Cawthorne Club — also known locally as the Tivy Dale Club — is a family-friendly village members' club in the centre of the award-winning village of Cawthorne, near Barnsley, on the edge of Cannon Hall Country Park (minutes from M1 junctions 37 and 38). Trading since 1943, it offers something for all ages: live sport, a snooker table, ample indoor space and a charming wooded gazebo. The events calendar runs regular live music — including open mic nights featuring local singers and bands — alongside pizza, afternoon tea and seasonal events. Membership isn't required to visit, and it's open Wednesday to Sunday.
Barnsley · Every 1st Sunday of the month · No fee listed
Barnsley open mic at Cawthorne Club — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 6 Dec. Kick-off 17:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
Sundays
| Night | Every 1st Sunday of the month |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
| Capacity | – |
| Performer types | Musicians · Comedians · Poets |
| Status | Being verified |
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Barnsley S75 4EY
The nearest station is Silkstone Common (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | Provided |
Cawthorne Club is a welcoming village social club near Barnsley running a free open mic on the first Sunday of every month, 5pm til 9pm. Hosted by local duo Morris & Watson with Lizzie compering the running order, it's open to everyone — singers with a backing track, musicians, songwriters, bands, comedians and poets all welcome — and a full PA is provided with a professional sound engineer, so you just turn up and play. Non-members are welcome, with a good range of beers, wines and spirits plus food available.
Cawthorne Club — also known locally as the Tivy Dale Club — is a family-friendly village members' club in the centre of the award-winning village of Cawthorne, near Barnsley, on the edge of Cannon Hall Country Park (minutes from M1 junctions 37 and 38). Trading since 1943, it offers something for all ages: live sport, a snooker table, ample indoor space and a charming wooded gazebo. The events calendar runs regular live music — including open mic nights featuring local singers and bands — alongside pizza, afternoon tea and seasonal events. Membership isn't required to visit, and it's open Wednesday to Sunday.
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Cawthorne Club Open Mic
Barnsley open mic at Cawthorne Club — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 3 Nov
- Last checked
- No fee
- Entry
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- Sign-up time
- Community
- Listing status
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Cawthorne Club Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cawthorne Club Open Mic runs on the 1st Sunday of the month at Cawthorne Club in Barnsley, starting at 17:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.

Music starts around 17:00, finishing about 21:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
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About This Open Mic
Cawthorne Club is a welcoming village social club near Barnsley running a free open mic on the first Sunday of every month, 5pm til 9pm. Hosted by local duo Morris & Watson with Lizzie compering the running order, it's open to everyone — singers with a backing track, musicians, songwriters, bands, comedians and poets all welcome — and a full PA is provided with a professional sound engineer, so you just turn up and play. Non-members are welcome, with a good range of beers, wines and spirits plus food available.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
The Night at a Glance
How Cawthorne Club’s Sunday night runs.
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Sun 6 Dec · Sun 3 Jan · Sun 7 Feb
Cawthorne Club provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Cawthorne Club
10 Tivy Dl, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4EY
The nearest station is Silkstone Common (rail station), about 2.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find Cawthorne Club in Cawthorne, Barnsley; S75 4EY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to get your name down. The open mic runs until about 21:00. Cawthorne Club provides a PA system and an in-house sound engineer — check the rest with the venue.
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