Every Thursday in Town Centre, Scarborough
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 20:00
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Scarborough open mic directory
Town Centre · Every Thursday · Free
The Merchant Open Mic
Scarborough's Thursday-night free open mic at 27-29 Eastborough.
Open mic at a glance The Merchant · Scarborough
Thursday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
28 May
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 11 Jun 2026
The Merchant Open Mic — Quick Facts
Scarborough's Thursday-night free open mic at 27-29 Eastborough.
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start20:30
Sign-up20:00 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity~80 standing
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Merchant27-29 Eastborough
Town Centre
Scarborough YO11 1NG
Town Centre, Scarborough — 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
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
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
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Merchant is an Irish bar in Scarborough's old town. Open mic night runs regularly.
Sign-up process Walk-in from 8pm.
Getting there 27-29 Eastborough, YO11 1NG. 10 minutes from Scarborough Rail.
The venue 18+. Capacity ~80.
About The Merchant
The Merchant is a live music venue in Town Centre, Scarborough, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Merchant provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive by 20:00 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Scarborough live music scene.
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27-29 Eastborough, Town Centre, Scarborough YO11 1NG
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Scarborough's The Merchant open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 20:00. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Scarborough 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 Scarborough mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
27-29 Eastborough, Town Centre, Scarborough YO11 1NG.
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