The Cardigan Arms is a Grade II-listed Victorian pub on Kirkstall Road in the Burley area of Leeds, tastefully restored by Kirkstall Brewery — stained and etched glass, chandeliers, mirrors, plush side rooms, seventeen beer lines and a quaint courtyard. It has grown into a genuine community hub with music and arts events every week: an alternating Open Mic and Cardi Choir on Mondays (the inclusive Cardi open mic runs the 2nd and 4th Monday from 7:30pm), one of Leeds' favourite quizzes on Tuesdays, and a rolling programme of local and touring live bands, film nights, theatre and arts events across the rest of the week. There's also a function room and well-regarded kitchen.
Leeds · Every other Monday · Free
Cardigan Arms Open Mic
Leeds open mic at Cardigan Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Kick-off 19:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. Free entry.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Nov 202619:30
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 19:30Mondays
| Night | Every other Monday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | Free · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
| Website | cardiganarms.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every other MondayHow the night runs
Every other Monday
Check the date before you goRunning order
19:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
22:30 Last songs
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Cardigan Arms
BurleyGetting there
364 Kirkstall Rd, Burley,
Leeds LS4 2HQ
Leeds LS4 2HQ
The nearest station is Burley Park (rail station), about 10 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
Burley, LeedsAbout the night
The Cardigan Arms is a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Victorian pub on Kirkstall Road in Burley, Leeds, brought back to life by Kirkstall Brewery. Its open mic runs on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7:30pm to 10:30pm, under the chandeliers in the Victorian function room — a warm, inclusive night with a rotating roster of local artists and all performers welcome, song, spoken word, comedy and more. Entry is free, performers get a free drink, and the room is over-18s only. Book a slot on 0113 226 3154 or email events@cardiganarms.co.uk.
The Cardigan Arms is a Grade II-listed Victorian pub on Kirkstall Road in the Burley area of Leeds, tastefully restored by Kirkstall Brewery — stained and etched glass, chandeliers, mirrors, plush side rooms, seventeen beer lines and a quaint courtyard. It has grown into a genuine community hub with music and arts events every week: an alternating Open Mic and Cardi Choir on Mondays (the inclusive Cardi open mic runs the 2nd and 4th Monday from 7:30pm), one of Leeds' favourite quizzes on Tuesdays, and a rolling programme of local and touring live bands, film nights, theatre and arts events across the rest of the week. There's also a function room and well-regarded kitchen.
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Burley · Every other Monday
Cardigan Arms Open Mic
Leeds open mic at Cardigan Arms — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Nov
- Last verified
- Free
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Cardigan Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cardigan Arms Open Mic runs on Mondays (fortnightly) at Cardigan Arms in Leeds, starting at 19:30 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 3 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 19:30, finishing about 22:30. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes, so the night holds around 15 acts. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitecardiganarms.co.uk
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NightMondayEvery other Monday
Starts19:30until 22:30
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 15 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Cardigan Arms is a beautifully restored Grade II-listed Victorian pub on Kirkstall Road in Burley, Leeds, brought back to life by Kirkstall Brewery. Its open mic runs on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7:30pm to 10:30pm, under the chandeliers in the Victorian function room — a warm, inclusive night with a rotating roster of local artists and all performers welcome, song, spoken word, comedy and more. Entry is free, performers get a free drink, and the room is over-18s only. Book a slot on 0113 226 3154 or email events@cardiganarms.co.uk.
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 Cardigan Arms’s Monday night runs.
Sign-up opens · Kick-off19:30Walk-in on the night
Music ends22:30Last act finishes
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 15 acts
How often
Every other Monday
Getting there
Burley, Leeds, LS4 2HQ - the map is below.
Kit
Cardigan Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Cardigan Arms
364 Kirkstall Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2HQ
Address364 Kirkstall Rd, Burley
AreaBurley, Leeds
PostcodeLS4 2HQ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Burley Park (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Cardigan Arms in Burley, Leeds; LS4 2HQ 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 Monday Night
Be there by 19:30 to put your name down. The open mic runs until about 22:30. Cardigan Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Leeds' Cardigan Arms open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leeds open mic nights for alternatives.
Cardigan Arms provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
Yes, entry to Cardigan Arms's open mic was free at our last check, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Leeds open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
364 Kirkstall Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2HQ.
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The nearest station is Burley Park (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LS4 2HQ. (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 Leeds open mics.
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Cardigan Arms open mic in brief. The Cardigan Arms open mic runs every other Monday from 19:30 (free entry); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Cardigan Arms’ venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For another night this week, the open mics near Leeds are listed by day.
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