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.
Blackpool · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
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.
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 12 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Website | laytoninstitute.com |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Layton Institute
LaytonGetting there
30 Layton Rd, Layton,
Blackpool FY3 7HG
Blackpool FY3 7HG
The nearest station is Layton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Layton, BlackpoolAbout 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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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.
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Layton · Every Tuesday
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.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 12 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Layton Institute Open Mic — Quick Facts
Layton Institute Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Layton Institute in Blackpool, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 12 Nov 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitelaytoninstitute.com
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
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
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Layton Institute’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Layton Institute provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Layton Institute
30 Layton Rd, Layton, Blackpool FY3 7HG
Address30 Layton Rd, Layton
AreaLayton, Blackpool
PostcodeFY3 7HG
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Layton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Layton Institute is in Layton, Blackpool — use FY3 7HG for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Layton Institute provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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30 Layton Rd, Layton, Blackpool FY3 7HG.
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The nearest station is Layton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is FY3 7HG. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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