The Woodman Inn is a traditional pub at the top of Claypath bank in Lower Gilesgate, Durham city, and has been a public house for close to 200 years. It is family and dog friendly and runs quiz nights alongside live music. Its open-floor night is billed as Buskers Night; a publicly readable post in the Buskers North East Facebook group placed it on Thursday 23 July 2026, and secondary listings describe it as monthly, so the exact recurrence should be confirmed with the pub. No start time is published.
Durham · Monthly on Thursdays · No fee listed
The Woodman Inn Open Mic
Gilesgate's thursday open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
time tbc · we're working to find outThursdays
| Night | Monthly on Thursdays |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 16 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Monthly on ThursdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Thursdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Woodman Inn
GilesgateGetting there
23 Gilesgate,
Durham DH1 1QW
Durham DH1 1QW
The nearest station is Durham (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Gilesgate, DurhamAbout the night
Runs monthly on Thursdays. The Woodman Inn is a traditional pub at the top of Claypath bank in Lower Gilesgate, Durham city, and has been a public house for close to 200 years. It is family and dog friendly and runs quiz nights alongside live music. Its open-floor night is billed as Buskers Night; a publicly readable post in the Buskers North East Facebook group placed it on Thursday 23 July 2026, and secondary listings describe it as monthly, so the exact recurrence should be confirmed with the pub. No start time is published.
The Woodman Inn is a traditional pub at the top of Claypath bank in Lower Gilesgate, Durham city, and has been a public house for close to 200 years. It is family and dog friendly and runs quiz nights alongside live music. Its open-floor night is billed as Buskers Night; a publicly readable post in the Buskers North East Facebook group placed it on Thursday 23 July 2026, and secondary listings describe it as monthly, so the exact recurrence should be confirmed with the pub. No start time is published.
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Gilesgate · Monthly on Thursdays
The Woodman Inn Open Mic
Gilesgate's thursday open mic.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Sept 2026
- Listed since
- 16 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Woodman Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Woodman Inn Open Mic runs on Thursdays (monthly) at The Woodman Inn in Durham. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 16 Sept 2026
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The night Monthly on Thursdays
Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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About This Open Mic
Runs monthly on Thursdays. The Woodman Inn is a traditional pub at the top of Claypath bank in Lower Gilesgate, Durham city, and has been a public house for close to 200 years. It is family and dog friendly and runs quiz nights alongside live music. Its open-floor night is billed as Buskers Night; a publicly readable post in the Buskers North East Facebook group placed it on Thursday 23 July 2026, and secondary listings describe it as monthly, so the exact recurrence should be confirmed with the pub. No start time is published.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Woodman Inn’s Thursday night runs.
Sign-up opensTBCNot confirmed yet
Kick-offTBCNot confirmed yet
Music endsTBCNot confirmed yet
Venue closesTBCNot confirmed yet
How often
Monthly on Thursdays
Getting there
Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QW - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Woodman Inn
23 Gilesgate, Durham DH1 1QW
Address23 Gilesgate
AreaGilesgate, Durham
PostcodeDH1 1QW
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Durham (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Woodman Inn in Gilesgate, Durham; DH1 1QW is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Ye Old Elm Tree, Sherburn Village Working Men's Club, The Drunken Duck and Daleside Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before Durham's The Woodman Inn open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Durham open mic nights for alternatives.
The Woodman Inn has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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23 Gilesgate, Durham DH1 1QW.
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The nearest station is Durham (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DH1 1QW. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Woodman Inn
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