The Huntsman is a multi-award-winning traditional pub on the A628 through Thurlstone, near Penistone. It keeps eight real ales in consistently good condition, often including beers from the nearby Woodland brewery, and has no jukebox or television. It is a community hub for local activity groups and hosts regular music sessions, with a weekly Wednesday jam being the main open-participation night.
Sheffield · Every Wednesday · Free
Huntsman Open Mic
Sheffield's wednesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Huntsman · Sheffield
Wednesday
Open mic night
Aug 2026
Listed since
05 Aug
Last verified
Free
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Last updated: 5 August 2026
Huntsman Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayWednesday
Start20:30
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
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Where
Huntsman136 Manchester Road
Sheffield S36 9QW
Sheffield — 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 Huntsman
About This Open Mic
Every Wednesday in Sheffield
Kicks off at 20:30
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 Sheffield open mic directory
The Night
A weekly Wednesday jam session from 8.30pm at the Huntsman, a multi-award-winning traditional pub on the main road through Thurlstone, near Penistone. The pub keeps eight real ales and has no jukebox or television, and is a hub for local activity groups. The Wednesday jam is the main open-participation music night.
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 Huntsman’s Wednesday night runs.
20:30Kick-off
23:00Venue closes
Every Wednesday Free entry
Find Huntsman
136 Manchester Road, Sheffield S36 9QW
Planning Your Wednesday 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 Sheffield live music scene.
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Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Sheffield 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 Sheffield mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
136 Manchester Road, Sheffield S36 9QW.
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