Service Station is a lively, well-rated live-music bar on George Street in Hull city centre, known for backing local bands and artists. Its weekly diary runs open mic every Tuesday, karaoke every Friday and live bands every Saturday, with a rock afternoon-and-night on the last Saturday of every month and a monthly 50s/60s rock and roll Sunday afternoon. Alongside the music it pours a wide drinks range including a strong cocktail list, and offers free private hire. With its rock-leaning programming and weekly open mic, it suits covers bands, rock acts and singer-songwriters alike.
Hull · Every Tuesday · Free
Service Station Open Mic
Hull open mic at Service Station — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Service Station · Hull
Tuesday
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
Service Station Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hull open mic at Service Station — listed on Google Places. Schedule below 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
DayTuesday
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
Service Station140 George St
Hull HU1 3AA
Hull — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music welcome
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About Service Station
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Hull
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 Hull open mic directory
The Night
Service Station on George Street bills itself as Hull city centre's home of live music, and every Tuesday it runs 'Acoustic Station' — a weekly acoustic and open-mic night hosted by Rowland with a rotating special guest. Doors are at 6pm and music kicks off at 8pm; entry is free and it's an 18+ room. Bring your instrument and grab an open-mic set among the regulars, beginners and experienced players alike.
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 Service Station’s Tuesday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Service Station
140 George St, Hull HU1 3AA
Planning Your Tuesday 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 Hull live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Hull's Service Station open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hull 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 Hull mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
140 George St, Hull HU1 3AA.
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