Every Thursday in Woodhouse, Leeds
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
15-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Leeds open mic directory
Woodhouse · Every Thursday · Free
The Chemic Tavern Open Mic
Woodhouse's thursday-night free open mic at The Chemic Tavern — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Open mic at a glance The Chemic Tavern · Leeds
Thursday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
15 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Chemic Tavern Open Mic — Quick Facts
Woodhouse's thursday-night free open mic at The Chemic Tavern — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 7:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length15 min
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Chemic Tavern9 Johnston Street
Woodhouse
Leeds LS6 2NG
Woodhouse, Leeds — 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 much-loved real-ale local in the heart of Woodhouse, runs its open mic every Thursday from 7.30pm. No sign-up sheet — just turn up early to grab a slot. The pub keeps a house guitar, piano, mics and a DI box behind the bar, so you can travel light. It's a friendly, folk-leaning room a mile north of Leeds city centre, equally happy to have you play or just listen over a pint.
About The Chemic Tavern
The Chemic Tavern is a live music venue in <strong>Woodhouse, Leeds</strong>, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Chemic Tavern provides a welcoming stage and audience.
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 Leeds live music scene.
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9 Johnston Street, Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 2NG
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Leeds's The Chemic Tavern open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leeds open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Leeds 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 Street, Woodhouse, Leeds LS6 2NG.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Leeds regulars across the Leeds open mic scene. Leeds open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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