Every Thursday in Woodhouse, Doncaster
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
10-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Doncaster open mic directory
Woodhouse · Every Thursday · Free
The Chemic Tavern Open Mic
Weekly acoustic open mic at The Chemic Tavern in Woodhouse, Leeds, a traditional pub with a welcoming atmosphere.
Open mic at a glance The Chemic Tavern · Doncaster
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
10 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 19 Jun 2026
The Chemic Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Weekly acoustic open mic at The Chemic Tavern in Woodhouse, Leeds, a traditional pub with a welcoming atmosphere.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length10 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Chemic Tavern9 Johnston St
Woodhouse
Doncaster
Woodhouse, Doncaster — 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.
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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
The Chemic Tavern, a historic real-ale pub in the heart of Woodhouse, runs a genuinely lovely weekly open mic every Thursday from 7:30pm through to about 11:30pm. No sign-up sheet — just turn up early to grab a slot, and you'll get 10 minutes or two songs (whichever's shorter) in a dedicated music room with a properly attentive audience. It's free to play, there's a house guitar and a recently-restored pre-WWI piano, a guitar amp on prior request, and a professional PA with mics and DI run by an experienced engineer. Performers even get a complimentary drink.
About The Chemic Tavern
The Chemic Tavern is a historic real-ale pub in the heart of Woodhouse, just north of Leeds city centre, established in the 1840s and open seven nights a week. Music is woven through the week — traditional folk on Wednesdays, regular Scottish and old-time sessions on Sundays, plus open mic nights and appearances at the Leeds Jazz Festival. Its Tap Room hosts live performances and community gatherings, making it a much-loved grassroots folk room.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Doncaster live music scene.
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9 Johnston St, Woodhouse, Doncaster
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Doncaster's The Chemic Tavern open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Doncaster open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
10 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Doncaster mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
9 Johnston St, Woodhouse, Doncaster.
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