Ye Olde Black Boy at 150 High Street sits in Hull's historic Old Town and is the city's oldest pub, built in 1729 — a Grade II listed building with a CAMRA Three-Star Historic Pub Interior. Music centres on Wednesdays: the 'Folkies' gather in the afternoon and an open mic night follows in the evening, with a loyal following of folk singers and acoustic musicians. Alongside real ale, a jukebox and a cosy multi-room layout, it's a characterful grassroots spot for acoustic and folk players. House PA in place; both originals and covers welcome.
Hull · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Ye Olde Black Boy Open Mic
Hull open mic at Ye Olde Black Boy — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 1 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | yeoldeblackboy.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Ye Olde Black Boy
HullGetting there
150 High St,
Hull HU1 1PS
Hull HU1 1PS
The nearest station is Hull (rail station), about 15 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
HullAbout the night
Ye Olde Black Boy on Hull's High Street - the city's oldest pub, licensed since 1729 - hosts 'Highstreet Unplugged', a purely acoustic open mic every Wednesday from 8pm. The Wednesday music day starts earlier with the 'Folkies' session in the afternoon and carries on into the open mic in the evening.
It is a small, intimate room with a warm fire and honest music rather than a stage and a light show, and locals rate it among the best nights of its kind in the area. There is no advance booking - turn up early on the night and put your name down.
Getting there
150 High St, Hull HU1 1PS, in the Old Town.
Ye Olde Black Boy at 150 High Street sits in Hull's historic Old Town and is the city's oldest pub, built in 1729 — a Grade II listed building with a CAMRA Three-Star Historic Pub Interior. Music centres on Wednesdays: the 'Folkies' gather in the afternoon and an open mic night follows in the evening, with a loyal following of folk singers and acoustic musicians. Alongside real ale, a jukebox and a cosy multi-room layout, it's a characterful grassroots spot for acoustic and folk players. House PA in place; both originals and covers welcome.
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Hull · Every Wednesday
Ye Olde Black Boy Open Mic
Hull open mic at Ye Olde Black Boy — 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
- 1 Oct
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Ye Olde Black Boy Open Mic — Quick Facts
Ye Olde Black Boy Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Ye Olde Black Boy in Hull, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 1 Oct 2026
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Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See Ye Olde Black Boy’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 23m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiteyeoldeblackboy.com
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Ye Olde Black Boy on Hull's High Street - the city's oldest pub, licensed since 1729 - hosts 'Highstreet Unplugged', a purely acoustic open mic every Wednesday from 8pm. The Wednesday music day starts earlier with the 'Folkies' session in the afternoon and carries on into the open mic in the evening.
It is a small, intimate room with a warm fire and honest music rather than a stage and a light show, and locals rate it among the best nights of its kind in the area. There is no advance booking - turn up early on the night and put your name down.
Getting there
150 High St, Hull HU1 1PS, in the Old Town.
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 Ye Olde Black Boy’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 23m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Ye Olde Black Boy provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there by 19:30 for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn and keep to about 12 minutes.
Find Ye Olde Black Boy
150 High St, Hull HU1 1PS
Address150 High St
AreaHull
PostcodeHU1 1PS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Hull (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Ye Olde Black Boy in Hull; HU1 1PS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Ye Olde Black Boy provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hull open mic nights for alternatives.
Ye Olde Black Boy provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Ye Olde Black Boy's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Hull open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
150 High St, Hull HU1 1PS.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Hull regulars across the Hull open mic scene. Hull open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Hull (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is HU1 1PS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other Hull open mics.
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Ye Olde Black Boy open mic in brief. The Ye Olde Black Boy open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Ye Olde Black Boy’s venue page has its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Hull are listed by day, for another night this week.
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