The Woodman is a beautifully renovated free house on Goodson Street in the heart of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent's city centre, proudly listed in the CAMRA 2025 Good Beer Guide for its top-quality cask ales. The dog-friendly pub hosts regular live-music nights and events showcasing the best of local talent, with a PA in place and a cosy snug for parties and smaller gatherings. Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays), it's a welcoming, community-focused grassroots room for both originals and covers across rock, acoustic and party sets.
Stoke-on-Trent · Every Sunday · No fee listed
The Woodman Open Mic
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at The Woodman — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 24 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| 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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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | caldmoretaverns.co.uk |
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
21:00 Venue closes
04 — Find The Woodman
HanleyGetting there
3 Goodson St, Hanley,
Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT
Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT
The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Hanley, Stoke-on-TrentAbout the night
The Woodman is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Stoke-on-Trent. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
3 Goodson St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The Woodman is a beautifully renovated free house on Goodson Street in the heart of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent's city centre, proudly listed in the CAMRA 2025 Good Beer Guide for its top-quality cask ales. The dog-friendly pub hosts regular live-music nights and events showcasing the best of local talent, with a PA in place and a cosy snug for parties and smaller gatherings. Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays), it's a welcoming, community-focused grassroots room for both originals and covers across rock, acoustic and party sets.
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Hanley · Every Sunday
The Woodman Open Mic
Stoke-on-Trent open mic at The Woodman — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Sunday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 24 Sept
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Woodman Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Woodman Open Mic runs on Sundays at The Woodman in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 24 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 19m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
Member votes0 to get the venue on GigXchange
Websitecaldmoretaverns.co.uk
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
The Woodman is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Stoke-on-Trent. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
3 Goodson St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Woodman’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 19m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Venue closes21:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
The Woodman provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive early to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on.
Find The Woodman
3 Goodson St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT
Address3 Goodson St, Hanley
AreaHanley, Stoke-on-Trent
PostcodeST1 2AT
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find The Woodman in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent; ST1 2AT is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The Woodman provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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The Woodman provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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3 Goodson St, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2AT.
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The nearest station is Stoke-on-Trent (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is ST1 2AT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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