The Sportsman is a Grade II-listed 1930s 'improved' pub on the corner of St John's Road and Fitzwilliam Street in Huddersfield (1 St John's Road, HD1 5AY), run by the Dewsbury-based Beerhouses group and a multiple CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year winner. It's a strong grassroots live-music local: bands play regularly, alongside Motown and Northern Soul specials, and an Acoustic Music Night on the first and third Wednesday of each month — a relaxed singaround with no stage and no mic, so performers bring their own approach in an intimate, DIY setting. Cask, craft, real cider and an extensive Belgian/whisky range round out the offer.
Huddersfield · Every other Wednesday · Free
The Sportsman Open Mic
Huddersfield open mic at The Sportsman — 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 Sportsman · 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 Sportsman Open Mic — Quick Facts
Huddersfield open mic at The Sportsman — 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
Start20:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Sportsman1 St John's Rd
Huddersfield HD1 5AY
Huddersfield — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry welcome
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About The Sportsman
About This Open Mic
Every other Wednesday in Huddersfield
Kicks off at 20:30, sign-up from 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Huddersfield open mic directory
The Night
The Acoustic Music Night at The Sportsman (1 St John's Road, HD1 5AY) is a friendly singaround held on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 8:30pm till 11pm in a separate curtained room. There's no stage and no microphone — most folk sing and play an instrument, and all styles are welcome, from folk and blues to the occasional spoken-word piece. Entry is free; bring a small amp if you need one, but it's really about taking your turn in the round. Long-running and warmly run — just turn up.
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 Sportsman’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:30Kick-off
23:00Last songs
Every other Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Sportsman
1 St John's Rd, Huddersfield HD1 5AY
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 23:00. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Huddersfield live music scene.
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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.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
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.
1 St John's Rd, Huddersfield HD1 5AY.
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