The Foundry is a live music venue in Leeds, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Foundry provides a welcoming stage and audience.
Leeds · Every Friday · No fee listed
The Foundry Open Mic
Leeds's friday open mic.
Next night: Fri 6 Nov. Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Friday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
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Listed in the Leeds open mic directory02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Checked against | Web listing |
03 — The night
Every FridayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Fridays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Foundry
LeedsGetting there
14 Water Lane,
Leeds LS11 5ED
Leeds LS11 5ED
The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
LeedsAbout the night
The Foundry is a live music venue in Leeds, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers.
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Leeds · Every Friday
The Foundry Open Mic
Leeds's friday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Foundry · Leeds
Friday
Open mic night
Jul 2026
Listed since
28 Jul
Last verified
No fee
Entry
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Listing status
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Last updated: 28 July 2026
The Foundry Open Mic — Quick Facts
✓ Verified activeLast verified
NightFridayEvery FridayNext: Fri 6 Nov
Sign-upWalk-insign-up
The night Every Friday
It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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About This Open Mic
Every Friday in Leeds
Start time — we’re on it, no info yet
No entry fee listed
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Leeds open mic directory
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Foundry’s Friday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
Fridays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Foundry
14 Water Lane, Leeds LS11 5ED
Address14 Water Lane
AreaLeeds
PostcodeLS11 5ED
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Foundry in Leeds; LS11 5ED is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Foundry Project, Hales Bar, The Cricketers Arms and Worlds End
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Friday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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07 — Small print9 answersCommon questionsCommon Questions
9 things people want to know before Leeds' The Foundry open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leeds open mic nights for alternatives.
The Foundry has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Foundry'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.
14 Water Lane, Leeds LS11 5ED.
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 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LS11 5ED. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, 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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10 — Venues near The Foundry
All ›More rooms near The Foundry: Crowd of Favours, Devonshire Tap House, Duck & Drake, Elliotts Bar, Fibre Leeds, Hales Bar, Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern, Morley Live CIC, Neighbourhood Leeds, Old Bar and Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom.
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