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The Red Lion Open Mic

Weekly open mic night at The Red Lion in York, showcasing local talent every Tuesday.

Open mic at a glance The Red Lion · York
Tuesday
Open mic night
Weeklyrecurring
May 2026
Listed since
TrackedGX directory
03 Jun
Last verified
liveverified
Free
Entry
No chargeon the door
19:30
Sign-up time
walk-inarrive early
Community
Listing status
communityGX Index

Last updated: 15 Jun 2026

The Red Lion Open Mic — Quick Facts

Weekly open mic night at The Red Lion in York, showcasing local talent every Tuesday.

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The Details

Everything you need before you turn up

DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night

Where

The Red Lion2 Merchantgate
York

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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
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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

Every Tuesday in York
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
PA provided — BYO instrument

The Night

The Red Lion in York hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. A traditional pub in the heart of York, known for live music and good times.

Sign-up process

Sign-ups start at 7:30 PM. Walk-in registration is available on the night.

Getting there

2 Merchantgate, YO1 9TU.

The venue

A traditional pub. 18+ policy applies. Features a beer garden and is a live music venue.

About The Red Lion

The Red Lion is a historic 13th-century timber-framed pub tucked away on Merchantgate in York, with roaring open fires and original wooden beams. It frequently hosts live music in its atmospheric sunken yard, where musicians perform in the evenings, and it has a long-running open mic tradition welcoming solo acoustic acts, acoustic bands, spoken word, comedy and magic at a mellow, intimate volume. A characterful little spot for grass-roots performers in the city centre.

Planning Your Tuesday Night

Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.

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Find The Red Lion

2 Merchantgate, York

Common Questions

Seven things people ask before turning up at York's The Red Lion open mic.

Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other York open mic nights for alternatives.
PA + vocal mic provided. BYO instrument and amp.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most York mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
2 Merchantgate, York.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and York regulars across the York open mic scene. York open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.

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