The Rutland Arms is a much-loved real-ale and craft-beer pub in an early-20th-century yellow-brick building on the corner of Furnival Street and Brown Street (86 Brown Street, S1 2BS), in the arty heart of Sheffield's city centre. Seven handpumps pour ales from breweries around the country alongside two real ciders, craft beers and properly made food served inside or in the garden. With a small standing capacity of around 70, the pub regularly hosts events and live music showcasing local talent. A characterful, well-respected grass-roots fixture of Sheffield's independent scene.
Sheffield · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Rutland Arms Open Mic
Sheffield's Thursday-night free open mic at 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
Next night: Thu 19 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 16 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Thursdays
sign-up on the nightThursdays
| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 70 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | rutlandarmssheffield.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Rutland Arms
City CentreGetting there
86 Brown Street,
City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BS
City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BS
The nearest station is Sheffield (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
3 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
City Centre, SheffieldAbout the night
The Rutland Arms is a Sheffield real-ale pub with a Thursday acoustic open mic.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
86 Brown Street, S1 2BS. 5 minutes from Sheffield Rail.
The venue
Real-ale pub. 18+. Capacity c. 70.
The Rutland Arms is a much-loved real-ale and craft-beer pub in an early-20th-century yellow-brick building on the corner of Furnival Street and Brown Street (86 Brown Street, S1 2BS), in the arty heart of Sheffield's city centre. Seven handpumps pour ales from breweries around the country alongside two real ciders, craft beers and properly made food served inside or in the garden. With a small standing capacity of around 70, the pub regularly hosts events and live music showcasing local talent. A characterful, well-respected grass-roots fixture of Sheffield's independent scene.
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City Centre · Every Thursday
Rutland Arms Open Mic
Sheffield's Thursday-night free open mic at 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.
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- Apr 2026
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Rutland Arms Open Mic — Quick Facts
Rutland Arms Open Mic runs on Thursdays at Rutland Arms in Sheffield, starting at 20:00. Sheffield's Thursday-night free open mic at 86 Brown Street, S1 2BS — real-ale pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 16 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 00m
Age18+
Capacityc. 70 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websiterutlandarmssheffield.co.uk
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 19 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Rutland Arms is a Sheffield real-ale pub with a Thursday acoustic open mic.
180 minutes, 15 acts at 12 minutes.
Sign-up process
Sheet at the bar at 7:30pm. Walk-in.
Getting there
86 Brown Street, S1 2BS. 5 minutes from Sheffield Rail.
The venue
Real-ale pub. 18+. Capacity c. 70.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampProvided
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How Rutland Arms’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 19 Nov · 20:00Starts in 6d 12h 00m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 19 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Kit
Rutland Arms provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, 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 Rutland Arms
86 Brown Street, City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BS
Address86 Brown Street
AreaCity Centre, Sheffield
PostcodeS1 2BS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Sheffield (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Rutland Arms in City Centre, Sheffield; S1 2BS is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
Open mics nearby
The Victoria Inn, Cawthorne Club, Portland House and Neptune Beer Emporium
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. Rutland Arms provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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Rutland Arms provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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86 Brown Street, City Centre, Sheffield S1 2BS.
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The nearest station is Sheffield (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is S1 2BS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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