The Fenton Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Fenton
Location: The Fenton

The Fenton Open Mic — Quick Facts

Leeds's Monday-night free open mic at 161 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 3ED — student-area pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayMonday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Fenton 161 Woodhouse Lane
University
Leeds LS2 3ED

Contact

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

Highlights

Free entry

Full backlineIn-house engineer

Music18+Walk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

3 vocal mics

In-house engineer

The Fenton is by Leeds University — student crowd, paid bills, Monday open mic. Full backline.

180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.

Sign-up process

Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.

Getting there

161 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 3ED. 12 minutes from Leeds Rail.

The venue

Student pub with stage. 18+. Capacity ~150.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Leeds's The Fenton open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Fenton 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 Leeds open mics the same week.

What backline does The Fenton provide?

Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Want a similar setup elsewhere? Filter the open mic directory by “Full backline”.

How long is a slot at The Fenton open mic?

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

Is The Fenton open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Fenton open mic?

Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it. Once you've played a few of these, see our guide on how to get paid gigs in Leeds.

Where is The Fenton?

161 Woodhouse Lane, University, Leeds LS2 3ED.

What's the audience like on a Monday night?

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