The Shoulder of Mutton is a traditional real-ale pub and music venue at 11 Neale Road, Lockwood, Huddersfield (HD1 3TN), serving since 1771. Its dark-wood interior with lead-lined windows is so well preserved it features on CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors as a Two Star interior of very special national historic interest. Behind the heritage it bills itself as a 'Pub and Music Venue', with live music on Saturdays, eight real ales on the bar, two snug rooms either side of a medium-sized bar, and a pool room upstairs. A characterful small (around 80-capacity) grassroots room in the heart of Lockwood.
Lockwood · Every Wednesday · Free
The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood Open Mic
Huddersfield open mic at The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood — 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 The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood · Huddersfield
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood Open Mic — Quick Facts
Huddersfield open mic at The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood — 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
DayWednesday
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
The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood11 Neale Rd, Lockwood
Lockwood
Huddersfield HD1 3TN
Lockwood, Huddersfield — 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 The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Lockwood, Huddersfield
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 Huddersfield open mic directory
The Night
The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Huddersfield. 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
11 Neale Rd, Lockwood, Huddersfield HD1 3TN.
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 The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood
11 Neale Rd, Lockwood, Lockwood, Huddersfield HD1 3TN
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Huddersfield live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Huddersfield's The Shoulder Of Mutton Lockwood open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
11 Neale Rd, Lockwood, Lockwood, Huddersfield HD1 3TN.
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