Every Wednesday in Wakefield
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
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Wakefield · Every Wednesday · Free
The Counting House Open Mic
Wakefield open mic at The Counting House — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Counting House · Wakefield
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
The Counting House Open Mic — Quick Facts
Wakefield open mic at The Counting House — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Counting House40 Westgate
Wakefield WF1 1JY
Wakefield — 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
The Counting House is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Wakefield. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
40 Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1JY.
Photos
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About The Counting House
The Counting House sits at the top of Westgate in Wakefield (40 Westgate, WF1 1JY) and bills itself as the home of live sport, cocktails and live music. Spread over two floors, it pairs a ground-floor bar with food and sport with a large upper gig room that has a stage and PA system. Regular entertainment includes live bands, tribute acts, a house DJ and bottomless brunch. Signature cocktails, locally sourced gin, a wide range of draught and bottled craft beers and ciders round out the offer. The upstairs live room makes it a dependable Wakefield spot for covers, tribute and original acts.
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Wakefield live music scene.
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40 Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1JY
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Wakefield's The Counting House open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Wakefield 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 Wakefield mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
40 Westgate, Wakefield WF1 1JY.
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