Gardeners Arms is a live music venue in Hull, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, Gardeners Arms provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Hull · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Gardeners Arms Open Mic
Gards Unplugged - weekly acoustic and open mic night in the front bar, rotating host plus special guests
Next night: Tue 17 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 6 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up on the nightTuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Rowland |
| Website | thegardenersarmshull.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Ticket listing |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find Gardeners Arms
HullGetting there
35 Cottingham Road,
Hull HU5 2PP
Hull HU5 2PP
The nearest station is Hull (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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
HullAbout the night
The Gardeners Arms on Cottingham Road has been refurbished, and its front bar now hosts Gards Unplugged, a weekly acoustic and open mic night promoted by Music HQ.
When it runs
Every Tuesday, 8pm to 11pm. The night has a rotating host each week - local singer-songwriter Rowland among them - with a booked special guest alongside plenty of open mic slots. Past guests include acoustic Britpop performer Dan Foster and Mat Howlett. 18+.
The venue
A traditional front bar with a beer garden, plus the separate Gards Bar to the rear for music and sport. Food runs to sourdough pizzas, burgers and sharing plates.
Getting there
35 Cottingham Road, HU5 2PP - a short walk from the University of Hull campus.
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Hull · Every Tuesday
Gardeners Arms Open Mic
Gards Unplugged - weekly acoustic and open mic night in the front bar, rotating host plus special guests. Starts at 20:00.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Aug 2026
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- 6 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Gardeners Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Gardeners Arms Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Gardeners Arms in Hull, starting at 20:00. Gards Unplugged - weekly acoustic and open mic night in the front bar, rotating host plus special guests. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 6 Nov 2026
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Checked against the venue’s own listing See Gardeners Arms’s venue page →
The night Every Tuesday
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. Rowland hosts the night.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Age18+
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostRowland
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitethegardenersarmshull.co.uk
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Gardeners Arms on Cottingham Road has been refurbished, and its front bar now hosts Gards Unplugged, a weekly acoustic and open mic night promoted by Music HQ.
When it runs
Every Tuesday, 8pm to 11pm. The night has a rotating host each week - local singer-songwriter Rowland among them - with a booked special guest alongside plenty of open mic slots. Past guests include acoustic Britpop performer Dan Foster and Mat Howlett. 18+.
The venue
A traditional front bar with a beer garden, plus the separate Gards Bar to the rear for music and sport. Food runs to sourdough pizzas, burgers and sharing plates.
Getting there
35 Cottingham Road, HU5 2PP - a short walk from the University of Hull campus.
What's 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 Gardeners Arms’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 22m
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Gardeners Arms
35 Cottingham Road, Hull HU5 2PP
Address35 Cottingham Road
AreaHull
PostcodeHU5 2PP
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Hull (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. Gardeners Arms is in Hull — use HU5 2PP 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
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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35 Cottingham Road, Hull HU5 2PP.
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The nearest station is Hull (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is HU5 2PP. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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