The Basement Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Basement
Location: The Basement

The Basement Open Mic — Quick Facts

York open mic at The Basement — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.

✓ Verified active Last verified 28 Apr 2026 Source: google.com + venue confirmation

The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayWednesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity–

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

The Basement City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St
St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St
York YO1 9QL

Contact

Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team

Highlights

Free entry

PA provided

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

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Pending verification

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Getting there

City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL.

Photos

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Find The Basement

City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at York's The Basement open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Basement open mic?

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 7:30pm. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. Backup options if you don't get on: other York open mics the same week.

What backline does The Basement provide?

PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp. Need a venue with full backline? Try the backline filter.

How long is a slot at The Basement open mic?

12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band.

Is The Basement open mic free?

Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most York mics are free; browse the list.

Can I bring a band to The Basement open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band. For full-band-friendly mics, filter the directory by backline.

Where is The Basement?

City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL.

What's the audience like on a Wednesday night?

Mostly fellow musicians, friends and York regulars who turn up across the York live music scene. York open mic crowds tend to listen attentively — this isn't a chatter-over-the-music kind of night.