The Crescent Lounge runs a weekly open mic every Friday night from 8:30pm to 11pm, hosted by local musician Mally Jackson. Whether you're a singer, musician, comedian or poet, the stage is yours — it's a relaxed, welcoming room that draws a good crowd from the Scarborough music scene, so it's worth coming early to secure a slot. Free to perform and to watch, with a PA provided.
About The Crescent Lounge
The Crescent Lounge is an up-and-coming Scarborough live-music venue, transformed from the Crescent Hotel's old pub into a relaxed cocktail lounge with a small stage and outdoor seating. Its open mic runs every Friday from 8:30pm to 11pm, hosted by Mally Jackson, and is known as a friendly, inclusive night welcoming singers, musicians, comedians and poets of all levels. The lounge also programmes jazz, acoustic sessions and band nights for both locals and visitors.
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive by 20:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
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.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Scarborough regulars across the Scarborough open mic scene. Scarborough open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.