The Grayston Unity is an independent bar and live music venue in Halifax town centre, open since 2016. Alongside the bar it has a 110-capacity music room, a 14-capacity snug and a roof terrace, and it hosts live music, film, spoken word, art and creative writing. It sits at 8 Horton Street, a short walk from Halifax railway station and The Piece Hall.
Halifax · Every 2nd Thursday of the month · No fee listed
The Grayston Unity Open Mic
Halifax's thursday open mic.
Next night: Thu 10 Dec. Kick-off 19:30. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Nov 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every 2nd Thursday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every 2nd Thursday of the monthHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Grayston Unity
HalifaxGetting there
8 Horton Street,
Halifax HX1 1PU
Halifax HX1 1PU
The nearest station is Halifax (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
HalifaxAbout the night
Mick Shaw's Unplugged Open Mic Night runs in the bar at The Grayston Unity on the second Thursday of the month from 7:30pm, with free entry. Musicians, comedians and poets are all welcome. It is deliberately unplugged, so there is no PA, but performers can bring their own amp if needed. The venue also hosts The Living Room Sessions, a poetry open mic presented by Keiron Higgins and Toria Garbutt, on the last Thursday of the month at 7pm (listed 26 November 2026, 28 January 2027 and 25 February 2027).
The Grayston Unity is an independent bar and live music venue in Halifax town centre, open since 2016. Alongside the bar it has a 110-capacity music room, a 14-capacity snug and a roof terrace, and it hosts live music, film, spoken word, art and creative writing. It sits at 8 Horton Street, a short walk from Halifax railway station and The Piece Hall.
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Halifax · Every 2nd Thursday of the month
The Grayston Unity Open Mic
Halifax's thursday open mic. Starts at 19:30.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Nov 2026
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- 4 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Grayston Unity Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Grayston Unity Open Mic runs on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Grayston Unity in Halifax, starting at 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 19:30.
Next nightThu 10 Dec · 19:30Starts in 27d 11h 43m
Who playsMusicians · Comedians · Poets
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightThursdayEvery 2nd Thursday of the monthNext: Thu 10 Dec
Starts19:30start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Mick Shaw's Unplugged Open Mic Night runs in the bar at The Grayston Unity on the second Thursday of the month from 7:30pm, with free entry. Musicians, comedians and poets are all welcome. It is deliberately unplugged, so there is no PA, but performers can bring their own amp if needed. The venue also hosts The Living Room Sessions, a poetry open mic presented by Keiron Higgins and Toria Garbutt, on the last Thursday of the month at 7pm (listed 26 November 2026, 28 January 2027 and 25 February 2027).
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Grayston Unity’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 10 Dec · 19:30Starts in 27d 11h 43m
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off19:30Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Coming up
Thu 10 Dec · Thu 14 Jan · Thu 11 Feb
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Find The Grayston Unity
8 Horton Street, Halifax HX1 1PU
Address8 Horton Street
AreaHalifax
PostcodeHX1 1PU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Halifax (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Grayston Unity in Halifax; HX1 1PU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Thursday Night
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8 Horton Street, Halifax HX1 1PU.
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The nearest station is Halifax (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is HX1 1PU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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