Every Thursday in York
Kicks off at 21:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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York · Every Thursday · Free
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant Open Mic
York open mic at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant · York
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant Open Mic — Quick Facts
York open mic at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start21:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant1 Little Stonegate
York YO1 8AX
York — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Kennedy's Bar on Little Stonegate is one of York's best-loved music spots, and every Thursday from 9pm it hands the stage over to its open mic night. There's a full backline waiting — guitars, a full drum kit, percussion and mics — so you can rock up empty-handed, and every performer gets a free drink. Just turn up to play; regulars lean into Foo Fighters and The Cure covers, so it's a friendly home for the rock and indie crowd.
About Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant
Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant sits at 1 Little Stonegate in central York (YO1 8AX), a vibrant bar-restaurant pairing live entertainment with food from the in-house Rack N' Roll BBQ (ribs, pulled pork, vegan options and a Wok N' Roll Asian-BBQ twist). It hosts live music every Sunday evening (two sets, 5-7pm and 8-10pm) and an open mic night every Thursday from 9pm, alongside live bands, DJs and quizzes. Walk-ins welcome, no booking needed — a reliable, friendly grassroots stage in the heart of York.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the York live music scene.
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1 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at York's Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other York open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most York mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
1 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX.
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