The Greystones Open Mic

Name: Open Mic at The Greystones
Location: The Greystones

The Greystones Open Mic — Quick Facts

Sheffield's Thursday-night free folk open mic at 7 Greystones Road, S11 7BS — folk-club institution, PA + guitar amp + piano, 15-minute slots.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayThursday

Start8pm

Sign-up7:30pm walk-in

Slot length15 min

EntryFree · all ages

Capacity~120 standing

Performer typesMusic · Folk

Sound engineerIn-house, included

Where

The Greystones 7 Greystones Road
Greystones
Sheffield S11 7BS

Contact

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

Highlights

Free entry

In-house engineerPA provided

MusicFolkAll agesWalk-in

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors

Drum kit

Guitar amp

Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

2 vocal mics

In-house engineer

The Greystones runs one of Sheffield's longest-standing folk programmes. Thursday open mic is the regular weekly slot and leans heavily folk and acoustic.

180 minutes, 12 acts at 15 minutes. Songwriters with strong narrative material thrive here.

Sign-up process

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

Getting there

7 Greystones Road, S11 7BS. Bus 88 from City Centre stops directly outside.

The venue

Pub with dedicated music room (the Backroom). All ages until 9pm. Capacity ~120. Real-ale focused.

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at Sheffield's The Greystones open mic.

How do I sign up to play at The Greystones 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 Sheffield open mics the same week.

What backline does The Greystones provide?

PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp. Need a venue with full backline? Try the backline filter.

How long is a slot at The Greystones open mic?

15 minutes per act — typically 4 songs solo or 5 for a band.

Is The Greystones open mic free?

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

Can I bring a band to The Greystones open mic?

Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band. For full-band-friendly mics, filter the directory by backline.

Where is The Greystones?

7 Greystones Road, Greystones, Sheffield S11 7BS.

What's the audience like on a Thursday night?

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