The Fleece is a historic harbour-side pub on Church Street in Whitby's old town, well known locally for its regular live music. Mondays bring an open-mic session, while Thursday folk nights fill the Pewter room with live local players. With a beer garden looking out over Whitby harbour and a strong CAMRA real-ale following, it's a warm, traditional spot for acoustic and folk sessions.
Church Street · Every Monday · Free
The Fleece Open Mic
Church Street's monday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Fleece · Whitby
Monday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
20 Jul
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 20 July 2026
The Fleece Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayMonday
Start20:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
The FleeceChurch Street
Whitby
Church Street, Whitby — 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 welcome
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About The Fleece
About This Open Mic
Every Monday in Church Street, Whitby
Kicks off at 20:00
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 Whitby open mic directory
The Night
A traditional harbourside pub on Whitby's historic Church Street, The Fleece runs a Monday-evening open mic that locals rate warmly — one regular called it "just great, good music and song and everyone enjoying themselves". Real ales, a spacious patio overlooking the harbour and a friendly crowd make it an easy-going spot for a first play. Free entry, walk-in sign-up, from around 8pm.
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 Fleece’s Monday night runs.
20:00Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Monday Free entry
Find The Fleece
Church Street, Whitby
Planning Your Monday 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 Whitby live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Whitby's The Fleece open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Whitby 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 Whitby mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
Church Street, Whitby.
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