Every Tuesday in Doncaster
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
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Doncaster · Every Tuesday · Free
The White Lion Open Mic
The White Lion in Heeley, Sheffield hosts a weekly open mic night every Tuesday from 8pm, welcoming all performers with free entry.
Open mic at a glance The White Lion · Doncaster
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
19:30
Sign-up time
Community
Listing status
Last updated: 19 Jun 2026
The White Lion Open Mic — Quick Facts
The White Lion in Heeley, Sheffield hosts a weekly open mic night every Tuesday from 8pm, welcoming all performers with free entry.
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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 White Lion615 London Rd
Doncaster
Doncaster — 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
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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
The Night
The White Lion in Heeley, Sheffield hosts a weekly open mic on Tuesday evenings. This traditional pub offers a welcoming atmosphere for local talent.
180 minutes, roughly 12-18 acts at 10-15 minutes each.
Sign-up process Sign-up is on the night from 7:30 PM at the venue. It is a walk-in sign-up process.
Getting there 615 London Rd, S2 4HT. Located in Heeley, Sheffield.
The venue A traditional pub. Age policy is 18+. Features a full PA system for performers.
About The White Lion
The White Lion is a much-loved Heeley free house on London Road, trading as a pub since 1781 and known across Sheffield for free live music all week. Bands play every weekend, with an acoustic blues jam on Monday nights and a regular open mic on Thursdays hosted by Chris Firminger and The Twojays, welcoming musicians of all genres, both professional and amateur. With ten cask ales and ciders, a good whisky list and a dog-friendly garden, it's a proper community music local.
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.
Part of the Doncaster live music scene.
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Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Doncaster's The White Lion open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Doncaster 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 Doncaster mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
615 London Rd, Doncaster.
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