Every Sunday in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent
Kicks off at 20:00, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Stoke-on-Trent open mic directory
Hanley · Every Sunday · Free
The Woodman Open Mic
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at The Woodman — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance The Woodman · Stoke-on-Trent
Sunday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Woodman Open Mic — Quick Facts
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at The Woodman — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DaySunday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
The Woodman3 Goodson St, Hanley
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent — 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
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
The Woodman is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Stoke-on-Trent. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
3 Goodson St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
About The Woodman
The Woodman is a beautifully renovated free house on Goodson Street in the heart of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent's city centre, proudly listed in the CAMRA 2025 Good Beer Guide for its top-quality cask ales. The dog-friendly pub hosts regular live-music nights and events showcasing the best of local talent, with a PA in place and a cosy snug for parties and smaller gatherings. Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays), it's a welcoming, community-focused grassroots room for both originals and covers across rock, acoustic and party sets.
Planning Your Sunday 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 Stoke-on-Trent live music scene.
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3 Goodson St, Hanley, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Stoke-on-Trent's The Woodman open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
3 Goodson St, Hanley, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT.
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