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.
Burley · 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.
Open mic at a glance Cardigan Arms · Leeds
Monday
Open mic night
Apr 2026
Listed since
08 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
12 min
Slot length
Verified
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Last updated: 8 August 2026
Cardigan Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Leeds open mic at Cardigan Arms — 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
DayMonday
Start19:30
Sign-up19:30 walk-in
Slot length12 min
EntryFree · 18+
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry · Comedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Cardigan Arms364 Kirkstall Rd, Burley
Burley
Leeds LS4 2HQ
Burley, Leeds — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Highlights
Free entry for all
PA system provided
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry, Comedy welcome
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About Cardigan Arms
About This Open Mic
Every other Monday in Burley, Leeds
Kicks off at 19:30
Free entry for performers and audience
12-minute slots
PA provided — BYO instrument
Part of the Leeds open mic directory
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.
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 Cardigan Arms’s Monday night runs.
19:30Sign-up
19:30Kick-off
22:30Last songs
23:00Venue closes
Every other Monday 12-min slots Free entry
Find Cardigan Arms
364 Kirkstall Rd, Burley, Burley, Leeds LS4 2HQ
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:30. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
Part of the Leeds live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leeds 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 Leeds mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
364 Kirkstall Rd, Burley, Burley, Leeds LS4 2HQ.
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