Every Wednesday in Huddersfield
Kicks off at 19:30, sign-up from 19:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Huddersfield open mic directory
Huddersfield · Every Wednesday · Free
Smile Bar and Venue Open Mic
Huddersfield's weekly open mic night at Smile Bar and Venue.
Open mic at a glance Smile Bar and Venue · Huddersfield
Wednesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:00
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Plan your open mic night
Check the venue, or find more open mics in Huddersfield.
Last updated: 2 June 2026
Smile Bar and Venue Open Mic — Quick Facts
Huddersfield's weekly open mic night at Smile Bar and Venue.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:00 walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
Smile Bar and Venue38 Wakefield Rd
Huddersfield
Huddersfield — 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
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Smile Bar & Venue on Wakefield Road in Huddersfield (38 Wakefield Rd, HD1 3AQ) runs its 'Live Lounge' open mic on alternate Wednesdays through the year, hosted by Graeme and Peter. It's an open, supportive night for up-and-coming artists of any genre, with other musicians cheering you on in a relaxed setting. You can submit your songs ahead of time via the form on the venue's website; the start time isn't published, so check with the bar before you go.
About Smile Bar and Venue
Smile Bar and Venue on Wakefield Road is a purpose-built Huddersfield live-music venue, redefining live entertainment in the town and giving unsigned music and artists a platform — supported by its own online station, Smile Radio. It holds around 250 seated and up to 650 standing for a gig, with a programme of live music, comedy nights and tribute shows spanning rock, blues and club classics, plus live music in the café bar most weekends. There's also a games room with American pool, shuffleboard and darts.
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:00 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 Huddersfield live music scene.
What should you charge for paid gigs?Most open mic musicians are ready for paid work sooner than they think. Check live UK rates by role, city, and venue size.
Try the Rate CalculatorFind Smile Bar and Venue
38 Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Huddersfield's Smile Bar and Venue open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Huddersfield open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Huddersfield mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
38 Wakefield Rd, Huddersfield.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Huddersfield regulars across the Huddersfield open mic scene. Huddersfield open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
Run an open mic in Huddersfield?
Add yours to the directory free. 2-minute submission, verified within 48 hours. Reach 1,000+ Huddersfield musicians.
Looking for paid gigs, not open mics?