The Ship Inn is a historic, traditional pub tucked away next to Queens Arcade off Briggate in central Leeds, with records dating back to the 1750s. Its cosy interior of dark wood panelling, brass fittings and nautical memorabilia pairs local ales (Black Sheep, Kirkstall) with classic British pub fare. It's a dependable grassroots music spot: live music every Saturday from 9pm and a weekly open-mic night on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm, showcasing local talent in an intimate, hidden-gem setting.
Briggate · Every Tuesday · Free
The Ship Inn Open Mic
Briggate's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Ship Inn · Leeds
Tuesday
Open mic night
May 2026
Listed since
01 Aug
Last verified
Free
Entry
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Last updated: 1 August 2026
The Ship Inn Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayTuesday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The Ship InnBriggate
Leeds
Briggate, Leeds — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry welcome
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About The Ship Inn
About This Open Mic
Every Tuesday in Briggate, Leeds
Kicks off at 20:30
Free entry for performers and audience
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
The Night
The Ship Inn's 'Something For Tuesday' is a weekly open mic every Tuesday from 8:30pm, tucked down the historic yard at 71 Briggate (LS1 6LL) in this nearly-300-year-old, nautical-themed Leeds boozer. All levels are welcome — singers, songwriters, bands, duos and even spoken-word artists — and it's free to get up and play. Cask Marque accredited with a good range of local cask ales to enjoy between sets.
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 The Ship Inn’s Tuesday night runs.
20:30Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Tuesday Free entry
Find The Ship Inn
Briggate, Leeds
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Leeds live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Leeds open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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.
Briggate, Leeds.
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