The Head of Steam in Huddersfield stands out as a welcoming hub for local musicians, encouraging both original compositions and covers across various genres. With a dedicated PA system, the venue hosts an array of events, including open mic nights, allowing emerging talent to showcase their skills in an intimate setting. Located at St George's Square, it fosters a vibrant community spirit in the heart of the city.
Huddersfield · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Head of Steam • Huddersfield Open Mic
Huddersfield open mic at THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD — 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 19:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 10 Sept 202619:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | theheadofsteam.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Facebook page |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
19:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
22:00 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD
Town CentreGetting there
St George's Square,
Town Centre, Huddersfield HD1 1JB
Town Centre, Huddersfield HD1 1JB
The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 5 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
Town Centre, HuddersfieldAbout the night
The Head of Steam sits inside Huddersfield's Grade I-listed station building, with its own entrances from Platform 1 and St George's Square, and it's a proper craft-beer and real-ale destination. The open mic runs every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm — everyone's welcome to perform or just come along and watch — making it an easy, central spot to try out a few songs over a good pint. Right by the trains, so it's a doddle to get to.
The Head of Steam in Huddersfield stands out as a welcoming hub for local musicians, encouraging both original compositions and covers across various genres. With a dedicated PA system, the venue hosts an array of events, including open mic nights, allowing emerging talent to showcase their skills in an intimate setting. Located at St George's Square, it fosters a vibrant community spirit in the heart of the city.
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THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD Open Mic
Huddersfield open mic at THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD — 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
- 10 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Head of Steam • Huddersfield Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Head of Steam • Huddersfield Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD in Huddersfield, starting at 19:00 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 10 Sept 2026
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Verified active
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Music starts around 19:00, finishing about 22:00. 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 15 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 19:00Starts in 4d 11h 18m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitetheheadofsteam.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts19:00until 22:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Head of Steam sits inside Huddersfield's Grade I-listed station building, with its own entrances from Platform 1 and St George's Square, and it's a proper craft-beer and real-ale destination. The open mic runs every Tuesday from 7pm to 10pm — everyone's welcome to perform or just come along and watch — making it an easy, central spot to try out a few songs over a good pint. Right by the trains, so it's a doddle to get to.
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 THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 19:00Starts in 4d 11h 18m
Kick-off19:00Every Tuesday
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends22:00Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD provides a PA system — 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 THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD
St George's Square, Town Centre, Huddersfield HD1 1JB
AddressSt George's Square
AreaTown Centre, Huddersfield
PostcodeHD1 1JB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD is in Town Centre, Huddersfield — use HD1 1JB 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
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 22:00. THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD provides a PA system — 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.
THE HEAD OF STEAM • HUDDERSFIELD provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for THE HEAD OF STEAM • 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.
St George's Square, Town Centre, Huddersfield HD1 1JB.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Huddersfield regulars across the Huddersfield open mic scene. Huddersfield open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Huddersfield (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is HD1 1JB. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Huddersfield open mics.
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