Crossgates & District Recreation Hall (the 'Rec Club') is a members' social club founded in 1908 on Poplar Avenue, just off Austhorpe Road in Crossgates, Leeds (LS15 8EB). The original building survives a 1960s fire and houses a large upstairs concert/function room with lift access, plus a ground-floor bar with snooker tables and a bowling green to the rear. It puts on a number of live music events each month — typically covers, tribute and party bands — and is open to the public. An in-house PA supports the programme.
Leeds · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
Crossgates Recreation Hall Open Mic
Leeds open mic at Crossgates Recreation Hall — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Tue 17 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 2 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays
sign-up from 19:30Tuesdays
| Night | Every Tuesday |
| 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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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians · Poets · Comedians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
TuesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Crossgates Recreation Hall
LeedsGetting there
Poplar Ave,
Leeds LS15 8EB
Leeds LS15 8EB
The nearest station is Cross Gates (rail station), about 5 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
LeedsAbout the night
Crossgates Rec Club is a friendly community social club in east Leeds, and its open mic night runs on Tuesdays from 8pm. It's an all-comers, no-pressure night that welcomes singers, poets and comedians alike — 'music needs an audience, so come along and enjoy the show.' Note it's a members' club, so entry to club events is generally for members and their guests; pop in or call ahead (0113 293 0529) if you're not a member and want to play or watch.
Crossgates & District Recreation Hall (the 'Rec Club') is a members' social club founded in 1908 on Poplar Avenue, just off Austhorpe Road in Crossgates, Leeds (LS15 8EB). The original building survives a 1960s fire and houses a large upstairs concert/function room with lift access, plus a ground-floor bar with snooker tables and a bowling green to the rear. It puts on a number of live music events each month — typically covers, tribute and party bands — and is open to the public. An in-house PA supports the programme.
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Leeds · Every Tuesday
Crossgates Recreation Hall Open Mic
Leeds open mic at Crossgates Recreation Hall — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Tuesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 2 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Crossgates Recreation Hall Open Mic — Quick Facts
Crossgates Recreation Hall Open Mic runs on Tuesdays at Crossgates Recreation Hall in Leeds, 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 2 Nov 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up, with the list opening at 19:30 - arrive early to get a slot. Slots run about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 21m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Who playsMusicians · Poets · Comedians
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 17 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Crossgates Rec Club is a friendly community social club in east Leeds, and its open mic night runs on Tuesdays from 8pm. It's an all-comers, no-pressure night that welcomes singers, poets and comedians alike — 'music needs an audience, so come along and enjoy the show.' Note it's a members' club, so entry to club events is generally for members and their guests; pop in or call ahead (0113 293 0529) if you're not a member and want to play or watch.
What's 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 Crossgates Recreation Hall’s Tuesday night runs.
Next nightTue 17 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 12h 21m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Tuesday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Tuesday
Coming up
Tue 17 Nov · Tue 24 Nov · Tue 1 Dec
Kit
Crossgates Recreation Hall 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 Crossgates Recreation Hall
Poplar Ave, Leeds LS15 8EB
AddressPoplar Ave
AreaLeeds
PostcodeLS15 8EB
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Cross Gates (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Crossgates Recreation Hall in Leeds; LS15 8EB 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 Tuesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Crossgates Recreation Hall 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 Leeds open mic nights for alternatives.
Crossgates Recreation Hall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Crossgates Recreation Hall's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, 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.
Poplar Ave, Leeds LS15 8EB.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Leeds regulars across the Leeds open mic scene. Leeds open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is Cross Gates (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LS15 8EB. (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. Browse other Leeds open mics.
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