{"title": "Open Mic", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/black-history", "literature/spoken-word"], "description": "An open mic evening where local poets, musicians, spoken word artists and performers take the stage. It is part of the Queen's Park Black History Month 2026 Gala, with Queen's Park Community Council inviting talent from across the neighbourhood, whether experienced or performing for the first time. 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The session offers traditional songs, dances and interactive games, plus an introduction to Anancy Storytelling and Poetry celebrating Black culture and history. It forms part of the council's Black History Month 2026 celebrations, all about Honouring Our Communities.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/anancy-storytelling-space-bhm-74566/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-11-04T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T22:30:00Z", "place": "Bridge House", "address": "High Street 2, SE20 8RZ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": [], "description": "An open mic night held at the Bridge House, a pub in southeast London that calls itself a community hub. It takes place on the first Wednesday of the month and runs into the evening. 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Bubblebath is a showcase of London's raw talent, welcoming music, poetry, spoken-word, comedy and other acts of every skill level, with sign-up from 7pm on the night. Acts of all kinds are platformed except bands of more than two people, and performers are called up in order of registration. Entry is free and everyone is welcome, whether on stage or in the audience.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-bubblebath-all-welcome-47946/", "official_url": "https://www.thefiddlerselbow.co.uk/whos-playing/open-mic-bubblebath382021-3nyzk-sapbm-sdt8l", "image": "https://noky.io/images/da0fc98db6e7ba34910e31c3c8e1ef148adc93cd256b321fadc3644e51879f90-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Resonance Open Mic Poetry Night", "start": "2026-11-04T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:00:00Z", "place": "Set Social", "address": "Nigel Road 55, SE15 4NP London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "Resonance Open Mic Poetry Night is a friendly open mic evening where anyone who loves reading, listening to or writing poetry can share one poem of ideally under five minutes. It is run by Resonance, a poetry collective from South East London made up of queer volunteers, which builds community, supports early-career artists and improves access to the arts for underrepresented groups. Fifteen readers take part across three sections, with ten advance slots and five available on the door, welcoming everyone from first-timers to regulars, with new work, rough drafts and old favourites all encouraged.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/resonance-open-mic-poetry-night-38493/", "official_url": "https://setspace.uk/event/resonance-open-mic-poetry-night/2026-11-04/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4d32ea18193ca9c826933a25c89dd3a5c0b53272b8d43fc8b005544b033f004c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Extra Second London", "start": "2026-10-31T18:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£4 (£5 for Open Mic + Guest)", "price_from": "4.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1432082/select-date", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word"], "description": "A cosy monthly evening of poetry, spoken word, music and discussion with open mic slots. Hosted by Kid Anansi and Julie G, it pairs performances with a discussion section that gives performers and audiences a space to reflect on writing and performing, welcoming everyone from newcomers to seasoned pros. The October theme is ALCHEMY.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/extra-second-london-38811/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/extra-second-london", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bba057d21d53ce77888181cc3445b100438830ba4441c8eda3441b81cdb90301-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Black History Month 2026: Queer Games Night", "start": "2026-10-30T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Oxford House", "address": "Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG London", "price": "Free, donations welcome", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["occasion/black-history-month", "games"], "description": "Black History Month 2026: Queer Games Night is an evening of games, laughter and friendly competition celebrating community through play. It is hosted by Mo and offers a fun, welcoming space to meet new people and build connections. The night carries a Halloween theme, and participants are encouraged to come dressed in costume and join in the games.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/black-history-month-2026-queer-games-night-41799/", "official_url": "https://www.oxfordhouse.org.uk/event/black-history-month-2026-queer-games-night/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c2015fd15ebb4e23cc458ed29359c676f219de74518dcfcd5b9af199423388c3-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Common People: Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-11-03T20:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-03T22:00:00Z", "place": "Old Street Records", "address": "Old Street 350-354, EC1V 9NQ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "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"}, {"title": "Dope Black Queers: The Forum", "start": "2026-11-08T16:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T19:30:00Z", "place": "London LGBTQ+ Community Centre", "address": "Hopton Street 60-62, SE1 9JH London", "price": "", "price_from": "35.00", "price_to": "55.00", "tickets_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/quiet-room-bookings/", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/queer"], "description": "Dope Black Queers: The Forum is an open floor discussion in a Town Hall Meeting format, less like a panel, where the Black LGBTQIA+ community can talk about the things that matter to them, raise questions and find answers. Dope Black Queers is a space for and by the Black LGBTQIA+ community to provide grounding, connection, and to feel seen and heard. Everyone is invited to share their specific life experiences and perspectives, since it is in the specifics that people can relate and build community. Participation is encouraged but no one has to share, and the event is exclusively for the Black LGBTQIA+ community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dope-black-queers-the-forum-41651/", "official_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/dope-black-queers-the-forum-4/2026-11-08/", "image": ""}, {"title": "New Black British Sound x BBC Introducing", "start": "2026-11-12T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:30:00Z", "place": "V&A East Museum", "address": "Carpenters Road 107, E20 2AR London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/buy-membership", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["society/black-culture/black-british", "music"], "description": "An evening of live music, networking and a panel conversation titled 'New Black British Sound x BBC Introducing' at V&A East Museum. It is run by BBC Introducing Live together with BBC Radio 1Xtra in partnership with V&A East Museum, celebrating the museum's exhibition The Music is Black: A British Story. A panel hosted by BBC Introducing's Angelle Joseph, with speakers including V&A East's Josephine Small, looks at key moments in Black British music history and how the UK industry can support young Black artists. An open mic hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra Introducing's Theo Johnson gives nine artists the chance to perform live for BBC Introducing.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/new-black-british-sound-x-bbc-introducing-40095/", "official_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/RwGL37RqpD/new-black-british-sound-x-bbc-introducing-nov-2026", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7220b15f5dda4434b888bc624ed4ba543164d9dc44e7abfb29095f4d110f713b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Words @ The Woodfield", "start": "2026-10-30T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Woodfield Pavilion", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/words-the-woodfield-friday-october-30th-2026-tickets-1996621762439?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word"], "description": "Words @ The Woodfield is an open-mic poetry and spoken word evening, relaunched as the venue's flagship event. It is hosted by The Woodfield Pavilion, welcoming anyone who wants to perform or simply listen. Performances are capped at 14 performers, each with a strict five-minute slot, with a bar serving alcohol, soft drinks, tea and coffee.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/words-the-woodfield-42652/", "official_url": "https://www.thewoodfield.org/whatson-1/words-the-woodfield-2", "image": "https://noky.io/images/41ab3752a41feef55e867e8a8d077ce349dd7a77cd8f80019bdcdcc9f31193e9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Word Space", "start": "2026-11-02T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Jamboree", "address": "St Chad's Place 6, London", "price": "Donations", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/word-space-poetry-open-mic-writing-workshop-words-based-chill-kings-x-tickets-698383091627", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "Word Space is an open mic and poetry night with poem sharing, discussion, feedback and communal writing activities. It takes place at Jamboree, a music venue in Kings Cross, London, and invites people to bring pens, pencils and daydreams for a cosy, creative start to the week. It is a Pay What You Can event, where donations support independent, community art and help offer tickets to those who cannot afford one.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/word-space-60801/", "official_url": "https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/events/open-mic-and-poetry-night-in-london-10/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fa7925a8b7c8eddd343810a0cd31530ef1704754584d4e2ac4656953d47ed380-600.webp"}]}