The Granby is a traditional pub with rooms on Skinner Street in Whitby's popular West Cliff area, with a lively, sociable evening atmosphere built around regular live music. Local and touring acts such as The Rads play late-evening sets, typically from around 9:30pm, giving the place a steady stream of live entertainment through the week. A welcoming, no-frills spot for covers and party-band nights.
Whitby · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Granby Open Mic
Whitby's Wednesday-night free open mic near the harbour.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 2 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 70 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Granby
Town CentreGetting there
21 Skinner Street,
Town Centre, Whitby YO21 3AH
Town Centre, Whitby YO21 3AH
The nearest station is Whitby (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Town Centre, WhitbyAbout the night
The Granby is a family-friendly traditional pub in Whitby's West Cliff, five minutes from the harbour, with live music every weekend and a Wednesday open mic night.
The Granby is a traditional pub with rooms on Skinner Street in Whitby's popular West Cliff area, with a lively, sociable evening atmosphere built around regular live music. Local and touring acts such as The Rads play late-evening sets, typically from around 9:30pm, giving the place a steady stream of live entertainment through the week. A welcoming, no-frills spot for covers and party-band nights.
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Town Centre · Every Wednesday
The Granby Open Mic
Whitby's Wednesday-night free open mic near the harbour. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 2 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Granby Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Granby Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Granby in Whitby, starting at 20:00. Whitby's Wednesday-night free open mic near the harbour. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 2 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
AgeAll ages
Capacityc. 70 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
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SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Granby is a family-friendly traditional pub in Whitby's West Cliff, five minutes from the harbour, with live music every weekend and a Wednesday open mic night.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Granby’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Granby provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Granby
21 Skinner Street, Town Centre, Whitby YO21 3AH
Address21 Skinner Street
AreaTown Centre, Whitby
PostcodeYO21 3AH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Whitby (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Granby in Town Centre, Whitby; YO21 3AH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic), The Little Angel, Chaplins Bar and The Fleece
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Granby provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Granby provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Granby's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse Whitby open mics.
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21 Skinner Street, Town Centre, Whitby YO21 3AH.
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The nearest station is Whitby (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is YO21 3AH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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