The Northern Lights Suite is the live-music and events hall within Whitby Pavilion, the clifftop entertainment complex on Whitby's West Cliff (YO21 3EN) in North Yorkshire. Fitted with state-of-the-art lighting and a full sound system, the suite hosts gigs, dances and weekend festivals — including the popular Whitby 60s Festival — alongside the wider Pavilion's cinema, theatre and exhibition spaces. With a capacity of up to around 400, it covers touring tribute shows, rock, pop and soul revue nights and community music events, making it the town's principal mid-scale music room.
Whitby · Monthly on Sundays · No fee listed
Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic)
West Cliff's sunday open mic.
Kick-off 13:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 9 Oct 202613:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Monthly on Sundays |
| 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 SundaysHow the night runs
Once a month · Sundays
Check the date before you goRunning order
13:00 Kick-off
16:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic)
West CliffGetting there
West Cliff, 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
West Cliff, WhitbyAbout the night
Musicport and Whitby Pavilion have run a Sunday Lunchtime Open Mic in the relaxed, family-friendly setting of the Pavilion's refurbished West Cliff cafe, starting around 1pm with free entry. Current scheduling could not be firmly reconfirmed — the clearest references are historic — so check the Whitby Events listing or Musicport's social channels before planning a visit.
The Northern Lights Suite is the live-music and events hall within Whitby Pavilion, the clifftop entertainment complex on Whitby's West Cliff (YO21 3EN) in North Yorkshire. Fitted with state-of-the-art lighting and a full sound system, the suite hosts gigs, dances and weekend festivals — including the popular Whitby 60s Festival — alongside the wider Pavilion's cinema, theatre and exhibition spaces. With a capacity of up to around 400, it covers touring tribute shows, rock, pop and soul revue nights and community music events, making it the town's principal mid-scale music room.
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West Cliff · Monthly on Sundays
Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic)
West Cliff's sunday open mic. Starts at 13:00.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Jun 2026
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- 9 Oct
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- No fee
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Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic) — Quick Facts
Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic) runs on Sundays (monthly) at Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic) in Whitby, starting at 13:00. 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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Music starts around 13:00. It's walk-in sign-up - arrive early to get a slot.
AgeAll ages
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklineNot confirmed yet
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Starts13:00start time
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About This Open Mic
Musicport and Whitby Pavilion have run a Sunday Lunchtime Open Mic in the relaxed, family-friendly setting of the Pavilion's refurbished West Cliff cafe, starting around 1pm with free entry. Current scheduling could not be firmly reconfirmed — the clearest references are historic — so check the Whitby Events listing or Musicport's social channels before planning a visit.
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 Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic)’s Sunday night runs.
Kick-off13:00Monthly on Sundays
Venue closes16:00The listed closing time
How often
Monthly on Sundays
Getting there
West Cliff, Whitby - the map is below.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic)
West Cliff, Whitby
AreaWest Cliff, Whitby
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Getting there
Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic) is in West Cliff, Whitby. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Planning Your Sunday 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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NOV
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The 2026 Show Spectacular
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- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Pop
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28
The 2026 Show Spectacular
Whitby
- Entry—
- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Pop
View details›
DEC
8
Mediaeval Babes
Scarborough
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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JAN
30
Bootleg Eagles
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
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FEB
7
Epic Movie Musicals
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- Tickets—
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Fleetwood Bac
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
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Whitby Soul Party Weekender - Friday
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- Tickets—
- AgeAll ages
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10 — What's on at Whitby Pavilion (Musicport Open Mic)
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The 2026 Show SpectacularFriday, 27 November 2026
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Mediaeval BabesTuesday, 8 December 2026
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