Cat In The Wall is a culture bar and cafe at 4 The Stonebow in the heart of York, opened to serve live performances alongside its cocktails. It's a cosy, dog-friendly spot with low lighting, comfortable seating and a well-regarded cocktail list crafted by attentive staff. Wednesdays come alive with open mic performances, and solo gig nights keep the live-music calendar fresh through the week. Open from mid-afternoon, later into the night Wednesday to Saturday.
York · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
Cat In The Wall Open Mic
York open mic at Cat In The Wall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00, sign-up from 19:30. 12-minute slots. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 4 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up from 19:30Wednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | 19:30 walk-in |
| Slot | 12 min |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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Before you goEverything you need to know
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| Performer types | Musicians |
| Website | catinthewall.co.uk |
The check
| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
19:30 Sign-up· Walk-in
20:00 Kick-off· 12-minute slots
00:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Cat In The Wall
YorkGetting there
4 The Stonebow,
York YO1 7NY
York YO1 7NY
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
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
YorkAbout the night
Cat in the Wall runs a friendly open mic every Wednesday from 8pm, hosted by Joshua Pulleyn — all kinds of acts and abilities are encouraged, with a free drink for performers. It's a cosy, well-loved cocktail bar on The Stonebow in central York, a calm little escape from the bustle. A drum kit and other bits are provided, so just turn up and get on the list.
Cat In The Wall is a culture bar and cafe at 4 The Stonebow in the heart of York, opened to serve live performances alongside its cocktails. It's a cosy, dog-friendly spot with low lighting, comfortable seating and a well-regarded cocktail list crafted by attentive staff. Wednesdays come alive with open mic performances, and solo gig nights keep the live-music calendar fresh through the week. Open from mid-afternoon, later into the night Wednesday to Saturday.
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York · Every Wednesday
Cat In The Wall Open Mic
York open mic at Cat In The Wall — listed on Google Places. Schedule below pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
- Listed since
- 4 Nov
- Last verified
- No fee
- Entry
- 12 min
- Slot length
- Verified
- Listing status
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
Cat In The Wall Open Mic — Quick Facts
Cat In The Wall Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at Cat In The Wall in York, starting at 20:00 with sign-up from 19:30. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last verified 4 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00. Sign-up is on the night from 19:30 - get there early to get a slot. Each act gets about 12 minutes. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you bring a band.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Age18+
Sign-upWalk-in on the night
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusVerified active
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Websitecatinthewall.co.uk
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Sign-up19:30Walk-in
Slots12minutes each
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About This Open Mic
Cat in the Wall runs a friendly open mic every Wednesday from 8pm, hosted by Joshua Pulleyn — all kinds of acts and abilities are encouraged, with a free drink for performers. It's a cosy, well-loved cocktail bar on The Stonebow in central York, a calm little escape from the bustle. A drum kit and other bits are provided, so just turn up and get on the list.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Cat In The Wall’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 22m
Sign-up opens19:30Walk-in on the night
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Venue closes00:00The listed closing time
Slots12minutes each
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
Cat In The Wall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Arrive for 19:30 to get your name on the list, tune up before you go on, and plan a set that fits 12 minutes.
Find Cat In The Wall
4 The Stonebow, York YO1 7NY
Address4 The Stonebow
AreaYork
PostcodeYO1 7NY
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. Cat In The Wall is in York — use YO1 7NY for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Milton Rooms (Studio Bar), The Hop York, Dusk and Golden Ball
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there by 19:30 to sign up for a slot. Cat In The Wall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Common Questions
9 things people want to know before York's Cat In The Wall open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at 19:30. Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other York open mic nights for alternatives.
Cat In The Wall provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
12 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo.
No entry fee is listed for Cat In The Wall's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse York open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
4 The Stonebow, York YO1 7NY.
Mostly fellow musicians, friends and York regulars across the York open mic scene. York open mic crowds tend to listen attentively.
The nearest station is York (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is YO1 7NY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
Sign-up is walk-in on the night, from 19:30, so you do not need to book ahead. GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - the venue's own website is linked on this page. Browse other York open mics.
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Cat In The Wall open mic in brief. The Cat In The Wall open mic runs every Wednesday from 20:00 (no fee listed); sign-up opens 19:30 and slots run about 12 minutes. Cat In The Wall’s venue page lists its kit and capacity if you want to come back with a full band. For a different night this week, the open mics near York are listed by day.
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10 — Venues near Cat In The Wall
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