The Layton Institute is a members' social club and entertainment venue in the Layton area of Blackpool (FY3 7HG), established in 1912 and billed as one of the town's premier live-music venues. Its upstairs 300-capacity Concert Hall has a proper stage, dressing rooms and modern lighting, sound and visual rigs, hosting regular concerts and shows spanning rock, tribute acts and live theatre, plus open-mic nights. Two function rooms are available for hire. With an in-house PA and stage, it's a well-equipped grassroots concert space rather than a simple pub back room.
Layton · Every Tuesday · Free
Layton Institute Open Mic
Blackpool open mic at Layton Institute — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Layton Institute · Blackpool
Tuesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Community
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
Layton Institute Open Mic — Quick Facts
Blackpool open mic at Layton Institute — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are 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
DayTuesday
Start20:00
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Layton Institute30 Layton Rd, Layton
Layton
Blackpool FY3 7HG
Layton, Blackpool — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Layton Institute
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Layton, Blackpool
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 Blackpool open mic directory
The Night
Layton Institute is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Blackpool. 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
30 Layton Rd, Layton, Blackpool FY3 7HG.
Photos
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What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Layton Institute’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Layton Institute
30 Layton Rd, Layton, Layton, Blackpool FY3 7HG
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 Blackpool live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Blackpool 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 Blackpool mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
30 Layton Rd, Layton, Layton, Blackpool FY3 7HG.
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