The Underground is an independent multi-genre live-music venue at 9 Duke Street in central Bradford (BD1 3QR), just off North Parade, opened in 2016 to make live music more accessible across the district. Standing capacity is around 350. It has built a strong reputation hosting touring names including The Wombats, The Twang, Arrested Development, Maverick Sabre, UK Subs, Maxi Jazz (Faithless) and Lucy Spraggan, alongside theatre, comedy, scratch nights and club/sound-system events. The venue is open Thursday to Saturday evenings (late on Fri/Sat). A house PA is provided and both originals and covers are welcome.
Bradford · Dates vary · No fee listed
The Underground Open Mic
Bradford open mic at The Underground — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Dates vary |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
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20:00 Kick-off
23:30 Close (tbc)
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04 — Find The Underground
BradfordGetting there
9 Duke St,
Bradford BD1 3QR
Bradford BD1 3QR
The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square (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
BradfordAbout the night
The Underground 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
9 Duke St, Bradford BD1 3QR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Underground is an independent multi-genre live-music venue at 9 Duke Street in central Bradford (BD1 3QR), just off North Parade, opened in 2016 to make live music more accessible across the district. Standing capacity is around 350. It has built a strong reputation hosting touring names including The Wombats, The Twang, Arrested Development, Maverick Sabre, UK Subs, Maxi Jazz (Faithless) and Lucy Spraggan, alongside theatre, comedy, scratch nights and club/sound-system events. The venue is open Thursday to Saturday evenings (late on Fri/Sat). A house PA is provided and both originals and covers are welcome.
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Bradford · Dates vary
The Underground Open Mic
Bradford open mic at The Underground — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 24 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Underground Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Underground Open Mic runs on dates that vary at The Underground in Bradford, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 24 Sept 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
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Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Underground 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
9 Duke St, Bradford BD1 3QR.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Underground’s Wednesday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-off20:00Dates vary
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Dates vary
Getting there
Bradford, BD1 3QR - the map is below.
Kit
The Underground provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Underground
9 Duke St, Bradford BD1 3QR
Address9 Duke St
AreaBradford
PostcodeBD1 3QR
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Underground is in Bradford — use BD1 3QR 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 Wednesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Underground provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
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The Underground provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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9 Duke St, Bradford BD1 3QR.
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The nearest station is Bradford Forster Square (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BD1 3QR. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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The Underground open mic in brief. The Underground open mic runs dates vary from 20:00 (no fee listed). The Underground’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Bradford are listed by day.
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10 — What's on at The Underground
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