start": "2026-11-13T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Backstory", "address": "Balham High Road 71, SW12 9AP London", "price": "Free entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "Poetry open mic night is a regular evening at Backstory where anyone can step up to a mic and share poetry, prose, or any writing they like, with five minutes on stage once called up. 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It is hosted by the café itself and welcomes performers of all levels, from seasoned musicians to first-timers, with all genres from folk and indie to rock. Slots of two to three songs can be reserved by email or on social media, or claimed by signing up at the registration table on the night. The evening also offers a cosy atmosphere, a bar with drinks, and the chance to connect with other local musicians.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-night-in-november-50326/", "official_url": "https://olrcafe.co.uk/event/open-mic-night-in-november-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4617e6dfb3f666a95d98d720ed48c715002dbfef8359438d5a9bffd7886f3a01-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-11-12T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:30:00Z", "place": "Ringway Centre", "address": "Baring Road 268, SE12 0DS London", "price": "£3", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["community/open-mic"], "description": "Open Mic Night is a monthly open mic evening at the Ringway Centre where anyone can share a talent in front of a friendly and supportive crowd. It is hosted by the Grove Park Community Group and is about participation, encouragement and enjoying the creativity of the community, with no need for experience or perfection. Singers, musicians, poets, storytellers and jokers are all warmly invited, and listeners are just as welcome to sit back and enjoy. There is a short break halfway through with tea and coffee to share.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-night-41943/", "official_url": "https://gpcg.org.uk/event/open-mic/2026-11-12/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/30474f7fc97e4776797bc18f8b9caf5563ec0e11ae04c350e6f729946813d454-2000.webp"}, {"title": "BYOB Poetry", "start": "2026-11-10T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T22:00:00Z", "place": "Boxpark", "address": "Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Brent, HA9 0FR", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "An evening of poetry with an open mic, where each performer gets four minutes to perform one poem. It is hosted by resident poet Woodzy, with DJ Haroon Khan on the decks during the breaks. 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Sign-up on the night runs from 6.30pm to 7pm, and time permitting everyone gets five minutes; anyone can read poems on any theme, or simply come along to listen. For the 29 October 2026 session near Halloween, attendees are invited to bring scary poems, though themed poems are optional and all poems are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/poems-not-bombs-70749/", "official_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poems-not-bombs-at-the-trades-hall-walthamstow-tickets-649696007247", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cd640465ee507a2147fd2931e6896b7c82b25f35c577f15c2b8092ff3120ddd9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Loft Sessions Open Mic Night at The Wheatsheaf", "start": "2026-10-27T20:00:00Z", "end": "2027-03-04T13:30:00Z", "place": "The Wheatsheaf", "address": "", "price": "Free entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["community/open-mic"], "description": "The Loft Sessions Open Mic Night is an open mic evening at The Wheatsheaf, a pub in Tooting, held on the last Tuesday of every month. It is run by The Loft Sessions at the pub, part of Urban Pub & Bars. Musicians, poets and storytellers share their craft in a relaxed, welcoming space, and everyone is encouraged to take the stage or cheer from the crowd. Entry is free, and artists are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to sign up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-loft-sessions-open-mic-night-at-the-wheatsheaf-45020/", "official_url": "https://www.urbanpubsandbars.com/whats-on/the-loft-sessions-open-mic-night", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bf02d929252d70a27184e63a52e2d9c5678993615d9e40b5e749824bcd501d65-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Picador Poetry Presents...", "start": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T23:00:00Z", "place": "Bàrd Books", "address": "Roman Road 341-343, E3 5QR London", "price": "", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word"], "description": "Picador Poetry Presents... is a night of performance and spoken word. It is presented by Picador Poetry and hosted at Bàrd Books, a bookshop on Roman Road in Bow. The evening offers live performance and spoken word from its guests.