The Whitby Way is a bar on Wellington Road in Whitby, a short walk from the harbour, run by Tammy, Ian and the team. Entertainment runs most nights of the week, taking in live music, karaoke and a regular open mic session that has its own following on Facebook. It is a straightforward, friendly town-centre room rather than a dedicated music venue, which makes it an easy first stage for local performers - turn up, put your name down and play.
Whitby · Monthly on Thursdays · No fee listed
The Whitby Way Open Mic
Town centre's thursday open mic.
Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Monthly on Thursdays |
| 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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03 — The night
Monthly on ThursdaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Thursdays
Check the date before you goRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Whitby Way
Town centreGetting there
Town centre, Whitby
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
Town centre, WhitbyAbout the night
The Whitby Way Open Mic Night runs on the last Thursday of every month from 8pm to 11pm in central Whitby, organised by Royal Whitby Events. It mixes a few pre-booked performers with open slots, so there's space for walk-ups alongside the bill, all with free entry.
The Whitby Way is a bar on Wellington Road in Whitby, a short walk from the harbour, run by Tammy, Ian and the team. Entertainment runs most nights of the week, taking in live music, karaoke and a regular open mic session that has its own following on Facebook. It is a straightforward, friendly town-centre room rather than a dedicated music venue, which makes it an easy first stage for local performers - turn up, put your name down and play.
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Town centre · Monthly on Thursdays
The Whitby Way Open Mic
Town centre's thursday open mic. Starts at 20:00.
- Thursday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 9 Oct
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Whitby Way Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Whitby Way Open Mic runs on Thursdays (monthly) at The Whitby Way in Whitby, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 9 Oct 2026
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Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night - get there early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightThursdayMonthly on Thursdays
Starts20:00start time
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About This Open Mic
The Whitby Way Open Mic Night runs on the last Thursday of every month from 8pm to 11pm in central Whitby, organised by Royal Whitby Events. It mixes a few pre-booked performers with open slots, so there's space for walk-ups alongside the bill, all with free entry.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Whitby Way’s Thursday night runs.
Kick-off20:00Monthly on Thursdays
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Thursdays
Getting there
Town centre, Whitby - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Whitby Way
Town centre, Whitby
AreaTown centre, Whitby
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Getting there
You'll find The Whitby Way in Town centre, Whitby. 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
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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Common Questions
8 things people want to know before Whitby's The Whitby Way open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Whitby open mic nights for alternatives.
The Whitby Way 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 Whitby Way'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.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
The Whitby Way is in Whitby. Get directions, or see the other Scarborough open mics.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and Whitby regulars across the Whitby open mic scene. Whitby open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
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 Whitby open mics.
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The Whitby Way open mic in brief. The Whitby Way open mic runs monthly on Thursdays from 20:00 (no fee listed). The Whitby Way’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. The open mics near Whitby are listed by day, for another night this week.
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