The Daleside Arms is a village pub on Front Street in Croxdale, about three miles south of Durham city, with a lounge used for live music and parking behind the pub. It hosts the Croxdale Acoustic and Folk Club on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month: an acoustic singaround on the second Tuesday and a guest night on the fourth. The club's own listing gives a 6.30pm to 10.30pm window while its written description says the night runs from 7.30pm, so the earlier time may be doors.
Croxdale · Every other Tuesday · No fee listed
Croxdale's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Tuesdays
| Night | Every other Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Croxdale DH6 5HY
The nearest station is Durham (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Runs fortnightly on Tuesdays. Published start time varies by source (a 6.30pm window and "from 7.30pm") - check with the venue before travelling. The Daleside Arms is a village pub on Front Street in Croxdale, about three miles south of Durham city, with a lounge used for live music and parking behind the pub. It hosts the Croxdale Acoustic and Folk Club on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month: an acoustic singaround on the second Tuesday and a guest night on the fourth. The club's own listing gives a 6.30pm to 10.30pm window while its written description says the night runs from 7.30pm, so the earlier time may be doors.
The Daleside Arms is a village pub on Front Street in Croxdale, about three miles south of Durham city, with a lounge used for live music and parking behind the pub. It hosts the Croxdale Acoustic and Folk Club on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month: an acoustic singaround on the second Tuesday and a guest night on the fourth. The club's own listing gives a 6.30pm to 10.30pm window while its written description says the night runs from 7.30pm, so the earlier time may be doors.
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Daleside Arms Open Mic
Croxdale's tuesday open mic.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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- Sign-up time
- Verified
- Listing status
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Daleside Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Daleside Arms Open Mic runs on Tuesdays (fortnightly) at Daleside Arms in Croxdale. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.

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About This Open Mic
Runs fortnightly on Tuesdays. Published start time varies by source (a 6.30pm window and "from 7.30pm") - check with the venue before travelling. The Daleside Arms is a village pub on Front Street in Croxdale, about three miles south of Durham city, with a lounge used for live music and parking behind the pub. It hosts the Croxdale Acoustic and Folk Club on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month: an acoustic singaround on the second Tuesday and a guest night on the fourth. The club's own listing gives a 6.30pm to 10.30pm window while its written description says the night runs from 7.30pm, so the earlier time may be doors.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Daleside Arms’s Tuesday night runs.
Every other Tuesday
Croxdale, DH6 5HY - the map is below.
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Daleside Arms
Front Street, Croxdale, Croxdale DH6 5HY
The nearest station is Durham (rail station), about 4 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Daleside Arms is in Croxdale — use DH6 5HY 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
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Daleside Arms open mic in brief. The Daleside Arms open mic runs every other Tuesday (no fee listed). Daleside Arms’ venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near Croxdale are listed by day.
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