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/picador-poetry-presents-41020/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4658f0807c708b8b073a9bbb5869e942d8ed5401a2e667613c44fce0b974a0aa-600.webp"}, {"title": "Open Mic Acoustic Night - Firepit Red Room Sessions", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T22:30:00Z", "place": "Firepit Art Gallery", "address": "Cutter Lane 10, SE10 0XX London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/folk/singer-songwriter"], "description": "An intimate acoustic open mic for singer-songwriters, guitarists and storytellers, held in the Red Room's low-lit listening-room setting. A PA and equipment are provided, with slots of up to two songs or 10 minutes. It takes place at Firepit Art Gallery on Cutter Lane in London.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-acoustic-night-firepit-red-room-sessions-78662/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Open Mic At The Three Compasses", "start": "2026-11-09T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Three Compasses", "address": "Dalston Lane 99, E8 1NH London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music"], "description": "Open Mic At The Three Compasses is a monthly open mic night where anyone can perform two 'turns' — a song, poem, spoken word, or whatever they like. It is presented by The Three Compasses, whose host, Lewis, organises the sets on the night. The venue provides a piano, a mic, and an electro-acoustic and an electric guitar from Guitar Guitar, while 40FT Brewery offers pints and house spirit & mixers for £4.90. Entry is free and the event is 18+.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-at-the-three-compasses-48214/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ea2b982b200ea8820e2aa057cb86e8ad9a2df74e08215109bc43df95f335b8f9-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Poetry Unplugged: Open Mic", "start": "2026-11-17T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-17T21:45:00Z", "place": "The Poetry Cafe", "address": "", "price": "£6.00 – £8.00", "price_from": "6.00", "price_to": "8.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "Poetry Unplugged: Open Mic is an open mic evening at the Poetry Cafe where a ticket does not guarantee a slot: those wishing to perform sign up on the door between 7 and 7:30, with 20 four-minute slots drawn at random from a hat. The legendary evening is hosted by Niall O'Sullivan, a poet, editor and lecturer who ran Poetry Unplugged weekly at the Covent Garden cafe from 2005 to 2020. He has released four books of poetry with Flipped Eye and currently teaches poetry at London Metropolitan University, where he is Course Leader for Creative Writing and English Literature. The event is for ages 18 and over, and two bursary tickets are available for those facing financial difficulty.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/poetry-unplugged-open-mic-95029/", "official_url": "https://poetrysociety.org.uk/event/poetry-unplugged-open-mic/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-11-13T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-13T21:00:00Z", "place": "Uxbridge Library", "address": "Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature"], "description": "Open Mic Night is an evening of local musical and literary talents at Uxbridge Library. It is run by Hillingdon Council, whose library hosts the event, and places are limited with booking essential. Anyone who would like to perform can email the library with the date, the type of performance such as comedy or story reading, the number of performers and how long the performance lasts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-night-78792/", "official_url": "https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/events/event/10/open-mic-night", "image": ""}, {"title": "Space For Laughs - Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-11-15T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Space", "address": "Westferry Road 269, E14 3RS London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["comedy/stand-up"], "description": "Space For Laughs - Open Mic Night is a monthly comedy open mic held in the Space Bar. It is hosted at The Space, where 6-8 comedians at a time test out new material, give something a go, or even make their comedic debut. Tickets are free, but advanced booking is recommended to guarantee your place.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/space-for-laughs-open-mic-night-65914/", "official_url": "https://space.org.uk/event/sfl-open-mic-night/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c4c6ab06f6d94400efb8a9c6321ad2479cd910b518ffce2510f8645c1b4a6b03-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Common People: Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-11-17T20:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-17T22:00:00Z", "place": "Old Street Records", "address": "Old Street 350-354, EC1V 9NQ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music"], "description": "Common People: Open Mic Night is a weekly live music open mic in the venue's basement. Performers from the local Shoreditch area can watch or sign up to play themselves, with sign-up at 7pm sharp and slots filled on a first-come basis. Everyone who plays receives a free drink.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/common-people-open-mic-night-37535/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/95dbc499ecb954815c6226912d29a6730b9bbb8a43611b60b998112bbaff2655-2000.webp"}]}