The Fulford Arms Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Fulford Arms
Location: The Fulford Arms

The Fulford Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts

York's Tuesday-night free open mic at 121 Fulford Road, YO10 4EX — long-running music pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length12 min

EntryFree · 18+

Capacity~150 standing

Performer typesMusic

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Fulford Arms 121 Fulford Road
Fulford
York YO10 4EX

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 Fulford Arms is York's primary independent music venue — paid bills most nights, Tuesday 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

121 Fulford Road, YO10 4EX. 15 minutes' walk from York Rail. Buses 11, 36 stop on Fulford Road.

The venue

Pub with dedicated music room. 18+. Capacity ~150.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at York's The Fulford Arms open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Fulford Arms 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 York open mics the same week.

What backline does The Fulford Arms 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 Fulford Arms open mic?

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

Is The Fulford Arms open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Fulford Arms 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 York.

Where is The Fulford Arms?

121 Fulford Road, Fulford, York YO10 4EX.

What's the audience like on a Tuesday night?

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