Every night in The Backstage Bar, located in the basement at

The Spice of Life, you can find excellent music and a great night out.

Monday - Open Mic Night

An open Session for Singers, Songwriters and Musicians of all kinds.
Sign up to play from 6.30 pm. The music starts at 7.00 pm. These nights often include sets by featured artists as well as musicians showcasing themselves to record company's, management co's, producers etc. As a result there are often good contacts to be made.

Tuesday - Jam Night

On the first Tuesday of each month, in association with Foote’s Music, we host the Foote’s Groove Jam. All drums & percussion will be provided and backline too, so bring your sax, keys, bass player, singer or guitarist (they’ll need to bring their own instruments).
All abilities and all musicians welcome, admission is FREE. 8.00pm.

Every other Tuesday night from 8.00 pm we host the best Blues Jam in London. If you want to be sure of playing you should arrive before 8.00pm! It is free to get in and there is a drum kit, bass amp and two guitar amps and a keyboard for you to express yourself on. Just bring guitars, harps, sax's etc...

Wednesday and Thursday + Sunday Lunch - Spicejazz

Paul Pace presents some of the UK's finest jazz acts. Wednesdays are focused on Jazz Singers and features an Open Mic set. Thursdays feature a variety of acts, including a showcase of Dune Record's artists on the third Thursday of each month. The music starts at 8.00 pm.

Friday Lunchtime – All Star Lunchtime Jazz

Every Friday lunchtime, Jack Honeybourne and David Burr present a wide range of London's top bands and leading musicians from the UK and abroad, featuring the best in Traditional, Swing and Mainstream Jazz.

The music plays from 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

Friday Night - Substance Music presents...

Substance Music brings you 3 bands every Friday night. Expect the unexpected: Rock, Blues, Funk, Bluegrass, Indie, Experimental, Acoustic, Jazz. This showcase night brings you the best new acts from the UK and abroad. For the lastst listings see www.substancegigs.com. Admission £5.

Saturday Night - Up All Night Live at The Spice

In association with Up All Night Music Promotions we bring you the best new acoustic, indie and rock acts from all over the world. There are 3 acts on each night starting from 8.00 pm. Admission is £6 or £5.