The Fishermans Arms on the Hartlepool Headland hosts Fisherfolk, a traditional-folk singaround and open mic on the first Monday of each month — instrumentals welcome.
Hartlepool · Every 1st Monday of the month · No fee listed
The Fishermans Arms Open Mic
Headland's monday open mic.
Next night: Mon 7 Dec. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Mondays
sign-up on the nightMondays
| Night | Every 1st Monday of the month |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Performer types | Musicians |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Music directory |
03 — The night
Every 1st Monday of the monthHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
MondaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Fishermans Arms
HeadlandGetting there
Southgate,
Headland, Hartlepool TS24 0JJ
Headland, Hartlepool TS24 0JJ
The nearest station is Hartlepool (rail station), about 25 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
Headland, HartlepoolAbout the night
The Fishermans Arms on the Headland, Hartlepool hosts Fisherfolk, a traditional-folk singaround and open mic on the first Monday of each month — instrumentals welcome.
The Fishermans Arms on the Hartlepool Headland hosts Fisherfolk, a traditional-folk singaround and open mic on the first Monday of each month — instrumentals welcome.
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Headland · Every 1st Monday of the month
The Fishermans Arms Open Mic
Headland's monday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Monday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 4 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Fishermans Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Fishermans Arms Open Mic runs on the 1st Monday of the month at The Fishermans Arms in Hartlepool, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Oct 2026
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The night starts at 20:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
Next nightMon 7 Dec · 20:00Starts in 24d 12h 20m
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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NightMondayEvery 1st Monday of the monthNext: Mon 7 Dec
Starts20:00start time
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Fishermans Arms on the Headland, Hartlepool hosts Fisherfolk, a traditional-folk singaround and open mic on the first Monday of each month — instrumentals welcome.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Fishermans Arms’s Monday night runs.
Next nightMon 7 Dec · 20:00Starts in 24d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every 1st Monday of the month
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every 1st Monday of the month
Coming up
Mon 7 Dec · Mon 4 Jan · Mon 1 Feb
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Fishermans Arms
Southgate, Headland, Hartlepool TS24 0JJ
AddressSouthgate
AreaHeadland, Hartlepool
PostcodeTS24 0JJ
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Hartlepool (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Fishermans Arms in Headland, Hartlepool; TS24 0JJ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Hartlepool open mic nights for alternatives.
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Southgate, Headland, Hartlepool TS24 0JJ.
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The nearest station is Hartlepool (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is TS24 0JJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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