Northern Quarter is an independent, small-capacity grassroots music venue and bar in the heart of Huddersfield, opened in December 2017 by Sam Hodgson and Michael Acton. It occupies the former Builders Club — an iconic 1960s/70s spot once dubbed Huddersfield's answer to The Cavern. All-standing capacity is capped at 120 (less with seating), and the programme spans live music, sound-system nights, open mics, poetry, workshops, lectures, art installations and theatre, always with the emphasis on the local scene. It pours beers from local breweries including Magic Rock and serves freshly baked, reasonably priced pizza. A house PA and in-house engineer support performers, and both originals and covers are welcome.
Huddersfield · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Northern Quarter, Huddersfield Open Mic
Huddersfield open mic at Northern Quarter, Huddersfield — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 21 Aug 202619:30
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up from 19:30Thursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | nqhuddersfield.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
19:30
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
19:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
02:00 Last songs
04 — Find Northern Quarter, Huddersfield
Wood StreetGetting there
30 Wood St,
Wood Street, Huddersfield HD1 1DU
Wood Street, Huddersfield HD1 1DU
The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided · 5 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
Wood Street, HuddersfieldAbout the night
Northern Quarter is an independent live-music venue on Wood Street, and its Wood Street Open Mic is a Huddersfield institution every Thursday. Doors open at 5pm; Monika hosts the early-doors session from 7:30pm to 10pm, then guest comperes take over for a lively, collaborative late-night open mic from 10:30pm right through to 2am. No booking needed — it's first-come-first-served on the night, a stage piano is sometimes provided, and the venue runs a characterful hand-built sound system.
Northern Quarter is an independent, small-capacity grassroots music venue and bar in the heart of Huddersfield, opened in December 2017 by Sam Hodgson and Michael Acton. It occupies the former Builders Club — an iconic 1960s/70s spot once dubbed Huddersfield's answer to The Cavern. All-standing capacity is capped at 120 (less with seating), and the programme spans live music, sound-system nights, open mics, poetry, workshops, lectures, art installations and theatre, always with the emphasis on the local scene. It pours beers from local breweries including Magic Rock and serves freshly baked, reasonably priced pizza. A house PA and in-house engineer support performers, and both originals and covers are welcome.
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Northern Quarter, Huddersfield Open Mic
Huddersfield open mic at Northern Quarter, Huddersfield — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 21 Aug
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Northern Quarter, Huddersfield Open Mic — Quick Facts
Northern Quarter, Huddersfield Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Northern Quarter, Huddersfield in Huddersfield, starting at 19:30 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 21 Aug 2026
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Music starts around 19:30, finishing about 02:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 32 acts. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 37m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitenqhuddersfield.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts19:30until 02:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 32 acts
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About This Open Mic
Northern Quarter is an independent live-music venue on Wood Street, and its Wood Street Open Mic is a Huddersfield institution every Thursday. Doors open at 5pm; Monika hosts the early-doors session from 7:30pm to 10pm, then guest comperes take over for a lively, collaborative late-night open mic from 10:30pm right through to 2am. No booking needed — it's first-come-first-served on the night, a stage piano is sometimes provided, and the venue runs a characterful hand-built sound system.
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 engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How Northern Quarter, Huddersfield’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 19:30Starts in 6d 11h 37m
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends · Venue closes02:00Last act finishes
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 32 acts
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Northern Quarter, Huddersfield provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Northern Quarter, Huddersfield
30 Wood St, Wood Street, Huddersfield HD1 1DU
Address30 Wood St
AreaWood Street, Huddersfield
PostcodeHD1 1DU
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Northern Quarter, Huddersfield in Wood Street, Huddersfield; HD1 1DU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 02:00. Northern Quarter, Huddersfield provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Huddersfield open mic nights for alternatives.
Northern Quarter, Huddersfield provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Northern Quarter, Huddersfield's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Huddersfield open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
30 Wood St, Wood Street, Huddersfield HD1 1DU.
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The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is HD1 1DU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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