The Old Grindstone Open Mic

The Old Grindstone runs an open mic every Wednesday in Sheffield. Sign-up opens at 7:30pm and the night kicks off around 8pm. Entry is free for performers and audience. PA + vocal mic are provided; bring your own instrument and amp. This listing is part of the Sheffield open mic directory.

The Old Grindstone in Sheffield hosts a weekly open mic on Wednesday evenings. This traditional pub and sports bar offers a lively atmosphere with a focus on live music and sports.

180 minutes, roughly 15 acts at 10-12 minutes each.

Sign-up process

Sign up from 7:30 PM at the venue on the night. This is a walk-in sign-up process.

Getting there

3 Crookes, S10 1UA.

The venue

Traditional pub and sports bar. 18+ policy. The venue is known for its live music events and has a dedicated performance area.

About The Old Grindstone

The Old Grindstone is one of Sheffield's open-mic venues on GigXchange — the kind of grass-roots room where new acts get their first stage time and the regulars shape the vibe of the night. Setup, signup process and crowd vary, so always cross-check the details panel above and arrive early if you want a slot.

Planning your Wednesday night

Sign-up opens at 7:30pm. Aim to arrive 15–20 minutes earlier on a popular night — slots fill quickly and there's no waitlist if you miss the cut. Note: this is a 18+ venue.

It's a PA-and-vocal-mic setup, so bring your own instrument and a small amp if you need one. There's no drum kit or guitar amp on stage.

If Wednesday doesn't suit, browse the rest of the Sheffield open-mic scene for other nights of the week, or check the UK directory for venues nearer to you. Once you've played a few, see our guide on how to land paid gigs as an independent UK artist.