Hales Bar is one of Harrogate's oldest pubs, a Crescent Road institution with a nationally important Victorian interior on CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors — original gas lighting still burns over the bar, and the snug Vaults Bar adds to the character (the pub even featured in Chariots of Fire). Live music is a fixture: karaoke every Thursday from 9pm, an 'Ultimate Cheese' music night on Saturdays, and a relaxed Sunday-afternoon acoustic session from 4pm hosted by Ade Payne with weekly guests and open-mic slots. It's a characterful, welcoming room for acoustic and folk performers in the heart of Harrogate.
Harrogate · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Hales Bar Open Mic
Harrogate's sunday open mic.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 16:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 12 Oct 202616:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Host | Ade Payne |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
16:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
16:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Hales Bar
HarrogateGetting there
Harrogate
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
HarrogateAbout the night
Hales Bar — one of Harrogate's oldest pubs, with a nationally listed gas-lit interior — runs a Sunday Gas-lit Acoustic Afternoon from 4pm, hosted by Ade Payne. It's a chilled afternoon of acoustic music with special weekly guest performers and open mic slots, set among real ales and bar snacks at 1-3 Crescent Road (HG1 2RS). Free and welcoming — get in touch with the bar beforehand if you'd like a slot, or just come along on the day. The rest of the week brings karaoke with resident DJ Dave every Thursday from 9pm and 'Ultimate Cheese' dance-and-singalong music on Saturdays from 9pm.
Hales Bar is one of Harrogate's oldest pubs, a Crescent Road institution with a nationally important Victorian interior on CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors — original gas lighting still burns over the bar, and the snug Vaults Bar adds to the character (the pub even featured in Chariots of Fire). Live music is a fixture: karaoke every Thursday from 9pm, an 'Ultimate Cheese' music night on Saturdays, and a relaxed Sunday-afternoon acoustic session from 4pm hosted by Ade Payne with weekly guests and open-mic slots. It's a characterful, welcoming room for acoustic and folk performers in the heart of Harrogate.
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Harrogate · Every Sunday
Hales Bar Open Mic
Harrogate's sunday open mic. Starts at 16:00.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 12 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Hales Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Hales Bar Open Mic runs on Sundays at Hales Bar in Harrogate, starting at 16:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 12 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 16:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in. Ade Payne hosts the night.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 16:00Starts in 2d 08h 21m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
HostAde Payne
Directory statusVerified active
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts16:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Hales Bar — one of Harrogate's oldest pubs, with a nationally listed gas-lit interior — runs a Sunday Gas-lit Acoustic Afternoon from 4pm, hosted by Ade Payne. It's a chilled afternoon of acoustic music with special weekly guest performers and open mic slots, set among real ales and bar snacks at 1-3 Crescent Road (HG1 2RS). Free and welcoming — get in touch with the bar beforehand if you'd like a slot, or just come along on the day. The rest of the week brings karaoke with resident DJ Dave every Thursday from 9pm and 'Ultimate Cheese' dance-and-singalong music on Saturdays from 9pm.
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 Hales Bar’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 16:00Starts in 2d 08h 21m
Kick-off16:00Every Sunday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Hales Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find Hales Bar
Harrogate
AreaHarrogate
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Getting there
Hales Bar is in Harrogate. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. Hales Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Harrogate open mic nights for alternatives.
Hales Bar provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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