Blue Boar Open Mic

Blue Boar runs an open mic every Tuesday in York. Sign-up opens at 7:30pm and the night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the York open mic directory.

Blue Boar in York hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This traditional pub offers a welcoming atmosphere for performers and audience alike.

Sign-up process

Performers can sign up in person from 7:30 PM on the night.

Getting there

5 Castlegate, YO1 9RN.

The venue

A traditional pub. The event is 18+. Features a full PA system for performers. Food is served until 9 PM.

About Blue Boar

Blue Boar is one of York's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Tuesday night

Sign-up opens at 7:30pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Tuesday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the York open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.