The Fenton is an independently owned pub on the edge of Leeds city centre, on Woodhouse Lane (161, LS2 3ED) in the university quarter. It runs an open-mic / jam night where all are welcome — open-mic spots and full-band spots both available, with PA and backline provided and house bass and electric guitars on hand for performers (and free sweets for everyone who plays). It also hosts trivia nights through the week and occasional gigs in its upstairs room, with a large selection of locally sourced craft ales and cider, classic English fare, bar games and a beer garden with picnic tables.
Leeds · Every Monday · No fee listed
The Fenton Open Mic
Leeds's Monday-night free open mic at 161 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 3ED — student-area pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Mon 16 Nov. Kick-off 20:30, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 3 Sept 202620:30
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up from 19:30Mondays
| Night | Every Monday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | Full backline |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 150 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | thefentonleeds.com |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every MondayHow the night runs
20:30
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:30 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
23:00 Last songs
01:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Fenton
UniversityGetting there
161 Woodhouse Lane,
University, Leeds LS2 3ED
University, Leeds LS2 3ED
The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
6 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 3 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
06 — About
University, LeedsAbout the night
The Fenton on Woodhouse Lane is one of Leeds' most-loved independent live-music pubs, and its jam night runs every Monday from 8:30pm: the pub's own in-house events page lists Fenton Jam Night at 8.30pm alongside a 7pm poker night, with Tuesdays given over to Tiki Tuesdays, a Wednesday pool tournament, a Thursday quiz, and gigs and DJ events on Fridays and Saturdays. The house kit is unusually generous: a full PA and backline are provided, with a house bass and electric guitar there for anyone to use, so you can rock up empty-handed and still plug in. It is all welcome and unpretentious, with jam sessions, open mic spots and slots for bands, and £2 beers on the night sum up the spirit of the place.
Getting there
161 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 3ED, opposite the University of Leeds, about ten minutes' walk up from the city centre.
The Fenton is an independently owned pub on the edge of Leeds city centre, on Woodhouse Lane (161, LS2 3ED) in the university quarter. It runs an open-mic / jam night where all are welcome — open-mic spots and full-band spots both available, with PA and backline provided and house bass and electric guitars on hand for performers (and free sweets for everyone who plays). It also hosts trivia nights through the week and occasional gigs in its upstairs room, with a large selection of locally sourced craft ales and cider, classic English fare, bar games and a beer garden with picnic tables.
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University · Every Monday
The Fenton Open Mic
Leeds's Monday-night free open mic at 161 Woodhouse Lane, LS2 3ED — student-area pub, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Sept
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Fenton Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Fenton Open Mic runs on Mondays at The Fenton in Leeds, starting at 20:30 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 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Verified active
Checked against the venue’s own listing See The Fenton’s venue page →
The night starts at 20:30 and runs to about 23:00. 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 12 acts. With full backline listed, you need little more than your instrument and pedals.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:30Starts in 3d 12h 51m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
Capacityc. 150 standing
BacklineFull backline
Sound engineerIn-house, included
Directory statusVerified active
Member votes1 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitethefentonleeds.com
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NightMondayEvery MondayNext: Mon 16 Nov
Starts20:30until 23:00
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes eachRoom for about 12 acts
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About This Open Mic
The Fenton on Woodhouse Lane is one of Leeds' most-loved independent live-music pubs, and its jam night runs every Monday from 8:30pm: the pub's own in-house events page lists Fenton Jam Night at 8.30pm alongside a 7pm poker night, with Tuesdays given over to Tiki Tuesdays, a Wednesday pool tournament, a Thursday quiz, and gigs and DJ events on Fridays and Saturdays. The house kit is unusually generous: a full PA and backline are provided, with a house bass and electric guitar there for anyone to use, so you can rock up empty-handed and still plug in. It is all welcome and unpretentious, with jam sessions, open mic spots and slots for bands, and £2 beers on the night sum up the spirit of the place.
Getting there
161 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 3ED, opposite the University of Leeds, about ten minutes' walk up from the city centre.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitProvided
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampProvided
Keys / keyboardBring your own
3 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerProvided
The Night at a Glance
How The Fenton’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 16 Nov · 20:30Starts in 3d 12h 51m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:30Every Monday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes01:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes eachroom for about 12 acts
How often
Every Monday
Coming up
Mon 16 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Mon 30 Nov
Kit
The Fenton provides a PA system, 3 vocal mics, a drum kit, a guitar amp, a bass amp and an in-house sound engineer; bring your own keys.
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 The Fenton
161 Woodhouse Lane, University, Leeds LS2 3ED
Address161 Woodhouse Lane
AreaUniversity, Leeds
PostcodeLS2 3ED
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. The Fenton is in University, Leeds — use LS2 3ED for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Foundry Project, Hales Bar, The Cricketers Arms and Worlds End
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Full backline is provided — just bring your instrument and pedals.
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Common Questions
9 questions people ask before going to Leeds' The Fenton 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.
Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer. Bring your own instrument and pedals.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for The Fenton'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.
Yes — full bands welcome and the backline is set up for it.
161 Woodhouse Lane, University, Leeds LS2 3ED.
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 Leeds (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LS2 3ED. (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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