The Malt Shovel in Drighlington, Bradford, serves as a vibrant hub for local talent, welcoming both original acts and cover performances. With a robust PA system, the venue fosters an inclusive atmosphere, making it a popular choice for grassroots musicians seeking to showcase their work. Regular open mic nights highlight the diverse range of genres that thrive within its walls.
Drighlington · Every Wednesday · Free
The Malt Shovel Open Mic
Bradford open mic at The Malt Shovel — 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 Malt Shovel · Bradford
Wednesday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
03 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
Listing status
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Last updated: 3 June 2026
The Malt Shovel Open Mic — Quick Facts
Bradford open mic at The Malt Shovel — 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 Malt Shovel290 Whitehall Rd, Drighlington
Drighlington
Bradford BD11 1BB
Drighlington, Bradford — 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 Malt Shovel
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Drighlington, Bradford
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 Bradford open mic directory
The Night
The Malt Shovel is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Bradford. 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
290 Whitehall Rd, Drighlington, Bradford BD11 1BB.
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 Malt Shovel’s Wednesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find The Malt Shovel
290 Whitehall Rd, Drighlington, Drighlington, Bradford BD11 1BB
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 Bradford live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Bradford's The Malt Shovel open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bradford 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 Bradford mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
290 Whitehall Rd, Drighlington, Drighlington, Bradford BD11 1BB.
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